Glasshand

Overview

Glasshand is a cloud platform operated by Codapt Inc. that provides dedicated, remote access to real physical iPhones and Macs for AI agents. The service connects autonomous agents to hardware via API, enabling them to view device screens, tap, click, and type within native Apple environments. Each device operates as a dedicated, single-tenant bare-metal unit hosted in a data center rather than an emulator or virtual machine.

Key Features

• Dedicated physical hardware — Hosts real iPhones and Mac minis in data centers rather than relying on virtual machines or emulators.
• Agent API integration — Connects AI agents such as Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor to view screens, type, tap, and click via a dedicated controller.
• App Store and ecosystem access — Enables installation of standard App Store applications, access to iCloud services, and native app building in Xcode.
• eSIM and SMS capability — Supports cellular eSIM profile activation on iPhones to receive mobile network verification texts and access iMessage.
• Persistent device state — Preserves installed apps, files, logins, and custom device passcodes across tasks for the duration of the rental.
• Automated data sanitization — Erases all user data, restores the device to factory settings, and wipes the controller upon subscription release.

Who It's For

Glasshand is designed for AI developers, QA automation engineers, and technical teams deploying autonomous agents that require native mobile or desktop interfaces. It serves businesses automating iOS and macOS app testing, social media management, and administrative workflows that depend on proprietary Apple apps. The platform accommodates individual software builders and engineering organizations of any size requiring API-accessible Apple hardware.

Notable Strengths

The platform provides genuine physical device execution, eliminating the environment-detection hurdles and limitations associated with simulators and virtualized environments. Its flat pricing structure—$60 per month for an iPhone and $90 per month for a Mac—provides predictable monthly costs without complex per-minute or hourly metering. Additionally, integrated eSIM functionality allows agents to autonomously handle real-world mobile workflows that require two-factor SMS verification.