# Raycast vs OpenClaw

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.

Both are free to download. Raycast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OpenClaw asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Raycast | OpenClaw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raycast-ai-notes-and-more/id6503428327/reviews)** | [3.2 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openclaw/id6780396132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **242** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **54.8% of reviews** | 39.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 239 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raycast Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735916299) | [OpenClaw Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780396134) |

## What reviewers say

### Raycast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raycast-ai-notes-and-more/id6503428327)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Advanced AI | $19.99 | per month |
| Max Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| Pro | $96.00 | per year |
| Advanced AI | $191.99 | per year |
| Max Plan | $479.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Running circles around Spotlight and Siri
- 👍 Great start
- 👍 Amazing fast and effective!
- 👍 Finally!! Absolutely amazing
- 👍 Am I really this early?

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Useless w/o a Subscription
- 📁 iOS Limitations Stifle Raycast
- 🤖 Too Much AI
- 🤖 Not really Raycast as we know it
- 🤖 This Isn't Raycast

**Reported bugs**

- Sync feature should be free at least for Raycast notes

**Requested features**

- 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

[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 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.

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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.*