Comparison

Model Usage vs LibarAI

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

Head to head
About

Model Usage

Features
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Model Usage is a real time dashboard for your AI coding tool usage. See how much of your five hour window and weekly quota you have used, watch your session tick up live, and get notified before you hit a limit. HOW IT WORKS A small client runs on your computer and reads the usage files that your AI coding tools already write locally. It forwards that usage to a server address you control. The apps pair with that server over a QR code or short pair code. No account, no email, no login. LIVE WHERE YOU ALREADY LOOK - Live Activity: a glanceable card with your current session and weekly usage, visible on the lock screen and Dynamic Island. - Home Screen widgets: compact and expanded sizes that show your session, weekly totals, and rate multipliers at a glance. - Lock Screen widgets: a tiny usage indicator right next to the clock. PAIRS WITH THE REST OF YOUR DEVICES Once you are paired on one device, the same setup flows to every companion app automatically. Send a snapshot to anyone in a conversation with the Model Usage messaging app. PRIVACY BY DESIGN No analytics. No tracking. No accounts. No advertising SDKs. Your usage data goes from your computer to a server you choose, and then to your own devices. Model Usage never sees it. FEATURES - AI coding tool usage tracking, side by side - Five hour session window and weekly window - Live Activity with Dynamic Island integration - Companion apps across every size of screen - Messaging app for sharing usage snapshots - Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets in all sizes - Live rate multiplier awareness. Rate changes are reflected in real time. - Open pair code or QR flow. No account required. - Dark mode throughout SETUP IN UNDER A MINUTE 1. Install the desktop client. 2. Copy the pair code. 3. Enter it in the app. That is it. The setup guide lives at modelusage.app/setup. Model Usage is built by a solo developer and does not collect, store, or share any personal data. See modelusage.app/privacy for details.

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LibarAI

Features
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Keep AI service limits in view from one place. LiBarAI brings together Claude, Codex, GLM (Z.ai), Kimi, and MiniMax accounts. Check current session use, weekly or monthly limits, and reset times on iPhone and iPad. Widgets show account status without opening the app. DESIGNED FOR IPHONE DUO’S UNFOLDED DISPLAY On the unfolded iPhone Duo, LiBarAI uses the wide display as two clear areas. The left side shows your main provider and overall limit health; the right side lists all accounts. The layout accounts for the fold, keeping cards and key details easy to read on both sides. LIMITS AND ACCOUNTS • Claude, Codex, GLM (Z.ai), Kimi, and MiniMax • Session and weekly or monthly limits, depending on the provider • GLM credit plans with 5-hour and weekly quotas • Per-account details and recent usage history • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets in small, medium, and large sizes • Widget details for provider, account, usage, and last refresh time • Layouts sized for each widget, including iPad • StandBy and configurable Live Activities • Optional local alerts at 75%, 90%, and 100% usage • Interface in English, Polish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, French, and Portuguese LIBARAI PRO • Unlimited accounts • Overall limit health, at-risk windows, and the next reset • Session forecasts that account for reset times • A 14-day usage trend with a 7-day moving average • Weekly insights and provider comparisons • A custom 50% alert and provider status where available • Private iCloud sync for eligible account keys and settings between iPhone and iPad Start with up to two accounts at no cost. LiBarAI Pro is a one-time purchase with no subscription. PRIVACY Credentials are stored in iOS Keychain. Usage data is processed and stored on your device. Pro users can optionally sync eligible API keys and account settings through their private iCloud. Requests for usage limits go directly from your device to the provider you select and are subject to that provider’s terms and privacy policy. LiBarAI and GMAC do not store account or usage data on their servers. The developer cannot access it. No separate account is required. LiBarAI is an independent app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the supported providers. Provider names identify compatible services only.

Screenshots

Model Usage3 screens
LibarAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Model Usage at none against LibarAI's 1. Model Usage also leads on device support (6 vs 3) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. LibarAI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Model Usage asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Model Usage ships an update every 3 days, LibarAI every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Model Usage versus LibarAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModel UsageLibarAI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRayan KhanGrzegorz Mackiewicz

In-app purchases

None

Model Usage

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LibarAI

One-time1
  • LiBarAI Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Model Usage free?
Model Usage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LibarAI free?
LibarAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Model Usage or LibarAI have ads?
Neither Model Usage nor LibarAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Model Usage or LibarAI?
Model Usage ships an update every 3 days, and LibarAI every 2 days. Most recently, Model Usage was updated on October 3, 2026 and LibarAI on October 7, 2026.

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