Comparison

Open Minis vs TermCAsT

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

Head to head
About

Open Minis

This AI agent runs locally on your device, taking actions like browsing the web, managing your schedule, and controlling smart home devices. It integrates deeply with iOS frameworks and allows you to bring your own API keys from various AI providers. Customize its capabilities with a skills system and enjoy persistent memory for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • On-device AI agent
  • Multi-model AI provider support
  • Deep iOS framework integration
  • Built-in web browser
  • Customizable skills system
  • Persistent memory
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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Minis — Local-First On-Device AI Agent Minis is a local-first, on-device AI agent that goes beyond chat. All your data stays on your iPhone — nothing is uploaded to a server by default. Running locally means lower latency and stronger privacy, while the agent still takes real action: browsing the web, accessing your health data, managing your schedule, controlling your smart home, and automating complex tasks. Local-First AI Agent Unlike cloud-only chatbots, Minis runs directly on your device and keeps your data there. The agent executes multi-step tasks autonomously, using tools and native iOS frameworks to get things done — not just answer questions, and not just relay everything to the cloud. Multi-Model, Your Choice Bring your own API key. Choose from leading AI providers: • Anthropic Claude • OpenAI GPT • Google Gemini • DeepSeek • Kimi (Moonshot AI) • OpenRouter • Any OpenAI-compatible endpoint Deep iOS Integration The agent accesses Apple frameworks natively: • HealthKit — steps, heart rate, sleep, workouts, SpO₂ • Calendar & Reminders — create events, check availability, manage tasks • HomeKit — control lights, switches, scenes, and smart accessories • Photos — search, organize, and export from your library • Location & Maps — current location, directions, nearby POIs • Vision — OCR text recognition, object detection, barcode scanning • Speech — real-time transcription and text-to-speech • Weather — current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts Built-in Web Browser Navigate pages, take screenshots, extract content, fill forms, and interact with websites — all driven by the AI agent in the background. Skills System Import or create custom AI skills to extend the agent's capabilities. Share skills with others or build your own for specialized workflows. Persistent Memory The agent remembers your preferences, project context, and recurring patterns across sessions — building a personalized assistant that improves over time, all stored locally on your device. Siri Shortcuts Automate AI tasks with Siri and the Shortcuts app. Send prompts with file attachments, wait for results, and chain into complex workflows — all hands-free. Privacy by Design Your API keys and data stay on-device. Fine-grained permission controls let you decide exactly which personal data the agent can access. No account required. No data collected.

About

TermCAsT

Access your entire computer workspace and files from your phone or tablet. Get instant AI coding help and manage your servers on the go, turning waiting moments into productive ones.

Highlights
  • Remote computer and file access
  • AI coding assistance (Claude, Gemini)
  • Server management and login
  • Mobile terminal access
  • On-the-go productivity
Features
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Your Entire Workspace, Now in Your Pocket Ever wish you could fix a website bug or start a new project while waiting for coffee? Now you can. Stop hauling your laptop everywhere and start coding on the go. Why You’ll Love It: Ultimate Freedom: Access your computer and files from your phone or tablet. It’s like having your office desk in your jeans pocket. AI Help Anywhere: Get instant coding help from Claude and Gemini whenever inspiration strikes. It’s like having a genius partner with you 24/7. Total Peace of Mind: Your servers are always within reach. If something goes wrong, you can fix it in seconds, from anywhere in the world. Code Your Way: Whether you’re "vibe coding" a new idea or running serious commands, do it all with a few taps. Server meth: login any scanned servers from any server you scanned You don't need to be glued to a desk to be productive. Take your terminal to go and turn every "waiting" moment into a "doing" moment. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Open Minis4 screens
TermCAsT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open Minis at none against TermCAsT's 4. Open Minis also leads on ratings volume (87 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. TermCAsT sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Open Minis asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Open Minis against 5.0 for TermCAsT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open Minis has 87 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Open Minis versus TermCAsT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen MinisTermCAsT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (87 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings87 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer森 王Xilu Wang

Customer experience

Open Minis

All ratings87 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.3%

TermCAsT

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Open Minis

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TermCAsT

Subscriptions2
  • Termcast Pro Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Termcast Pro Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • pro monthly$0.99
  • appstorelocalization$6.99

Questions

Is Open Minis free?
Open Minis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TermCAsT free?
TermCAsT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Open Minis or TermCAsT?
TermCAsT is rated higher. Open Minis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while TermCAsT averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Open Minis or TermCAsT have ads?
Neither Open Minis nor TermCAsT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Open Minis or TermCAsT?
Open Minis ships an update weekly, and TermCAsT weekly. Most recently, Open Minis was updated on October 15, 2026 and TermCAsT on October 1, 2026.

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