Comparison

Magic OS vs OpenClaw

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic OS

This AI assistant understands, analyzes, creates, and executes tasks across various fields. It handles document processing, data analysis, content generation, and workflow automation for both enterprise and personal use.

Highlights
  • Multimodal understanding and interaction
  • Intelligent data processing and visualization
  • Creative content generation (text and image)
  • Workflow automation and task execution
  • Problem-solving and decision support
  • Document and code analysis
Features
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"Super Magic" is a new generation of general artificial intelligence assistant that can understand, analyze, create, and execute, meeting the diverse needs of users in various fields. ■ Core Capabilities 1. Multimodal Understanding and Interaction * Natural Language Processing: Proficient in Chinese communication, able to understand complex instructions and context. * Document Processing: Supports reading, analyzing, and generating various file formats, including text, PDF, Word, Excel, etc. * Code Understanding and Generation: Can understand, analyze, generate, and execute code in multiple programming languages. 2. Intelligent Data Processing * Data Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of structured and unstructured data. * Data Visualization: Transform complex data into intuitive charts and reports. * Information Retrieval: Obtain the latest and most relevant information through efficient search functions. 3. Creativity and Content Generation * Copywriting: Generate various professional documents, reports, marketing copies, etc. * Image Generation: Create customized images based on text descriptions. * Content Optimization: Polish, expand, and improve existing content. 4. Task Execution and Automation * Workflow Automation: Execute complex multi-step tasks. * File Management: Create, modify, organize, and delete files. * System Interaction: Interact with the operating system and other tools in a secure manner. 5. Problem Solving and Decision Support * In-depth Thinking: Solve complex problems through structured thinking. * Plan Formulation: Provide multiple feasible solutions according to user needs. * Risk Assessment: Analyze the potential impacts and risks of different choices. ■ Application Scenarios 1. Enterprise Applications * Intelligent Office Assistant: Handle daily documents, meeting minutes, and email exchanges. * Data Analyst: Analyze business data and generate insight reports. * Development Assistance: Code review, bug fixing, and function development. * Marketing: Content creation, social media management, and marketing strategies. * Customer Service: Intelligent customer service, problem solving, and after-sales support. 2. Personal Applications * Learning Assistant: Answer knowledge questions, plan learning, and organize materials. * Creative Partner: Provide writing assistance, design inspiration, and content creation. * Life Management: Schedule planning, information organization, and decision-making assistance. * Professional Advisor: Provide advice and guidance in professional fields.

About

OpenClaw

This personal AI assistant runs locally on your devices, offering secure chat, voice, and automation. Pair it with your OpenClaw Gateway to manage permissions and leverage device capabilities like camera and location for connected workflows.

Highlights
  • Local-first AI assistant
  • Secure chat and voice modes
  • Device-aware automation
  • Gateway pairing and management
  • Action approval reviews
  • Direct content sharing
  • Selective device capability access
Features
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OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices. Pair this iOS app with your OpenClaw Gateway to use your iPhone as a secure node for chat, voice, approvals, sharing, and device-aware automation. What you can do: - Pair with your private OpenClaw Gateway by QR code or setup code - Chat with your assistant from iPhone - Use realtime and background Talk mode - Review Gateway action approvals from your iPhone - Share text, links, and media directly from iOS into OpenClaw - Enable device capabilities such as camera, screen, location, photos, contacts, calendar, and reminders when you choose - Receive push wakes and node status updates for connected workflows OpenClaw is local-first: you control your gateway, keys, configuration, and permissions. Device access is managed by iOS permissions and can be enabled only for the capabilities you want to use. Getting started: 1) Set up your OpenClaw Gateway 2) Open the iOS app and pair with your gateway 3) Start using chat, Talk mode, approvals, and automations from your iPhone

Screenshots

Magic OS4 screens
OpenClaw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenClaw at none against Magic OS's 10. OpenClaw also leads on ratings volume (77 vs 3). Magic OS's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Magic OS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. OpenClaw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic OS holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenClaw has 77 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Magic OS's written reviews are positive against 43% of OpenClaw's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic OS versus OpenClaw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic OSOpenClaw
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.5 (77 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better43.1% of reviews
Number of ratings377 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB116 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer广东灯塔引擎科技有限公司OpenClaw Foundation

Customer experience

Magic OS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

OpenClaw

All ratings77 ratings
Positive55.8%
Neutral13.0%
Negative31.2%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral22.2%
Negative34.7%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Magic OS

One-time10
  • 15,000 points$19.99
  • 15,000 points$34.99
  • 30,000 points$39.99
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  • 35,000 points$49.99
  • 40,000 points$59.99
  • 45,000 points$59.99
  • 50,000 points$69.99
  • Ultra 会员(1个月)$99.99
  • 100,000 points$149.99
  • Ultra 会员(1年)$999.99
None

OpenClaw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic OS free?
Magic OS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenClaw free?
OpenClaw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magic OS or OpenClaw?
Magic OS is rated higher. Magic OS averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while OpenClaw averages 3.5 from 77 ratings.
Do Magic OS or OpenClaw have ads?
Neither Magic OS nor OpenClaw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic OS or OpenClaw?
Magic OS ships an update weekly, and OpenClaw weekly. Most recently, Magic OS was updated on November 13, 2026 and OpenClaw on November 13, 2026.

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