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BuildFerry vs RemotePilot Desktop

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BuildFerry compared with RemotePilot Desktop
DetailBuildFerry logo BuildFerryRemotePilot Desktop logo RemotePilot Desktop
What it doesInstall iOS builds on any iPhone with one link Local MCP server connecting AI assistants to your computer for terminal, files, and process control
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree: $0 forever (1 app, 2 stored builds per app, builds up to 200 MB). Solo: $12/month (5 apps, 10 stored builds per app, builds up to 1 GB, or $120/year with two months free). Pro: $29/month (20 apps, 30 stored builds per app, builds up to 2 GB, or $290/year with two months free). Not given
Key features
  • UDIDs collect automatically via one-time profile approval in Safari
  • Cloud signing with no Mac or Xcode required
  • Approval controls before testers can install
  • PIN, expiry date and auto-approve options for share links
  • Real certificate profiles showing Verified status in iOS
  • Displays your current iPhone registration count against Apple's 100-device limit
  • Encrypted Apple key stored at rest and deleted after each signing job
  • One permanent share link per app that works for all new testers
  • Builds up to 1 GB on Solo and 2 GB on Pro plans
  • Terminal command execution with long-running session support
  • File operations including text, PDF, Excel, Word, and image support
  • Targeted file editing with approximate search
  • Content and filename search with ripgrep
  • Process management and control
  • File preview functionality for compatible MCP clients
  • No telemetry or usage tracking
  • Local logging of all tool calls in ~/.remotepilot
  • Configurable directory and command restrictions
  • Docker isolation support for enhanced security
What makes it different
  • No UDID hunting required; testers approve with one tap in Safari
  • One link per app stays live and re-signs automatically for new testers, unlike services that require rebuilding
  • Direct iOS installation from Safari with no TestFlight app or Beta App Review delay
  • Auto-registers new device UDIDs and re-signs builds instantly in the cloud
  • Runs entirely on your local machine with no account or remote service required
  • Requires approval before AI assistant performs actions
  • Works with multiple AI clients including Claude, Cursor, and VS Code
  • Free and open source under MIT license
  • Transparent local history with no hidden tracking or telemetry
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
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