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QuickTUI vs dotMux
dotMux is a tool for reaching tmux from mobile, so it overlaps directly with what QuickTUI does at its core. The difference is breadth: QuickTUI wraps that tmux access in a native iPhone and iPad app plus a browser client, with QR pairing and an agent-first design.
Both let you get to a tmux session from your phone and pick up where you left off. QuickTUI adds a native app experience across iPhone, iPad, and the browser, self-hosted direct connection by default, and a workflow built around running Claude Code, Codex, or any CLI agent.
| Dimension | QuickTUI | dotMux |
|---|---|---|
| Native tmux (windows, panes, scrollback) | Yes | Yes |
| Native iPhone & iPad app | Yes | Varies |
| Browser client | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted / direct connection | Yes | Varies |
| Runs any CLI agent | Yes | Via tmux shell |
| Session keeper across disconnects | Yes | Via tmux |
| Pricing model | Free for one server; Pro one-time; optional Relay sub | Varies |
| Also available in China App Store | Yes | — |
Same core, different surface
Because both tools reach real tmux, the underlying session model is similar: your windows, panes, and scrollback live on the server, and disconnecting does not lose your place. Where they differ is the surface around it: QuickTUI is a native iPhone and iPad app plus a browser client served by your own server, so the same live session follows you across devices.
Pairing and setup
QuickTUI pairs by scanning a QR code, or you can add a server manually by URL and token. It is self-hosted and direct by default, so your code and keys stay between your phone and your machine, with an optional Relay only for when you cannot connect directly.
Built for agents
QuickTUI is designed around running coding agents: start Claude Code, Codex, or any CLI agent in a session and supervise it from your phone, side by side with builds and log tails in other tmux windows.
Which should you pick?
If dotMux already gives you the tmux-from-mobile access you need and fits how you work, there is no reason to switch for its own sake. If you want a polished native app on both iPhone and iPad, a browser client, QR pairing, and a design centered on coding agents, QuickTUI covers the same core and more. Try QuickTUI if the extra surface and agent workflow match what you are after.
FAQ
Does QuickTUI use real tmux like dotMux?
Yes. QuickTUI drives real tmux on your own server (your existing config, windows, and panes all apply) rather than re-implementing it.
Can I use QuickTUI on both iPhone and iPad?
Yes. The same app and the same live session run on iPhone and iPad, and in any browser served by your own server.