# Xtend vs dev

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dev at none against Xtend's 1. dev also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xtend sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. dev asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xtend | dev |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Menahem mendel Aouizerat](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771780752) | [Jamie Ter Beest](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789990161) |

## What reviewers say

### Xtend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtend-remote-dev/id6771780750)

Access your Mac's development environment from your iPhone or iPad. Manage projects, interact with AI coding agents, and control builds and terminals remotely and securely.

**Highlights:** Remote development workspace, AI coding agent interaction, Project session management, Full xterm emulation, Remote build and install, Simulator mirroring, Push notifications (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Xtend Premium | $4.99 | per month |


### dev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-mux-ai-coding-fleet-mgmt/id6789990159)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xtend free?

Xtend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is dev free?

dev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Xtend or dev have ads?

Neither Xtend nor dev shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*