# Open Minis vs TermCAsT

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.

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.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open Minis | TermCAsT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-minis/id6759188481/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termcast/id6761039727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 398 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [森 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522405790) | [Xilu Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733975922) |

## What reviewers say

### Open Minis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-minis/id6759188481)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TermCAsT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/termcast/id6761039727)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Termcast Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Termcast Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| pro monthly | $0.99 | one-time |
| appstorelocalization | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 19, 2026 and TermCAsT on October 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*