Comparison

HowAI Agent vs AI & Automation Studio

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

Head to head
About

HowAI Agent

This AI assistant offers advanced conversational capabilities, deep research, and integration with real-world tools like maps and document analysis. It allows for customizable AI personalities and prioritizes user privacy with local-only processing.

Highlights
  • Local-only private processing
  • Conversational AI with real-time search
  • Deep research mode with step-by-step reasoning
  • Voice chat with natural AI replies
  • Photo analysis and PDF creation
  • Auto-generated PowerPoint slides
  • Customizable AI personality
Features
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HowAI is a personal AI assistant designed to help you understand, organize, create, and get things done. Chat naturally with GPT-5.6, speak with HowAI using realtime voice, or optionally share your camera when you want help understanding what’s in front of you. What you can do with HowAI: - Ask questions and get clear, helpful answers - Search the web automatically when current information is needed - Talk naturally using realtime voice - Use camera-assisted vision to understand objects, text, and surroundings - Create one-time or recurring reminders - Schedule verified news briefings and receive push notifications - Work with photos and files - Translate content, scan documents to PDF, and generate images - Personalize how HowAI communicates with you - Continue conversations with relevant memory and context HowAI 2.0 introduces a cleaner interface, faster responses, intelligent automations, improved personalization, and a completely redesigned voice experience. A free plan is available. HowAI Pro provides higher usage limits and access to additional capabilities. Plans: • Monthly: $7.99/month — first month free • Yearly: $79.99/year — first month free + save 17% (best value!) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://haoyu.io/howai-privacy.html

About

AI & Automation Studio

Features
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AI & Automation Studio is your all-in-one toolkit for building AI agents and automation workflows — no coding required. The app includes three powerful modules, each unlocked with a one-time purchase: AI AGENT CREATOR Build custom AI agents and chat with them directly on your device. • Connect to Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, Groq, or any custom API endpoint • Assign 20+ built-in tools: web search, calculator, file reader, code runner & more • Integrate MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers for external data sources • Full chat interface with conversation history • Create multiple agents with distinct personalities, tools, and system prompts AGENTFLOW BUILDER Design sophisticated AI agents step-by-step with a guided 12-step wizard. • Define agent name, persona, provider, system prompt, tools, and sub-agents • Add sub-agent delegation — let agents hand off tasks to specialized agents • Build multi-step workflows within each agent • Export your entire agent configuration as portable JSON • Import and share agent configs across devices • Supports 4+ AI providers plus custom endpoints FLOW STUDIO Build visual automation pipelines by connecting nodes on a drag-and-drop canvas. • 100+ node types across 8 categories: Triggers, AI, Logic, Data, HTTP, Integrations, Utilities, and Output • Visual canvas with pinch-to-zoom and pan navigation • Chain AI models, HTTP requests, conditionals, loops, and data transforms • Export workflows in n8n-compatible JSON format • Start from built-in templates or build from scratch • Real-time execution with step-by-step result inspection WHY AI & AUTOMATION STUDIO? • One-time purchase per module — no subscriptions, ever • All three modules in one app — no juggling multiple apps • Works with the AI providers you already use • Built for power users who want full control over their AI stack • Privacy-first: your API keys stay on your device PRICING AI Agent Creator — $2.99 (one-time) AgentFlow Builder — $2.99 (one-time) Flow Studio — $2.99 (one-time) Complete Bundle (all 3 modules) — $4.99 (one-time, best value) Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Purchases are non-refundable except as required by applicable law. Restore previous purchases at any time from the main screen.

Screenshots

HowAI Agent4 screens
AI & Automation Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

HowAI Agent and AI & Automation Studio are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. HowAI Agent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and AI & Automation Studio sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HowAI Agent versus AI & Automation Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHowAI AgentAI & Automation Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperISW Technologies LLCYuhsiu Lai

In-app purchases

2 purchases

HowAI Agent

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly (1st Free)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly (2 Months Free)1 Month trial$79.991 Year
4 purchases

AI & Automation Studio

One-time4
  • AI Agent Creator$2.99
  • AgentFlow Builder$2.99
  • Flow Studio$2.99
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  • Complete Studio Bundle$4.99

Questions

Is HowAI Agent free?
HowAI Agent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI & Automation Studio free?
AI & Automation Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HowAI Agent or AI & Automation Studio have ads?
Neither HowAI Agent nor AI & Automation Studio shows ads.

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