Cursor announced a native iOS app that lets you launch always‑on cloud agents and remotely control agents running on your computer; the Composer 2.5 add‑on is 75 % off through July 5 Cursor tweet.
Always‑on cloud agents from a phone
The app acts as a thin client: when you open it, a cloud‑hosted agent is started automatically and stays running, so you can edit code, run commands, or inspect logs without a laptop. A separate mode lets you tether the phone to an agent on your own workstation, giving you a remote terminal over the cellular network.
Pricing and the Composer 2.5 discount
Cursor’s core service remains subscription‑based, but the Composer 2.5 plugin—its AI‑powered code‑completion engine—is offered at a 75 % discount until July 5. After that, the price returns to the standard monthly rate. The discount is applied through the iOS app store, so there’s no extra invoicing step.
Caveats to keep in mind
Running code in a cloud agent introduces latency and potential data‑exfiltration concerns; sensitive repositories should stay on self‑hosted agents. The always‑on model also incurs background compute costs that can add up if you forget to shut down idle agents. Finally, the discount only covers Composer 2.5; other Cursor features retain their usual pricing, which may affect the overall ROI for a small team.
When to give it a spin
If your startup already uses Cursor on desktop and you need occasional mobile access—e.g., reviewing pull requests while traveling—the iOS client is a low‑friction way to stay productive, especially before the discount expires. Test it on a non‑critical branch first to gauge latency and verify that your security policies allow cloud‑hosted agents.