# OpenClient for OpenCode vs Dandelion

The clearest difference is rating: Dandelion at 5.0 against OpenClient for OpenCode's 4.0. Dandelion also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). OpenClient for OpenCode's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenClient for OpenCode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dandelion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dandelion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenClient for OpenCode has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OpenClient for OpenCode ships an update every 6 days, Dandelion fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenClient for OpenCode | Dandelion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openclient-for-opencode/id6763641767/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dandelion-agent-desk/id6779299470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Toporcov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475317888) | [Donald Proctor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861592032) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenClient for OpenCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openclient-for-opencode/id6763641767)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app provides a native mobile interface for interacting with a self-hosted OpenCode server. Developers can manage projects, resume coding sessions, review agent activity, and respond to prompts directly from their iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Connect to self-hosted OpenCode servers, Browse projects and session history, Continue chat conversations, Stream assistant responses live, Send prompts and attach files, Built-in Excalidraw drawing board, Native SwiftUI interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### Dandelion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dandelion-agent-desk/id6779299470)

This app allows you to chat with AI models, generate images, browse the web, and perform various tasks using a wide array of tools. It offers offline capabilities and integrates with various AI providers, with an optional subscription for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** AI chat with multiple providers, Image and video generation, Live web browsing, Offline AI model support, 280+ integrated tools, Human Work board for tasks, Durable agent creation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenClient for OpenCode free?

OpenClient for OpenCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dandelion free?

Dandelion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenClient for OpenCode or Dandelion?

Dandelion is rated higher. OpenClient for OpenCode averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Dandelion averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OpenClient for OpenCode or Dandelion have ads?

Neither OpenClient for OpenCode nor Dandelion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenClient for OpenCode or Dandelion?

OpenClient for OpenCode ships an update every 6 days, and Dandelion fortnightly. Most recently, OpenClient for OpenCode was updated on October 11, 2026 and Dandelion on October 3, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*