Paseo vs AI Usage Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
AI Usage Meter
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Know exactly where you stand on your plan — without opening a browser. AIMeter tracks your session and weekly usage limits in real time, so you never get throttled by surprise. **WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE** • Current session usage with countdown to reset • Weekly limits across all models (Sonnet, Opus, and more) • Extra usage: monthly spend, balance, and auto-reload status • Usage alerts while the app is open • One-tap sign-in through the built-in browser **UPGRADE TO PRO** • Home screen widgets — plan usage, extra usage, and a combined view in small, medium, and large sizes • Background alerts — get notified even when the app is closed • Multiple accounts — switch between orgs instantly on your Claude Pro or Max subscription • Fast refresh — down to every 10 seconds • Dashboard mode — keep the screen on for a live display • Extra usage control — toggle extra usage on or off directly from the app • Custom alert thresholds for every limit • Auto-start session timer — automatically begin your 5-hour session countdown when none is active, with an optional incognito mode that keeps the starter conversation out of your chat history Pro is $0.99/month or $6.99/year. If you want to support development, Supporter tiers are available at $2.99/month or $19.99/year — same features, just a bigger thank-you. **EASY SETUP** Log in through the built-in browser — your credentials are captured automatically. Or paste your session cookie manually if you prefer. **PRIVACY FIRST** No analytics. No telemetry. No third-party SDKs. Your session cookie is stored in the iOS Keychain and is only used to query your plan usages. Everything happens on your device. AIMeter is an independent tool. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic, PBC. "Claude" and "Anthropic" are trademarks of Anthropic, PBC. Privacy Policy: https://www.overcomplicated.tech/apps/ai-usage-meter/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paseo at none against AI Usage Meter's 4. Paseo also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AI Usage Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Paseo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Paseo ships an update every 3 days, AI Usage Meter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paseo | AI Usage Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (90 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 90 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed Boudra Ziani | Overcomplicated Tech |
In-app purchases
Paseo
No in-app purchases
AI Usage Meter
- AI Meter Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- AI Meter Supporter — Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- AI Meter Pro — Annual1 Month trial$9.991 Year
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- AI Meter Supporter — Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year








