Comparison

Lobsy vs TARS for OpenClaw

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

Head to head
About

Lobsy

This native iOS app provides on-call engineers with fast, mobile access to gateway health, activity, and administrative workflows. It offers real-time dashboards, live activity feeds, session controls, and secure configuration management for efficient production operations.

Highlights
  • Real-time gateway dashboard
  • Live activity feed with diagnostics
  • Session workflows with controls
  • Model visibility and management
  • Admin tools for approvals and devices
  • Secure configuration management
  • Multiple connection profiles
Features
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Lobsy is a native iOS operator console for OpenClaw Gateway. Built for on-call engineers and operators, Lobsy gives you fast access to gateway health, activity, sessions, models, and admin workflows without needing a desktop. Key features: Real-time gateway dashboard with connection status and operational signals Live activity feed with structured diagnostics for troubleshooting Session workflows with history, messaging, and run stop controls Model visibility and default/fallback management Admin tools for approvals, paired devices, and gateway version info Safer config management with validation-first editing flow Multiple connection profiles for LAN, VPN, and remote setups Flexible transport modes with explicit security controls Profile-scoped auth handling with secure iOS Keychain storage Lobsy is designed for production operations: Clear error and reconnect behavior Strong secret-handling defaults Operator-first UI for quick decisions under pressure Roadmap (planned improvements): Config rollback with revision history Expanded skills management workflows Richer audit trails for admin actions App-level UI regression coverage and reliability hardening Optional read-only monitoring mode Push notifications for critical operational events

About

TARS for OpenClaw

Control your OpenClaw AI agents from your mobile device. Chat, send prompts with images, monitor activity, and manage tasks privately over your Tailscale network. Get push notifications for agent needs and even play chess.

Highlights
  • Real-time chat with AI agents
  • Image prompt attachments
  • Live agent activity dashboard
  • API usage and cost tracking
  • Scheduled task management
  • Push notifications for agent alerts
  • Private network connectivity
Features
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TARS puts your OpenClaw AI agents in your pocket. Pair over Tailscale in under a minute and take full control from anywhere in the world. — WHAT YOU CAN DO — • Chat with your AI agents in real time • Send prompts with image attachments • Switch between sessions or start new ones • Monitor agent activity from a live dashboard • Track API usage and costs at a glance • Manage scheduled tasks and cron jobs • Review and trigger agent skills • Setup Quick Prompts for one-tap issue of commands • Customize your dashboard layout • Get push notifications when agents need you • Challenge your agents to a game of chess — PRIVATE BY DESIGN — • All traffic stays on your Tailscale network / LAN • No cloud servers, no relay, no tracking • No accounts or sign-ups required • Your data never leaves your network Subscription Information: TARS Monthly is an auto-renewable monthly subscription at $1.69/month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in the TARS app or your App Store account settings at any time. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lobsy4 screens
TARS for OpenClaw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TARS for OpenClaw at 4.5 against Lobsy's 4.0. TARS for OpenClaw also leads on chart position (#192 vs unranked) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Lobsy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. TARS for OpenClaw sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.69 per month. Lobsy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TARS for OpenClaw holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lobsy ships an update every 2 months, TARS for OpenClaw every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Lobsy versus TARS for OpenClaw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLobsyTARS for OpenClaw
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#192 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPedro GonzalezKrafty AI

Customer experience

Lobsy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TARS for OpenClaw

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lobsy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TARS for OpenClaw

Subscriptions1
  • TARS Monthly$1.691 Month

Questions

Is Lobsy free?
Lobsy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TARS for OpenClaw free?
TARS for OpenClaw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lobsy or TARS for OpenClaw?
TARS for OpenClaw is rated higher. Lobsy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TARS for OpenClaw averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Lobsy or TARS for OpenClaw have ads?
Neither Lobsy nor TARS for OpenClaw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lobsy or TARS for OpenClaw?
Lobsy ships an update every 2 months, and TARS for OpenClaw every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lobsy was updated on October 13, 2026 and TARS for OpenClaw on October 24, 2026.

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