# Kilo Code vs RouterChat for OpenRouter

The clearest difference is monetization model: RouterChat for OpenRouter at free against Kilo Code's free with in-app purchases. RouterChat for OpenRouter also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 8) and device support (4 vs 2). Kilo Code's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kilo Code sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and RouterChat for OpenRouter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RouterChat for OpenRouter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RouterChat for OpenRouter has 44 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Kilo Code ships an update every 5 days, RouterChat for OpenRouter every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kilo Code | RouterChat for OpenRouter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kilo-code-code-with-ai-agents/id6761193135/reviews) | **[4.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routerchat-for-openrouter/id6776368852/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 111 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kilo Code Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835961224) | [Aleksei Kolchanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/629996537) |

## What reviewers say

### Kilo Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kilo-code-code-with-ai-agents/id6761193135)

This app allows you to code, monitor, and steer AI agents directly from your phone. It supports over 500 AI models and offers a seamless connection to your desktop coding sessions.

**Highlights:** Code from phone with Cloud Agents, Connect to desktop sessions, Real-time agent monitoring, Managed KiloClaw setup, Support for 500+ AI models, Open-source platform

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kilo Pass 19 Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Kilo Pass 49 Monthly | $63.99 | per month |
| Kilo Pass 199 Monthly | $259.99 | per month |


### RouterChat for OpenRouter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routerchat-for-openrouter/id6776368852)

This app provides a native interface for OpenRouter, allowing users to engage in AI conversations across Apple devices. It features a pseudo-voice mode for hands-free interaction and syncs data via iCloud.

**Highlights:** OpenRouter integration, Pseudo-voice mode, Cross-platform sync (iPhone, iPad, Watch, CarPlay), iCloud chat storage, Keychain API key saving, Account status monitoring

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RouterChat.Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kilo Code free?

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

### Is RouterChat for OpenRouter free?

RouterChat for OpenRouter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kilo Code or RouterChat for OpenRouter?

RouterChat for OpenRouter is rated higher. Kilo Code averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while RouterChat for OpenRouter averages 4.9 from 44 ratings.

### Do Kilo Code or RouterChat for OpenRouter have ads?

Neither Kilo Code nor RouterChat for OpenRouter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kilo Code or RouterChat for OpenRouter?

Kilo Code ships an update every 5 days, and RouterChat for OpenRouter every 9 days. Most recently, Kilo Code was updated on October 25, 2026 and RouterChat for OpenRouter on October 25, 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.*