Comparison

Paseo vs Lyla

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

Head to head
About

Paseo

This app allows you to run advanced AI coding assistants like Claude Code and Codex directly on your local machine. It provides hands-free voice control and integrates with your development workflow, keeping your code secure and private.

Highlights
  • Run Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode locally
  • Voice control for hands-free operation
  • Git worktree integration for isolated branches
  • Real-time output streaming and notifications
  • Self-hosted for enhanced privacy
  • Remote access via encrypted relay
Features
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Run Claude Code, Codex, and OpenCode on your machine from your phone. Paseo is a self-hosted app that connects to your local dev environment so your agents run with full access to your actual setup - not a cloud sandbox. Key features: - Voice support: talk to your agents hands-free with on-device speech processing - Multi-provider: use Claude Code, Codex, or OpenCode from one interface - Git worktrees: agents work in isolated branches, review diffs and ship from the app - Real-time streaming: live agent output and push notifications when tasks complete - Self-hosted: runs on your laptop, home server, or VPS. Your code stays on your machine - Remote access: optional end-to-end encrypted relay for connecting from anywhere - Open source and free Requires a running Paseo server on your machine. See paseo.sh/docs for setup.

About

Lyla

Features
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Meet Lyla — your AI-powered personal assistant that actually remembers your tasks. Lyla helps you manage daily tasks, build routines, and stay on track with smart reminders. Unlike traditional to-do apps, Lyla communicates through natural conversation and proactively reaches out when things need attention. Key Features: - AI Chat: Talk to Lyla naturally to add tasks, check your schedule, or get organized - Smart Routines: Build daily habits with tracking and consistency support - Calendar Sync: Connect Google Calendar to see tasks and events together - Proactive Reminders: Lyla reaches out via push notifications when tasks are due - Voice Input: Speak naturally — Lyla converts your voice to text - Phone Call Support: Max plan users can enable outbound phone-style assistance - Privacy First: Your data stays yours. See our privacy policy for details. Lyla is designed for people who struggle with task management, busy schedules, or just want a more human productivity companion. Lyla offers auto-renewable subscriptions for Pro and Max plans. Pricing, plan length, and renewal details are shown in the app before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lyla-server-production.up.railway.app/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Paseo4 screens
Lyla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paseo at none against Lyla's 4. Paseo also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lyla sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Paseo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paseo ships an update every 3 days, Lyla every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Paseo versus Lyla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaseoLyla
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (109 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed Boudra ZianiDOHYUN JEON

In-app purchases

None

Paseo

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Lyla

Subscriptions4
  • Lyla Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Lyla Max Monthly$18.991 Month
  • Lyla Pro Annual$89.991 Year
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  • Lyla Max Annual$189.991 Year

Questions

Is Paseo free?
Paseo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lyla free?
Lyla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paseo or Lyla have ads?
Neither Paseo nor Lyla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paseo or Lyla?
Paseo ships an update every 3 days, and Lyla every 8 days. Most recently, Paseo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lyla on October 25, 2026.

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