Comparison

TARS for OpenClaw vs AgentDeck

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

Head to head
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/

About

AgentDeck

Features
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AgentDeck is a private mobile client for OpenClaw and Hermes that puts you in control of your agentic workflows. Connect your own relay through Cloudflare R2 and keep your agent server behind its firewall, without relying on a centralized chat service. Continue your sessions from your iPhone or iPad with cross-device reliability, keeping your home or office machine safely behind its firewall and never exposing it to the public internet. # A Native, Optimized Experience AgentDeck isn't just a relay; it's a refined interface designed specifically for high-level agent interaction: • Custom Agent Commands: Trigger complex agent behaviors with a dedicated Command UI-no more typing long CLI strings on a mobile keyboard. • Human-in-the-Loop Confirmation: Stay in control of autonomous actions with a native Confirmation UI that lets you review and approve sensitive agent tasks before they execute. • Full Attachment Support: Seamlessly send images and files to your vision-capable agents directly from your mobile photo library or files app. • Comfortable Reading: Choose between "Bubble" or "Terminal" styles with customizable fonts and a roomy iPad split-view. # How it Works • Install: Add the AgentDeck relay integration to your OpenClaw or Hermes setup. • Connect: Link the integration to your own Cloudflare R2 bucket. • Sync: Point AgentDeck at your relay. Normal usage stays comfortably within Cloudflare's generous free tier. # Why Power Users Choose AgentDeck • Private by Design: Your OpenClaw or Hermes server stays private; Cloudflare R2 acts as the delivery layer. • Decentralized & Secure: A self-hosted relay ensures you retain 100% ownership of your transcripts and data. • Seamless Continuity: Pick up active sessions away from your desk and inspect server details at a glance. • Pro Visibility: Browse servers, agents, and detailed session transcripts with a mobile-first UI that outperforms a simple terminal. You bring the data store. You own the data. AgentDeck handles the rest. Open source under the MIT License. Project and setup guides: https://github.com/dodid/AgentDeck. OpenClaw plugin installation: https://github.com/dodid/AgentDeck/blob/main/integrations/openclaw/README.md#install-the-plugin-in-openclaw. Hermes plugin installation: https://github.com/dodid/AgentDeck/blob/main/integrations/hermes/README.md#install-the-plugin. AgentDeck is a third-party application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the OpenClaw or Hermes projects or their maintainers.

Screenshots

TARS for OpenClaw4 screens
AgentDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TARS for OpenClaw at every 5 weeks against AgentDeck's every 4 months. AgentDeck's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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 and AgentDeck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TARS for OpenClaw ships an update every 5 weeks, AgentDeck every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TARS for OpenClaw versus AgentDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTARS for OpenClawAgentDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKrafty AI晔斌 范

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TARS for OpenClaw

Subscriptions1
  • TARS Monthly$1.691 Month
2 purchases

AgentDeck

Subscriptions2
  • ClawChat Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ClawChat Plus Yearly$8.991 Year

Questions

Is TARS for OpenClaw free?
TARS for OpenClaw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AgentDeck free?
AgentDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TARS for OpenClaw or AgentDeck have ads?
Neither TARS for OpenClaw nor AgentDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TARS for OpenClaw or AgentDeck?
TARS for OpenClaw ships an update every 5 weeks, and AgentDeck every 4 months. Most recently, TARS for OpenClaw was updated on October 28, 2026 and AgentDeck on October 25, 2026.

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