# LobeHub vs Cumbersome

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cumbersome at every 4 days against LobeHub's every 10 days. Cumbersome also leads on ratings volume (102 vs 14). LobeHub's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LobeHub sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Cumbersome sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for LobeHub against 4.9 for Cumbersome. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cumbersome has 102 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of LobeHub's written reviews are positive against 89% of Cumbersome's.

LobeHub ships an update every 10 days, Cumbersome every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LobeHub | Cumbersome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lobehub-ai-agent-teammates/id6749615954/reviews) | **[4.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cumbersome-ai-llm-api-client/id6753016821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 88.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lobehub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483025780) | [Folding Sky Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842155029) |

## What reviewers say

### LobeHub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lobehub-ai-agent-teammates/id6749615954)

Access over 30 AI models, including GPT-4 and Gemini, in a single interface. Build custom AI agents tailored to your workflow for tasks like coding, writing, and research. Enjoy private, secure, and open-source interactions with multimodal intelligence.

**Highlights:** Access 30+ AI models, Build custom AI agents, Multi-model conversations, Private and open-source, Multimodal intelligence (text, images, files), Local AI support via Ollama

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $34.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Monthly | $69.99 | per month |
| Starter Yearly | $139.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $279.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Yearly | $549.99 | per year |


### Cumbersome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cumbersome-ai-llm-api-client/id6753016821)

This app provides direct API access to various AI language models, allowing users to compare providers, tune parameters, and utilize custom tools. It offers rich conversation editing, private iCloud sync, and native support across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Direct API access to multiple AI providers, Model and parameter tuning, Head-to-head model comparison, Custom tool integration, Rich, editable conversations, Private iCloud sync, Native iOS, iPadOS, and macOS support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cumbersome Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Cumbersome Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LobeHub free?

LobeHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cumbersome free?

Cumbersome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LobeHub or Cumbersome?

Cumbersome is rated higher. LobeHub averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Cumbersome averages 4.9 from 102 ratings.

### Do LobeHub or Cumbersome have ads?

Neither LobeHub nor Cumbersome shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LobeHub or Cumbersome?

LobeHub ships an update every 10 days, and Cumbersome every 4 days. Most recently, LobeHub was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cumbersome on November 9, 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.*