Comparison

Raycast vs OpenClaw

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

Head to head
About

Raycast

This app extends your desktop productivity to your mobile device. It offers AI chat, note-taking, quick links, code snippets, and seamless cloud synchronization. Keep your essential tools and ideas accessible anywhere.

Highlights
  • AI chat with multiple models
  • Capture and organize notes
  • Save and access Quicklinks
  • Store code snippets and templates
  • Seamless cloud sync across devices
Features
Read full description

Introducing Raycast for iOS: Your all-in-one productivity toolkit with AI, notes, and more – now on mobile as the perfect companion to the macOS app. The app brings your favorite productivity tools from the Mac into your pocket. With Raycast for iOS, you can: • Chat with dozens of AI models from leading providers to get the perfect answers for any task • Capture, organize, and access your thoughts to never lose an important idea again • Save and open Quicklinks for instant access to your most important resources • Store and reuse code snippets and templates to save time on repetitive workflows • Enjoy seamless cloud sync to keep all your content updated across devices Whether you're a long-time Mac user or just discovering Raycast on iOS, you'll have your essential productivity tools always at hand. Raycast for iOS seamlessly extends your desktop workflow to mobile, ensuring you stay productive and organized wherever life takes you. Please note: Raycast for iOS requires a free Raycast account. Premium features available with a Raycast Pro subscription. Terms of Service: https://www.raycast.com/terms-of-service

About

OpenClaw

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
Read full description

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

Raycast4 screens
OpenClaw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Raycast at 4.5 against OpenClaw's 3.2. Raycast also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 39%) and ratings volume (242 vs 50). OpenClaw's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Raycast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OpenClaw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Raycast holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 242 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Raycast's written reviews are positive against 39% of OpenClaw's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raycast ships an update every 11 days, OpenClaw weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Raycast versus OpenClaw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaycastOpenClaw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (242 ratings) — better3.2 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews — better39.3% of reviews
Number of ratings242 — better50
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaycast TechnologiesOpenClaw Foundation

Customer experience

Raycast

All ratings242 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral12.7%
Negative32.5%

OpenClaw

All ratings50 ratings
Positive48.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative38.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral21.4%
Negative39.3%

Bugs and requests

Raycast

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Sync feature should be free at least for Raycast notes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Attach documents via the UI when starting a conversation
  • Sync between desktop and iOS chat history
  • Create notes quickly from the Share Sheet
  • Extensions support

OpenClaw

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Raycast

Subscriptions6
  • Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Advanced AI$19.991 Month
  • Max Plan$49.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Pro14 Days trial$96.001 Year
  • Advanced AI$191.991 Year
  • Max Plan$479.991 Year
None

OpenClaw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raycast free?
Raycast 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, Raycast or OpenClaw?
Raycast is rated higher. Raycast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while OpenClaw averages 3.2 from 50 ratings.
Do Raycast or OpenClaw have ads?
Neither Raycast nor OpenClaw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Raycast or OpenClaw?
Raycast ships an update every 11 days, and OpenClaw weekly. Most recently, Raycast was updated on September 25, 2026 and OpenClaw on September 25, 2026.

Other comparisons