Maude vs OpenClaw
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maude
This app allows developers to remotely access and code on their own servers using an AI assistant. It enables real-time code execution, debugging, and feature shipping directly from a mobile device, ensuring privacy and no extra AI costs.
- Remote development from phone
- Real-time code streaming
- Push notifications for task completion
- Tool use visibility
- Persistent sessions
- Multiple server management
- GitHub integration
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Maude is an AI coding assistant that brings Claude Code to your phone and tablet. Connect to your own server via SSH and vibe code from anywhere — no laptop needed. Use your existing Claude Pro or Max subscription. Maude runs Claude Code on your server, so everything stays 100% private. No API keys, no extra AI costs. How it works: 1. Add your VPS or cloud server with SSH credentials 2. Sign in with your Anthropic account via OAuth 3. Start coding — watch Claude Code think, write, and build in real time Features: • Remote development from your phone — vibe code full-stack apps, debug code, and ship features on the go • Real-time streaming — watch Claude Code execute commands, edit files, and run tools live • Push notifications — get notified when Claude finishes a task so you can close the app and come back later • Tool use visibility — see every file read, write, bash command, and search Claude performs • Persistent sessions — sessions keep running on your server through disconnects so you never lose progress • Multiple servers — manage projects across Hetzner, DigitalOcean, AWS, Fly.io, or any Linux server with SSH • Session management — run multiple coding sessions per server, resume anytime • GitHub integration — clone repos directly onto your server • SSH key and password authentication • Browse and select remote project directories • Markdown-rendered responses with code highlighting • Light and dark mode • Secure on-device credential storage — your server credentials never leave your device Built for developers who want a mobile terminal and AI code editor that works with their own infrastructure — whether that means serious remote development or vibe coding a side project from the couch. No vendor lock-in, no cloud IDE — just SSH into your server and start building. A Maude subscription is required. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms and Conditions: https://maude.pilotdev.fr/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://maude.pilotdev.fr/privacy.html
OpenClaw
This personal AI assistant runs locally on your devices. Pair it with your OpenClaw Gateway to chat, use voice commands, manage approvals, and automate tasks using your iPhone's capabilities securely.
- Local-first AI assistant
- Secure device pairing
- Chat and voice modes
- Gateway action approvals
- Direct content sharing
- Device capability management
- Push notifications for workflows
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OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices. Pair this iOS app with your OpenClaw Gateway to use your iPhone as a secure node for chat, voice, approvals, sharing, and device-aware automation. What you can do: - Pair with your private OpenClaw Gateway by QR code or setup code - Chat with your assistant from iPhone - Use realtime and background Talk mode - Review Gateway action approvals from your iPhone - Share text, links, and media directly from iOS into OpenClaw - Enable device capabilities such as camera, screen, location, photos, contacts, calendar, and reminders when you choose - Receive push wakes and node status updates for connected workflows OpenClaw is local-first: you control your gateway, keys, configuration, and permissions. Device access is managed by iOS permissions and can be enabled only for the capabilities you want to use. Getting started: 1) Set up your OpenClaw Gateway 2) Open the iOS app and pair with your gateway 3) Start using chat, Talk mode, approvals, and automations from your iPhone
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Maude at 5.0 against OpenClaw's 3.3. Maude also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). OpenClaw's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (57 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. Maude sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. OpenClaw asks for nothing beyond the download.
Maude holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenClaw has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Maude ships an update every 3 days, OpenClaw every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maude | OpenClaw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.3 (57 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 39.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucas Jean-Jacques Emile BASTIEN | OpenClaw Foundation |
Customer experience
Maude
OpenClaw
In-app purchases
Maude
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
OpenClaw
No in-app purchases









