# Clamshell vs REALLY

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clamshell | REALLY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clamshell/id6477896729/reviews)** | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really/id6670762642/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Kovrazhkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544108014) | [Really Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649942665) |

## What reviewers say

### Clamshell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clamshell/id6477896729)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### REALLY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/really/id6670762642)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free VPN
- 🔒 Blocks and reports spam calls and texts
- 👍 Simple, straightforward app
- 👍 Reliable and fast service
- 🔒 Protects privacy and data


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