Comparison

OutriderApp vs PalmiAgent

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

Head to head
About

OutriderApp

This utility app enables seamless triggering of Sidecar functionality from an iPad. It connects via Bluetooth, bypassing the need for devices on the same network or a physical display for your Mac. It also offers a built-in VNC feature for manual triggering if automatic activation fails.

Highlights
  • Trigger Sidecar from iPad
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • No network required
  • Works on lock screen
  • Built-in VNC for manual trigger
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Trigger Sidecar directly from your iPad. Connect via Bluetooth without requiring the iPad and Mac to be on the same local network. Enable Sidecar even without the Mac being connected to a display. Can be triggered even when the screen is locked. Built-in VNC functionality allows manual triggering if Sidecar auto-trigger fails.

About

PalmiAgent

Features
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PalmiAgent is an AI agent workspace for iPhone. It brings conversations, project files, model configuration, multimodal input, web research, and tool execution into one task environment—so you can do more than chat and keep real work organized. PROJECT-BASED CONVERSATIONS Organize work in projects and threads. Chat history, attachments, generated files, OCR output, Python logs, and web captures stay connected to the active workspace and can be revisited or exported. FLEXIBLE MODEL CONNECTIONS Create model plans with primary, multimodal, and lightweight roles. Connect GLM/Z.AI, DeepSeek, local services, or custom OpenAI-compatible endpoints. A thread can temporarily override the global plan. IMAGES AND ON-DEVICE OCR Send images for model-assisted understanding. For text extraction, bundled PP-OCRv6 Tiny assets can run OCR on device and save both readable text and structured recognition results. FILES AND PYTHON Read, write, organize, and preview workspace files. An embedded CPython runtime and curated pure-Python packages support calculations, data handling, parsing, and workspace automation. WEB RESEARCH Search the web, read static pages, fetch sources in batches, and preview pages inside the app. Standard chat, Goal Mode, and Deep Research Mode support different styles of work. SKILLS AND CONTROLLED TOOLS Import and enable skill packages to give the agent task-specific instructions. Tools that write files, access personal data, or perform system actions follow your authorization settings. With your permission, PalmiAgent can work with iOS capabilities such as Calendar, Reminders, Contacts, Location, Photos, Camera, Notifications, Speech, and Maps. PRIVACY Sessions and workspace files are stored on your device by default, and API keys are kept in the system Keychain. PalmiAgent does not operate its own cloud model server. When you use a model or search service, relevant content is sent to the third-party provider you configured and is governed by that provider’s terms and privacy policy. PLEASE NOTE PalmiAgent does not include general-purpose model weights or a hosted model service. You need to provide a compatible model service, account, or API key. Some features require network access, third-party service availability, and the corresponding iOS permissions.

Screenshots

OutriderApp4 screens
PalmiAgent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PalmiAgent at Free against OutriderApp's $4.99. OutriderApp's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

PalmiAgent is free to download; OutriderApp costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OutriderApp ships an update monthly, PalmiAgent every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
OutriderApp versus PalmiAgent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutriderAppPalmiAgent
Price$4.99Free — better
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB126 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer璐洋 谭昱鹏 洪

In-app purchases

None

OutriderApp

No in-app purchases

None

PalmiAgent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OutriderApp free?
OutriderApp costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PalmiAgent free?
PalmiAgent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OutriderApp or PalmiAgent have ads?
Neither OutriderApp nor PalmiAgent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OutriderApp or PalmiAgent?
OutriderApp ships an update monthly, and PalmiAgent every 3 weeks. Most recently, OutriderApp was updated on October 18, 2026 and PalmiAgent on October 12, 2026.

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