# Maude vs OpenClaw

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maude | OpenClaw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maude-mobile-claude-code/id6759869262/reviews)** | [3.3 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openclaw/id6780396132/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | — | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 62 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucas Jean-Jacques Emile BASTIEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510247734) | [OpenClaw Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780396134) |

## What reviewers say

### Maude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maude-mobile-claude-code/id6759869262)

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.

**Highlights:** Remote development from phone, Real-time code streaming, Push notifications for task completion, Tool use visibility, Persistent sessions, Multiple server management, GitHub integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


### OpenClaw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openclaw/id6780396132)

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.

**Highlights:** Local-first AI assistant, Secure device pairing, Chat and voice modes, Gateway action approvals, Direct content sharing, Device capability management, Push notifications for workflows

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maude free?

Maude is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is OpenClaw free?

OpenClaw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Maude or OpenClaw?

Maude is rated higher. Maude averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpenClaw averages 3.3 from 57 ratings.

### Do Maude or OpenClaw have ads?

Neither Maude nor OpenClaw shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Maude or OpenClaw?

Maude ships an update every 3 days, and OpenClaw every 8 days. Most recently, Maude was updated on September 14, 2026 and OpenClaw on September 29, 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.*