Comparison

Cortex vs OpenHarbor

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

Head to head
About

Cortex

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Cortex reads your images, documents, and text โ€” entirely on your device. No cloud. No account. No data sent anywhere. After a one-time model download, it works with no internet connection at all. Built for professionals who can't hand their confidential work to a cloud service, Cortex gives you the full power of a modern AI without the data exposure. No terms of service that claim rights to your inputs. No server logs. No risk of a breach leaking your client's name. Key features: - Voice mode โ€” speak naturally, get spoken replies. Fully on-device, nothing stored - Audio & video input โ€” attach media files and ask questions about them - Image & document input โ€” analyse photos, contracts, receipts, prescriptions and more - Fully offline after model download โ€” works on a plane, in a courthouse, anywhere - Zero data collection โ€” nothing is ever transmitted or stored outside your device - 43 supported languages โ€” switch freely between languages in any conversation - One-time purchase โ€” no monthly subscription, no usage limits after going Pro - Free tier included โ€” 25 messages per day at no cost, upgrade whenever you're ready - GDPR-friendly โ€” no data transfers to US servers or third parties Cortex runs a powerful on-device language model entirely on your hardware, giving you conversational AI that's fast and capable without any cloud dependency. Download free and try it today. Upgrade once โ€” use it forever.

About

OpenHarbor

Features
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**OpenHarbor Manager Assistant** is a lightweight management client built for the Lobster Gateway, allowing you to connect to and manage your local or LAN-based AI Agent Gateway anytime, anywhere from your phone. ## Main Features ### WebSocket Gateway Connection Supports both `ws://` and `wss://` protocols. Optional Gateway Token support, compatible with Gateway device authentication (Ed25519) and automatic pairing flow. ### Multiple Lobster Configurations Save and manage multiple Gateway profiles (Lobster 1, Lobster 2, etc.). Quickly switch between them from the top bar, with independent connection status and chat history for each profile. ### Gateway Sessions Connect to the Gateway in operator mode and chat with your AI Agent in real time. Conversation history is shared with the browser Control UI session (`agent:main:main`). ### Status Monitoring Monitor Gateway health, running status, and online devices/channels in real time. ### Model Configuration View and switch AI models (supports popular providers like DeepSeek). Update API Keys with one tap and apply changes instantly without restarting the Gateway. ### Skill Search Search or browse trending Skills through the ClawHub API. Copy installation commands with one tap and run them on the computer hosting the Gateway to install Skills instantly. ## Use Cases * Remotely monitor your local or LAN-based AI Agent from your phone * Switch AI models or update API Keys without opening your computer * Quickly search and install Skills from ClawHub ## Notes This app is a management tool for the Lobster Gateway and does not provide standalone generative AI services. Before using the app, you need to deploy and run your own Lobster Gateway (recommended version: v2026.2.26 or later).

Screenshots

Cortex4 screens
OpenHarbor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenHarbor at none against Cortex's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Cortex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenHarbor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Cortex versus OpenHarbor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCortexOpenHarbor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size84 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIppocode Technologies LLPChangsha Junren Network Technology Co Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cortex

One-time1
  • Cortex Pro$19.99
None

OpenHarbor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cortex free?
Cortex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenHarbor free?
OpenHarbor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cortex or OpenHarbor have ads?
Neither Cortex nor OpenHarbor shows ads.

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