Comparison

Clamshell vs REALLY

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

Head to head
About

Clamshell

Monitor the status of all your Macs from your iPhone or iPad. This app allows you to track lid and system states remotely, ensuring you're always informed about your devices. It utilizes iCloud for secure data synchronization without third-party servers.

Highlights
  • Monitor Mac lid states
  • Track system statuses (Awake, Sleep, etc.)
  • Remote monitoring from iPhone/iPad
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Supports Mac desktops
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Clamshell goes to iPhone and iPad! This is an iOS version of the Clamshell app. It provides monitoring states of all your Macs from your iPhones and iPads that are signed in to the same iCloud account. Clamshell now supports sharing the laptop lid statuses and system statuses (Awake, Sleeping, Logging out, Restarting, Shutting down, Restarted, Shut Down, User Logged Out, App Terminated). More statuses will come in the year. No data is shared with third-party providers. Clamshell is not using any external servers but only Apple's iCloud servers. You're in full control of your data! Note for users of iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro: Clamshell is useful for you finally! Use it to monitor statuses of your Mac desktops remotely from iPhone/iPad. Yay!

About

REALLY

This app offers a private and secure wireless experience with advanced privacy features to protect your personal information. It includes tools to prevent SIM hijacking, unauthorized surveillance, and app tracking, alongside a built-in VPN and call protection.

Highlights
  • Manage wireless lines
  • Instant eSIM activation
  • Theft Guard
  • Spy Guard
  • Microphone & Location Guard
  • Built-in VPN
  • Call Protection
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REALLY is the intelligent carrier. Faster speeds, better coverage, privacy built into the network itself, and an AI that works for you, not on you. Most carriers sell your data and drop your calls. REALLY was built to do neither. Sign up with a phone number and nothing else. Activate an eSIM in under a minute. Then let the network do the work. FASTER 5G. BETTER COVERAGE. * Nationwide 5G with the reach and speed the big three charge premium prices for * Priority data that stays fast when the network is busy * Coverage that goes where you go: cities, highways, and the places other carriers don't YOUR ACCOUNT, YOUR CALL * Manage every line from one dashboard * Get a new eSIM instantly - no store, no forms * See your next bill before it arrives, with no surprises PRIVACY PROTECTION * Theft Guard - stops SIM swaps and port-out attacks before they happen * Spy Guard – blocks unauthorized surveillance * Microphone & Location Guard – catches apps that listen or track * File & Accessory Guard – protects stored data and connected devices * Share & Cable Guard – stops leaks when you share files or charge in public SECURITY THAT JUST WORKS * Built-in VPN – stay private on any network * Call Protection – spoofed and unwanted calls never ring * Spam Message Blocker – phishing and scams never reach your inbox * ID Protection - real-time alerts if your identity shows up where it shouldn't WHY PEOPLE SWITCH * Anonymous signup - your phone number is all we ask for * Instant eSIM activation - live in minutes, on the phone you already own * Faster 5G, wider coverage, lower bill * A real person - your dedicated concierge, no queue Join the future of wireless—private, secure, and built for you.

Screenshots

Clamshell2 screens
REALLY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Clamshell at 5.0 against REALLY's 4.5. Clamshell also leads on device support (3 vs 1). REALLY's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clamshell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: REALLY has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Clamshell's written reviews are positive against 88% of REALLY's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clamshell ships an update every 6 weeks, REALLY every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Clamshell versus REALLY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClamshellREALLY
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings116 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander KovrazhkinReally Communications, Inc.

Customer experience

Clamshell

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

REALLY

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%

In-app purchases

None

Clamshell

No in-app purchases

None

REALLY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clamshell free?
Clamshell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is REALLY free?
REALLY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clamshell or REALLY?
Clamshell is rated higher. Clamshell averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while REALLY averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.
Do Clamshell or REALLY have ads?
Neither Clamshell nor REALLY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clamshell or REALLY?
Clamshell ships an update every 6 weeks, and REALLY every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clamshell was updated on September 21, 2026 and REALLY on September 23, 2026.

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