Comparison

pocketctl vs Supermux

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

pocketctl

Manage AI coding assistant sessions remotely from your mobile device. View live output, send messages, and handle tool approvals for Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode. Stay updated on host availability and session history.

Highlights
  • Remote AI coding assistant management
  • View live output
  • Send messages to AI
  • Handle tool approvals
  • Check host availability
  • Monitor session history
Features
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PocketCtl is a remote management tool for AI coding assistants, built for developers. By connecting your Mac or Linux development hosts, you can view and manage Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode sessions from your iPhone—receive live output, send messages, and handle tool approvals and interactive requests. You can also check host availability, Agent versions, session history, and token usage at any time. Whether you’re commuting, in a meeting, or away from your computer, PocketCtl helps you stay on top of your work and keep your AI coding tasks moving forward.

About

Supermux

Features
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Supermux is a native remote client for the Supermux broker you run on your own computer. Pair your iPhone or iPad to your machine and drive your AI coding agents — Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and OpenCode — from anywhere. It works like an SSH or remote-terminal client: every command and agent action runs on your own computer, and your phone sends input and shows the results. Nothing runs on the device, and your code and credentials never leave your machine. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Watch and steer agent sessions in real time: approve steps, redirect, or jump in - Run multiple sessions at once and switch between them - Use the built-in terminal and code editor on the go - Reply by voice: speech is transcribed on-device into editable text - Start new sessions, pick a project, and create or clone repos - Pair in seconds by scanning the QR code your broker prints HOW IT WORKS Supermux connects to a broker that you host on your own computer, over your local network or a private mesh like Tailscale. You bring your own machine and your own agent subscriptions — there is nothing to buy in the app. Requires a running Supermux broker. Learn how to set one up at supermux.dev.

Screenshots

pocketctl3 screens
Supermux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: pocketctl at 17.0 against Supermux's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pocketctl ships an update fortnightly, Supermux every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
pocketctl versus Supermux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpocketctlSupermux
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Lea Lea Information Technology Co., Ltd.AHMET HUSEYIN DOK

In-app purchases

None

pocketctl

No in-app purchases

None

Supermux

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pocketctl free?
pocketctl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Supermux free?
Supermux is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do pocketctl or Supermux have ads?
Neither pocketctl nor Supermux shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pocketctl or Supermux?
pocketctl ships an update fortnightly, and Supermux every 8 days. Most recently, pocketctl was updated on October 12, 2026 and Supermux on October 1, 2026.

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