Bucketmate vs OpenLens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bucketmate
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Like Finder, but for S3-compatible storage. BucketMate helps you browse buckets, upload files, preview objects, create share links, and manage S3-compatible storage from a native app. - Fast file browsing and search - AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, DigitalOcean Spaces, MinIO, and other S3-compatible providers - Secure by design: credentials and data stay on your device - Trial includes one connection and uploads up to 100MB - Upgrade to Pro to unlock larger uploads and advanced actions
OpenLens
This application allows you to remotely control and monitor AI coding sessions from your iPhone. Continue your work seamlessly from your mobile device, manage sessions, and receive real-time updates.
- Remote AI coding session control
- Real-time chat with streaming responses
- Session management (create, delete)
- Switch AI providers and models
- Live progress on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
- Bonjour/mDNS server discovery
- Save multiple server connections
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OpenLens is a fast, focused iPhone client for OpenCode. Run OpenCode on your computer, then continue the same AI coding session from your phone. Use OpenLens to monitor progress, reply quickly, and stay in control when you are away from your desk. What you can do with OpenLens: - Connect instantly to nearby OpenCode servers with Bonjour/mDNS discovery - Save multiple server connections and reconnect automatically - Chat in real time with streaming responses - View and manage sessions, including creating and deleting sessions - Switch AI providers and models directly from the app - Review agent activity steps while work is in progress - Respond to permission prompts and interactive questions from the server - See live progress on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities Built for real workflows: - One session across terminal, web, and iPhone - Reliable reconnect behavior when network conditions change - Optional password-protected server access
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenLens at none against Bucketmate's 2. OpenLens also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). Bucketmate's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Bucketmate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. OpenLens asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bucketmate ships an update every 10 days, OpenLens every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bucketmate | OpenLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tran Huu Dung | Martyn Pekala |
In-app purchases
Bucketmate
- Bucketmate Pro$14.99
- Bucketmate Pro$28.99
OpenLens
No in-app purchases
