Comparison

AI Token Usage Tracker vs OpenBurnBar

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

Head to head
About

AI Token Usage Tracker

Monitor your API token usage and costs for AI workflows. Track spending per bot, project, or API key, with real-time updates and customizable alerts. Export data and manage multiple accounts to stay within budget.

Highlights
  • Real-time token cost tracking
  • Monthly and workspace cost breakdown
  • Multi-currency support
  • Configurable spend limit alerts
  • Intraday and model cost analysis (Pro)
  • Unlimited API key tracking (Pro)
  • Local data processing and privacy
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Know exactly what your Claude AI bots cost you. Monitor your Claude token burn rate and see exactly how much your AI workflows spend. Whether you're running Claude Code, OpenClaw, ClawBot, or your own custom AI agent โ€” this tool helps you understand exactly how much your API-based AI workflows cost. Track your Claude API keys, keep an eye on what your bots are spending, and set alerts before costs get out of hand. Redesigned with Liquid Glass for iOS 26. Perfect for developers building with AI agents, coding assistants, or automated workflows. Screenshots are taken from the Light and Dark mode with different backgrounds and Glass Styles. FREE FEATURES โ€ข Nearly real-time (~1 hour delay) cost tracking in your menu bar โ€ข Monthly cost breakdown with token details (input, output, cache read, cache creation) โ€ข Workspace/project cost breakdown โ€ข CSV export of your usage data โ€ข Multi-currency support (USD, EUR) with live exchange rates โ€ข Configurable spend limit with native macOS notifications โ€ข Auto-refresh every 30 minutes โ€ข Dashboard Widgets PRO FEATURES (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) โ€ข Intraday Analysis โ€” see today's spending hour by hour โ€ข Model Overview โ€” exact costs per AI model โ€ข API Key Breakdown โ€” track costs per individual API key โ€ข Unlimited API Keys โ€” monitor multiple accounts at once โ€ข 7-day free trial included Your purchase applies also to Mac and Apple Vision Pro โ€” buy once, use on all your devices. PRIVACY FIRST Your API keys are stored securely in the iOS Keychain. No data collection. No analytics. No tracking. All processing happens locally on your iOS device. Built for developers who use Claude Code or the Claude API and want to keep their costs under control. Also available on Apple Vision Pro and macOS. Requires an Anthropic Admin API key. Subscription-based usage (claude.ai, Claude Desktop) is not tracked.

About

OpenBurnBar

Features
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OpenBurnBar keeps your AI agent burn rate and quota pressure visible across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Track Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Factory Droid, Kimi, and other coding agents from one calm dashboard. The Mac app reads local session logs and can sync selected usage and quota signals to your private cloud workspace so your mobile devices stay useful when you are away from the desk. KEY FEATURES AI SPEND AT A GLANCE See today's estimated spend, token volume, request count, and provider mix without opening billing dashboards. QUOTA VISIBILITY Surface Claude Code, Codex, OpenAI, and other provider quota signals in one place. OpenBurnBar separates local Mac-sourced signals from hosted quota checks so you know exactly where each number came from. REMOTE CODEX QUOTA REFRESH The optional Hosted Quota Sync subscription lets the mobile app request on-demand Codex quota refreshes through OpenBurnBar's cloud runner. Refreshes happen when you ask for them, not on a random background schedule. OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION OpenBurnBar Cloud Monthly is an optional auto-renewable subscription. Length: 1 month, auto-renews monthly. Price: shown in the purchase screen before confirmation and billed monthly by Apple. Each subscription period includes Hosted Codex quota refresh, Conversation Backup & Resume, Full Session-Log Sync, and Hermes Remote Relay. You can manage or cancel the subscription in Settings -> Apple ID. MAC, IPHONE, AND IPAD Your Mac remains the local-first source for private CLI logs. iPhone and iPad provide a clean cockpit for burn, quota, connected devices, and provider status. LOCAL-FIRST PRIVACY OpenBurnBar does not collect analytics by default. Local session logs stay on your Mac unless you explicitly enable sync. API keys are not required for the core tracker. SUPPORTED AGENTS Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Factory Droid, Kimi, Windsurf, Goose, Aider, Cline, RooCode, Kilo Code, OpenClaw, Forge, Augment, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Warp AI, and Hermes. TERMS AND PRIVACY Terms of Use: https://burnbar.ai/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://burnbar.ai/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

AI Token Usage Tracker4 screens
OpenBurnBar2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OpenBurnBar at 17.0 against AI Token Usage Tracker's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. AI Token Usage Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OpenBurnBar sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
AI Token Usage Tracker versus OpenBurnBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAI Token Usage TrackerOpenBurnBar
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumโ€”
DevicesiPhone, Mac, Vision Pro โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiegfried-Thor BolzImagine That AI Limited Liability Company

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AI Token Usage Tracker

One-time1
  • Pro Version$3.99
12 purchases

OpenBurnBar

Subscriptions8
  • Hosted Quota Sync$4.991 Month
  • Hosted Quota Sync Monthly$4.991 Month
  • BurnBar Cloud14 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • BurnBar Cloud Pro$24.991 Month
  • BurnBar Ultra$59.991 Month
  • BurnBar Cloud14 Days trial$79.001 Year
  • BurnBar Cloud Pro$249.001 Year
  • BurnBar Ultra$599.001 Year
One-time4
  • Floo Relay 50GB$4.99
  • Agent Control 100 Actions$4.99
  • Elder Wand Search 100$4.99
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  • Elder Wand Search 500$19.99

Questions

Is AI Token Usage Tracker free?
AI Token Usage Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenBurnBar free?
OpenBurnBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AI Token Usage Tracker or OpenBurnBar have ads?
Neither AI Token Usage Tracker nor OpenBurnBar shows ads.

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