Comparison

Homa vs TailScope

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

Head to head
About

Homa

Features
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Homa: Pocket Agent is your pocket companion for remote AI coding on iPhone and iPad. Connect to Codex, Claude Code and OpenCode on your own hosts to send tasks, follow replies and tool activity, and respond to approval requests. Agents run on your remote host; Homa is your mobile client. REMOTE AGENTS • Connect to Codex, Claude Code and OpenCode runtimes on your own hosts. • View remote Agent sessions, continue conversations, follow tool activity and respond to approval requests. • You provide and configure the remote runtimes and third-party AI accounts. SSH, FILES AND SERVERS • Sign in over SSH with a password or key, manage multiple connections and use multiple Shell sessions. • Browse, upload, download and edit remote files with SFTP. • Check CPU, memory, disks, network activity and processes. Use SSH port forwarding to reach remote services. DOCKER AND SERVICE INTEGRATIONS • Inspect containers, images and Compose projects, review resource usage and logs, run common container actions, and open a terminal in a running container. • Connect to your authorized Tailscale network from within Homa. • Connect plugins to your own qBittorrent, Transmission and New API services. • An optional AI command assistant proposes Shell commands for review before execution. Homa does not provide servers, a VPN network, or third-party AI accounts. Some advanced features require Homa Pro, available as a monthly subscription, yearly subscription, or one-time lifetime purchase. You are responsible for third-party service and network costs. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TailScope

Features
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TailScope is an independently developed Tailnet administration client for securely viewing and managing your network from iPhone and iPad. It connects directly to your Tailnet through the Tailscale Admin API, without a relay service operated by the TailScope developer. TailScope is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tailscale Inc. KEY FEATURES • See Tailnet status, online devices, pending work, routing nodes, and log summaries • Search and filter devices, then inspect addresses, OS versions, key status, DERP, endpoints, latency, tags, and routes • Manage device names, authorization, keys, tags, and routes within the permissions of your credentials • Access Tailnet settings, Services, users, DNS, keys, webhooks, contacts, and logs from one administration center • View and edit HuJSON policies with server validation, access previews, and ETag conflict protection • Use an adaptive, multi-column administration experience designed for iPad SECURITY AND PRIVACY • API tokens and OAuth client secrets stay in the device Keychain • Protect the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or the device passcode, plus a privacy shield in the background • The current version contains no advertising, cross-app tracking, or third-party analytics SDKs • Management requests go directly to the official Tailscale API, and high-impact actions require confirmation TRY IT WITHOUT CREDENTIALS The built-in local demo uses fictional data. It does not connect to a real Tailnet or perform real network changes. The free version includes one saved account, device viewing, individual device actions, core administration, security features, languages, and full iPhone/iPad support. A one-time TailScope Pro Lifetime purchase unlocks unlimited accounts, batch device management, Policy Studio, and operational risk insights. This purchase does not upgrade your Tailscale plan, role, or API scopes. Feature availability still depends on your Tailscale credentials, role, and plan. Connecting to a live Tailnet requires your own valid Tailscale API access token or OAuth client credentials. TailScope is not a VPN client, does not establish a Tailscale tunnel, and does not replace the official Tailscale app.

Screenshots

Homa4 screens
TailScope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TailScope at 17.0 against Homa's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Homa sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TailScope sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Homa ships an update every 10 days, TailScope every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Homa versus TailScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomaTailScope
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer正 刘Shanghai Fengcong Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Homa

Subscriptions2
  • Homa Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Homa Pro Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Homa Pro Lifetime$9.99
1 purchases

TailScope

One-time1
  • TailScope Pro Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Homa free?
Homa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TailScope free?
TailScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Homa or TailScope have ads?
Neither Homa nor TailScope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Homa or TailScope?
Homa ships an update every 10 days, and TailScope every 2 weeks. Most recently, Homa was updated on October 25, 2026 and TailScope on October 24, 2026.

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