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>log in to commentHey everyone, I'm Harsh, one of the makers. We built Zeptap because every way to let an agent use a real iPhone needed Xcode, Developer Mode and constant re-signing. Zeptap needs none of that: connect the phone and your agent can use it. Happy to answer anything.
Zeptap lets AI agents control a real iPhone from a Mac to tap, swipe, type and read screens without installing anything on the phone.
- for
- Developers building AI agents that need to interact with iOS apps on a physical device.
- pricing
- paid · free trial
- license
- MIT
Key features
- Live screen streaming — Shows the iPhone screen on the Mac over USB for agents to see in real time.
- Touch and keyboard control — Agents can tap, swipe, and type on the iPhone via Bluetooth keyboard and pointer.
- No phone installation — Works without Xcode, developer mode, or any app installed on the iPhone.
- Built-in agent chat — Connects to Claude Code, Codex or any MCP-compatible model with one click.
- Secure unlock — Passcode stored in macOS Keychain, never sent to the cloud, optional per-phone.
- Multi-device support — Run up to 5 iPhones simultaneously with the Lifetime Plus plan.
Use cases
- Automate a sign-in flow by opening a link in Mail, entering the code from Messages and completing the app login.
- Refresh a social media account by scrolling, liking and replying inside the real iOS app on a schedule.
- Research inside apps (e.g., Reddit, YouTube) by searching, opening threads and reading comments without scraping APIs.
Zeptap pricing
- Monthly$25/month1 iPhone · Works with Claude Code and Codex · Runs on your Mac, no cloud · Updates while subscribed
- Lifetime$991 iPhone · Works with Claude Code and Codex · Runs on your Mac, no cloud · No renewals
- Lifetime Plus$149Up to 5 iPhones · Works with Claude Code and Codex · Runs on your Mac, no cloud · No renewals
Zeptap vs alternatives
 Zeptap |  Claude Code |  LangChain |  CrewAI |  Amp | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Real-device iOS interaction for AI agents | Agentic coding in terminal/IDE | LLM app development | Multi-agent workflows | Finding/hosting MCP servers |
| Pricing | Paid | Subscription | Free | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | Jan 2031 | — | — | — | — |
- Zeptap vs Claude Code: Claude Code is an AI coding assistant itself, not a bridge to control iOS devices.
- Zeptap vs LangChain: LangChain is a framework for building LLM apps, not for real-device iOS interaction.
- Zeptap vs CrewAI: CrewAI orchestrates multiple agents but doesn’t provide physical iPhone control.
- Zeptap vs Amp: Smithery is a registry for MCP servers; Zeptap is an end-user app that uses MCP to drive iPhones.
Zeptap FAQ
How does Zeptap work?+
It streams the iPhone screen over USB and sends touch/keyboard events via Bluetooth, controlled through a local MCP server on your Mac.
Do I need to install anything on the iPhone?+
No. The only required step is pairing the iPhone with the Mac over Bluetooth; Zeptap enables AssistiveTouch automatically.
Is Xcode or an Apple Developer account required?+
No. Zeptap works without Xcode, developer mode, or any signing certificates.
Which AI agents are compatible?+
Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Codex, Cursor, Hermes, OpenClaw and any MCP-compatible model (e.g., via OpenRouter).
Where does my data go?+
All screen data stays on your Mac; the MCP server only accepts local connections and never sends data to a cloud.
Can I try Zeptap before paying?+
Yes, the first hour of live use is free, with all features unlocked.
Summarized by DevHunt from zeptap.com · Oct 14, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
