Comparison

ELA Client vs PocketClaw

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

Head to head
About

ELA Client

Features
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Tools for elevator Clients to manage their contracts, elevators and ISPs' maintenance and streamline workflow.

About

PocketClaw

Control your self-hosted AI agent from your mobile device. Continue conversations, monitor tasks, and manage your agent's tools and sessions remotely. Requires installation of companion software on your computer.

Highlights
  • Continue agent conversations remotely
  • Monitor long-running work
  • Connect OpenClaw and Hermes agents
  • Run commands and automations
  • Review tool output and exchange files
  • Manage sessions, models, and skills
Features
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PocketClaw puts the AI agent running on your own computer in your pocket. Built for self-hosted, open-source agent runtimes — with first-class support for OpenClaw and Hermes — it lets you continue conversations, monitor long-running work, and stay in control from iPhone or iPad. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Continue the same agent conversations and context away from your computer • Connect your self-hosted OpenClaw and Hermes agents in one app • Follow the latest completed response with Live Activities and Dynamic Island • Run commands, tools, scheduled tasks, and automations remotely • Review tool output and exchange supported files and images • Manage sessions, models, skills, projects, and multiple gateways • Diagnose Relay and Agent Runtime connectivity separately HOW IT WORKS Install ClawPilot on the computer that runs your agent, generate a one-time pairing code, and connect it to PocketClaw. Messages and commands transit the configured PocketClaw Relay so they can reach your own agent host. Connection diagnostics distinguish the Relay, Agent Runtime, model provider, and local tool layers when something fails. POCKETCLAW PRO Pro unlocks advanced mobile controls, automation, diagnostics, and multi-gateway features. PocketClaw does not impose a daily message cap on eligible Pro messaging features. Model tokens, API quotas, billing, and provider rate limits are controlled by your own agent configuration and model provider and are not included with PocketClaw Pro. Monthly, annual, and lifetime options may be available. Current localized prices and eligibility are shown on the App Store purchase screen. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ABOUT OPENCLAW AND HERMES OpenClaw and Hermes are open-source agent runtimes that you install and operate on your own hardware. PocketClaw is an independent, third-party companion app: it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the OpenClaw or Hermes projects, or any model provider mentioned. All product names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy: https://rethinking.art/pocketclaw/privacy Terms of Use: https://rethinking.art/pocketclaw/terms Contact: zangqilong@gmail.com

Screenshots

ELA Client4 screens
PocketClaw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ELA Client at none against PocketClaw's 3. ELA Client also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). PocketClaw's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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. PocketClaw sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. ELA Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ELA Client ships an update every 3 weeks, PocketClaw every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ELA Client versus PocketClaw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterELA ClientPocketClaw
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—63.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperStandard WesantRethinking.Studio

In-app purchases

None

ELA Client

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PocketClaw

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$17.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Buyout$99.99

Questions

Is ELA Client free?
ELA Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketClaw free?
PocketClaw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ELA Client or PocketClaw have ads?
Neither ELA Client nor PocketClaw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ELA Client or PocketClaw?
ELA Client ships an update every 3 weeks, and PocketClaw every 5 days. Most recently, ELA Client was updated on October 28, 2026 and PocketClaw on November 9, 2026.

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