Mobile App, Cortex for iOS & Android
The Habits Cortex Mobile App is a native iOS and Android application built with Tauri. It runs Cortex on-device, with access to hardware capabilities unavailable on a server.
What it is
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| On-device execution | Habits run on the phone, no server required |
| Device bits | WiFi scan, SMS send, location, system settings |
| Offline support | Queue and run habits with no connectivity |
| Mirror | Receive habits via P2P from another device (Mirror) |
| Local AI | Run bit-local-ai models on-device (via LiteRT) |
| Secure storage | Keychain integration for credentials |
Supported platforms
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| Android | Available |
| iOS | Available |
Device-exclusive bits
These bits only work on the Mobile App (and Desktop App where applicable):
| Bit | Capability |
|---|---|
bit-wifi | Scan nearby networks, connect/disconnect |
bit-sms | Send SMS messages |
bit-location | GPS coordinates, geofencing |
bit-system-settings | Read/write device settings |
bit-local-ai | Run LLMs on-device with LiteRT |
bit-smart-home | Matter protocol for smart home control |
Download
→ Download the Cortex Mobile App
When to use the Mobile App vs. Cortex Server
| Scenario | Mobile App | Cortex Server |
|---|---|---|
| Device sensors (GPS, WiFi, SMS) | ✓ | , |
| Offline / field use | ✓ | , |
| Local AI (no cloud) | ✓ | ✓ (with GPU server) |
| Team-shared workflows | , | ✓ |
| Webhook / HTTP triggers | ✓ | ✓ |
Relation to other tools
| Tool | Relation |
|---|---|
| Desktop App | Same Tauri codebase, compiled for mobile targets |
| Cortex Server | Server equivalent, no device features |
| Mirror | Mobile App includes a built-in Mirror receiver |
| Base | Design habits in Base, deploy to the Mobile App |