RemoteSim vs vmux Agent Console
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RemoteSim
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RemoteSim lets you view and control a simulator from your smartphone. Check development screens in real time and send taps, swipes, and text input from wherever you are. Key features: β’ Real-time simulator viewing β’ Tap, swipe, and text input β’ Switch between simulators β’ Full-screen viewing How to use: 1. Open the PC app and the smartphone app. 2. Connect both devices to the same network or VPN. 3. Use automatic iCloud connection for first-time setup. To share manually, choose βShare App URLβ in the PC app settings and send it to your smartphone with AirDrop. 4. Select a connection and simulator, then start viewing and controlling it. Use cases: β’ Review UI away from your desk β’ Check development screens quickly β’ Switch between multiple simulators Notes: β’ Both the PC app and smartphone app are required. β’ The PC and smartphone must use the same network or VPN. β’ The PC app must be able to access the target simulator. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
vmux Agent Console
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vmux is a native companion app for the self-hosted vmux server, built for developers running multiple CLI coding agents in tmux. Connect to your vmux server over LAN, Tailscale, or an SSH tunnel, then monitor which panes are idle, working, blocked for input, or in error. The app keeps the attention queue first, so the panes that need you are easy to find. Features: - Queue, Active, All, and tree views for tmux panes - Pane detail view with recent terminal output - Tappable menu choices for supported coding-agent prompts - Custom shortcut keys and saved snippets - Broadcast messages to multiple panes - Server settings and connected-session management - Optional APNs alerts from your own vmux server when a pane needs input - iPhone and iPad layouts vmux is self-hosted. There is no vmux cloud account, no third-party analytics, no advertising SDK, and no developer-operated relay. Your app talks to the server address you configure, and tokens are stored in the system Keychain.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RemoteSim at every 3 days against vmux Agent Console's every 10 days. vmux Agent Console's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RemoteSim ships an update every 3 days, vmux Agent Console every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemoteSim | vmux Agent Console |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuya Matsushita | Yui Pan YAU |
In-app purchases
RemoteSim
No in-app purchases
vmux Agent Console
No in-app purchases
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