# Open MobileUI vs LabForge

The clearest difference is rating: LabForge at 5.0 against Open MobileUI's 3.5. Open MobileUI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LabForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Open MobileUI asks for nothing beyond the download.

LabForge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open MobileUI has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open MobileUI | LabForge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-mobileui/id6754266176/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labforge/id6756242871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ronas IT OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155581652) | [Nathaniel Ruttinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859474313) |

## What reviewers say

### Open MobileUI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-mobileui/id6754266176)

This native mobile client allows you to connect to your self-hosted AI models via Open WebUI. Chat with your AI, manage conversations, and utilize features like web search and image generation, all while maintaining control over your data with no ads.

**Highlights:** Connect to self-hosted AI models, Real-time streaming responses, Edit and regenerate AI responses, Attach photos, files, and web pages, Voice mode for hands-free interaction, Organize chats with folders and archives, Export and share conversations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### LabForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labforge/id6756242871)

Generate personalized homelab hardware recommendations using AI. Tailor configurations to your budget and specific use cases, from media servers to development environments. Get detailed setup instructions for beginners and experts alike.

**Highlights:** AI-powered hardware recommendations, Customizable budgets, Support for 10+ use cases, Difficulty levels, Save and organize configurations, Step-by-step setup instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| LabForge Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open MobileUI free?

Open MobileUI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LabForge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Open MobileUI or LabForge?

LabForge is rated higher. Open MobileUI averages 3.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while LabForge averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Open MobileUI or LabForge have ads?

Neither Open MobileUI nor LabForge shows ads.

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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.*