# KiwiVM Assistant vs OpenClaw

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KiwiVM Assistant at 100% against OpenClaw's 41%. KiwiVM Assistant also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.2). OpenClaw's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

KiwiVM Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 71 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of KiwiVM Assistant's written reviews are positive against 41% of OpenClaw's.

KiwiVM Assistant ships an update every 5 weeks, OpenClaw weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KiwiVM Assistant | OpenClaw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwivm-assistant/id1466501774/reviews)** | [3.4 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openclaw/id6780396132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **71** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 21 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [海涛 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300978432) | [OpenClaw Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780396134) |

## What reviewers say

### KiwiVM Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwivm-assistant/id1466501774)

Manage your BandwagonHost VPS with ease using this mobile assistant. Access product and host information, control your server, and monitor resource usage. Perform system reloads, password resets, and manage backups and snapshots directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Product and host information, Start/Stop/Restart server, Monitor resource usage (RAM, CPU, Disk, Bandwidth), Reload operating system, Reset root password, Manage snapshots and backups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenClaw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openclaw/id6780396132)

This personal AI assistant runs locally on your devices. Pair it with your OpenClaw Gateway to chat, use voice commands, manage approvals, and automate tasks using your iPhone's capabilities securely.

**Highlights:** Local-first AI assistant, Secure device pairing, Chat and voice modes, Gateway action approvals, Direct content sharing, Device capability management, Push notifications for workflows

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KiwiVM Assistant free?

KiwiVM Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OpenClaw free?

OpenClaw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KiwiVM Assistant or OpenClaw?

KiwiVM Assistant is rated higher. KiwiVM Assistant averages 5.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while OpenClaw averages 3.4 from 71 ratings.

### Do KiwiVM Assistant or OpenClaw have ads?

Neither KiwiVM Assistant nor OpenClaw shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KiwiVM Assistant or OpenClaw?

KiwiVM Assistant ships an update every 5 weeks, and OpenClaw weekly. Most recently, KiwiVM Assistant was updated on October 24, 2026 and OpenClaw on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*