Comparison

Multiplex vs 9Remote

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

Head to head
About

Multiplex

Features
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Multiplex Remote keeps you connected to the terminal and Coding agents like Claude code sessions running on your Mac, from your phone. Pair your iPhone with the Multiplex app on your Mac and pick up any running session: watch live output, type commands, and respond the moment Claude Code needs your input. TERMINAL, WHEREVER YOU ARE Every paired session is a real terminal, mirrored from your Mac in real time. Scroll back through history, use the on-screen arrow keys and modifiers, or fit the output to your phone's width for readable text on the smallest screens. NEVER MISS A "NEEDS YOU" MOMENT Get a lock screen Live Activity and a notification the instant a Claude Code session is waiting on you, so you can approve, answer, or steer it without opening your Mac. GIT, WITHOUT LEAVING THE SESSION Open the built-in git inspector to browse changes, diffs, commit history, and branches for the repo your session is working in. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your session reaches your phone through a relay that only ever routes opaque traffic between your own devices. Pairing uses a one-time code shown on your Mac and confirmed on your phone. Requires the free Multiplex app on your Mac.

About

9Remote

Access your terminal, desktop, and files securely from any device. Connect to your machine without hosting fees using a Cloudflare tunnel. Enjoy crisp, responsive streaming and an integrated file explorer for on-the-go management.

Highlights
  • Secure remote access
  • Terminal control
  • Desktop streaming
  • File explorer
  • Cloudflare tunnel integration
  • Low-latency connection
Features
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9Remote gives you secure, low-latency access to your terminal, desktop, and files from any phone or browser. Connect to your own machine through a Cloudflare tunnel — no monthly hosting fees. WebRTC streaming keeps the screen crisp and responsive, while the integrated file explorer lets you browse, upload, and download on the go. Built for developers who want their dev environment always within reach.

Screenshots

Multiplex4 screens
9Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 9Remote at none against Multiplex's 1. 9Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Multiplex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 9Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multiplex ships an update every 9 days, 9Remote every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Multiplex versus 9Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiplex9Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDataGridsVu Hoang Anh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Multiplex

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$24.99
None

9Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multiplex free?
Multiplex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 9Remote free?
9Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Multiplex or 9Remote have ads?
Neither Multiplex nor 9Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multiplex or 9Remote?
Multiplex ships an update every 9 days, and 9Remote every 3 days. Most recently, Multiplex was updated on October 29, 2026 and 9Remote on October 29, 2026.

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