Comparison

OpenClaw vs HookAI

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

Head to head
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

About

HookAI

Features
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HookAI helps content creators generate viral hooks, video titles, and short-form scripts in seconds. HOW IT WORKS • Enter any video topic — in any language • Get 10–15 catchy opening hooks • Get 5 title options for your thumbnail and description • Get a 15–30 second script: hook → explanation → call to action • Copy or share everything with one tap PERFECT FOR • TikTok creators • Instagram Reels • YouTube Shorts • Social media marketers and content creators FEATURES • AI-powered generation with smart template fallback • Works offline with built-in templates • Dark and light mode • One-tap copy for every hook, title, and script • Share results instantly AI-generated suggestions — always review before publishing. Questions? Contact us at haranilov@gmail.com

Screenshots

OpenClaw4 screens
HookAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HookAI at 14.0 against OpenClaw's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OpenClaw versus HookAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenClawHookAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB3 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperOpenClaw FoundationKostiantyn Yarovyi

In-app purchases

None

OpenClaw

No in-app purchases

None

HookAI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenClaw free?
OpenClaw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HookAI free?
HookAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenClaw or HookAI have ads?
Neither OpenClaw nor HookAI shows ads.

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