Comparison

AI Usage Meter vs OpenClaw

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

Head to head
About

AI Usage Meter

Features
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Know exactly where you stand on your plan — without opening a browser. AIMeter tracks your session and weekly usage limits in real time, so you never get throttled by surprise. **WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE** • Current session usage with countdown to reset • Weekly limits across all models (Sonnet, Opus, and more) • Extra usage: monthly spend, balance, and auto-reload status • Usage alerts while the app is open • One-tap sign-in through the built-in browser **UPGRADE TO PRO** • Home screen widgets — plan usage, extra usage, and a combined view in small, medium, and large sizes • Background alerts — get notified even when the app is closed • Multiple accounts — switch between orgs instantly on your Claude Pro or Max subscription • Fast refresh — down to every 10 seconds • Dashboard mode — keep the screen on for a live display • Extra usage control — toggle extra usage on or off directly from the app • Custom alert thresholds for every limit • Auto-start session timer — automatically begin your 5-hour session countdown when none is active, with an optional incognito mode that keeps the starter conversation out of your chat history Pro is $0.99/month or $6.99/year. If you want to support development, Supporter tiers are available at $2.99/month or $19.99/year — same features, just a bigger thank-you. **EASY SETUP** Log in through the built-in browser — your credentials are captured automatically. Or paste your session cookie manually if you prefer. **PRIVACY FIRST** No analytics. No telemetry. No third-party SDKs. Your session cookie is stored in the iOS Keychain and is only used to query your plan usages. Everything happens on your device. AIMeter is an independent tool. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Anthropic, PBC. "Claude" and "Anthropic" are trademarks of Anthropic, PBC. Privacy Policy: https://www.overcomplicated.tech/apps/ai-usage-meter/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OpenClaw

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
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OpenClaw is a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices. Pair this iOS app with your OpenClaw Gateway to use your iPhone as a secure node for chat, voice, approvals, sharing, and device-aware automation. What you can do: - Pair with your private OpenClaw Gateway by QR code or setup code - Chat with your assistant from iPhone - Use realtime and background Talk mode - Review Gateway action approvals from your iPhone - Share text, links, and media directly from iOS into OpenClaw - Enable device capabilities such as camera, screen, location, photos, contacts, calendar, and reminders when you choose - Receive push wakes and node status updates for connected workflows OpenClaw is local-first: you control your gateway, keys, configuration, and permissions. Device access is managed by iOS permissions and can be enabled only for the capabilities you want to use. Getting started: 1) Set up your OpenClaw Gateway 2) Open the iOS app and pair with your gateway 3) Start using chat, Talk mode, approvals, and automations from your iPhone

Screenshots

AI Usage Meter4 screens
OpenClaw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenClaw at none against AI Usage Meter's 4. OpenClaw also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). AI Usage Meter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. AI Usage Meter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. OpenClaw asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AI Usage Meter ships an update every 2 months, OpenClaw every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AI Usage Meter versus OpenClaw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAI Usage MeterOpenClaw
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—39.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOvercomplicated TechOpenClaw Foundation

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AI Usage Meter

Subscriptions4
  • AI Meter Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • AI Meter Supporter — Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • AI Meter Pro — Annual1 Month trial$9.991 Year
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  • AI Meter Supporter — Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year
None

OpenClaw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AI Usage Meter free?
AI Usage Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenClaw free?
OpenClaw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AI Usage Meter or OpenClaw have ads?
Neither AI Usage Meter nor OpenClaw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AI Usage Meter or OpenClaw?
AI Usage Meter ships an update every 2 months, and OpenClaw every 8 days. Most recently, AI Usage Meter was updated on September 19, 2026 and OpenClaw on September 29, 2026.

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