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Recurse compared with Zeptap
DetailRecurse logo RecurseZeptap logo Zeptap
What it doesBuild and deploy Agent MCP Apps A Mac app that lets AI agents control a real iPhone
StageGrowing Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Paid
PricingNot given Monthly: $25/month for 1 iPhone. Lifetime: $99 once for 1 iPhone. Lifetime Plus: $199 once for up to 5 iPhones. All plans include access to Claude Code and Codex on your own subscription, run on your Mac with no cloud, and include all updates.
Key features
  • Run agents with Python tools
  • Deploy agents as MCP servers
  • Validate structured inputs and outputs
  • Inspect run results and artifacts
  • Secrets management
  • 24-hour result retention
  • Control a real iPhone from your Mac over USB and Bluetooth
  • Connect Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Hermes, OpenClaw and any MCP client
  • Built-in chat that runs on your own Claude or ChatGPT subscription
  • Use any App Store app and your own logged-in accounts
  • No installation on the iPhone, no developer mode needed
  • No Xcode, Apple Developer account or code signing required
  • Optional phone unlock with passcode stored in macOS Keychain
  • Local MCP server that only accepts connections from your Mac
  • Free trial for the first hour of live use
  • Works with up to 3 Macs per license
What makes it different
  • No subscription or idle charges for usage-based pricing
  • Zero markup on model tokens
  • Hosting included with deployment
  • Available through MCP clients like Claude and Codex
  • Full visibility into agent execution and results
  • Real iPhone instead of simulator - runs your actual apps and accounts with no virtual copy limitations
  • Local-only operation with no account or cloud - your data stays on your Mac
  • No developer setup required - just plug in a USB cable and pair Bluetooth
  • Bring your own AI - works with agents and plans you already pay for
  • Pay once, keep it for life with no subscriptions required
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −21 (down) since last check28 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)114
Citation Flow (Majestic)2018
Referring domains (Majestic)3924

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