Comparison

Open Minis vs Pascal Capture

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

Pascal Capture

Transform your device into a powerful 3D room scanner. Capture precise measurements of spaces, including furniture, and then refine designs on a web-based editor. Ideal for renovations, interior design, and real estate professionals.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D room scanning with LiDAR
  • Automatic detection of walls, doors, and furniture
  • Accurate measurements within centimeters
  • Multi-room capture and stitching
  • Web-based editor for design refinement
  • Cloud-synced projects for seamless editing
Features
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Pascal Capture turns your iPhone or iPad into a precision room-scanning tool. Walk through any space and get a complete 3D model in seconds — walls, doors, windows, and furniture identified and measured automatically. Then open your project in the Pascal editor on the web to refine the layout, swap furniture from our catalog, and design the space you want. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Pascal Capture and start a scan. 2. Walk slowly around the room — your iPhone's LiDAR sensor maps it in real time. 3. Tap Done. The scan uploads to your Pascal project automatically. 4. Open the project in the Pascal web editor to edit, design, or share. WHAT'S IN EVERY SCAN • Accurate geometry — walls, doors, and windows positioned to within centimeters • Auto-detected furniture — sofas, tables, beds, appliances recognized in place • Multi-room support — capture an entire floor and stitch rooms together • Editable floor plans — every dimension, position, and finish is yours to adjust • Cloud-synced projects — scans appear instantly in editor.pascal.app DESIGNED FOR • Homeowners planning a renovation or move • Interior designers presenting concepts to clients • Real estate professionals creating accurate listings • Anyone curious what their space could look like rearranged GET STARTED Sign in with email or Google. Your scans flow seamlessly into your Pascal account and become editable 3D projects in the Pascal web editor. REQUIREMENTS Pascal Capture requires an iPhone or iPad with a LiDAR sensor — iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro / Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max, or iPad Pro (2020 or newer). iOS 17 or later.

Screenshots

Open Minis4 screens
Pascal Capture3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Open Minis at 87 against Pascal Capture's 4. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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 Pascal Capture. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open Minis has 87 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of Open Minis's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pascal Capture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Open Minis versus Pascal Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen MinisPascal Capture
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (87 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better4
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB72 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer森 王Pascal Group Inc

Customer experience

Open Minis

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

Pascal Capture

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Open Minis

No in-app purchases

None

Pascal Capture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Open Minis free?
Open Minis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pascal Capture free?
Pascal Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Open Minis or Pascal Capture?
Pascal Capture is rated higher. Open Minis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Pascal Capture averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Open Minis or Pascal Capture have ads?
Neither Open Minis nor Pascal Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Open Minis or Pascal Capture?
Open Minis ships an update weekly, and Pascal Capture weekly. Most recently, Open Minis was updated on October 11, 2026 and Pascal Capture on October 7, 2026.

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