OpenClaw vs iterate Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenClaw
This personal AI assistant runs locally on your devices, offering secure chat, voice, and automation. Pair it with your OpenClaw Gateway to manage permissions and leverage device capabilities like camera and location for connected workflows.
- Local-first AI assistant
- Secure chat and voice modes
- Device-aware automation
- Gateway pairing and management
- Action approval reviews
- Direct content sharing
- Selective device capability access
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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
iterate Remote
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Keep your AI workflows moving when you are away from your Mac. iterate Remote is the iPhone and iPad companion for iterate on macOS. Pair it with your own Mac to receive pending AI requests, check task progress, and send a reply from wherever you are. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Review AI requests that are waiting for your input • Reply with text, images, or predefined choices • Follow active tasks and conversation progress in real time • Use voice input for quick responses • With your permission, send a recording through the paired connection to your Mac for transcription when a compatible desktop service is available • Receive notifications when a task needs attention • Access your connected MCP tools and prompt library • Personalize notification, voice, and workflow settings DESIGNED AROUND YOUR MAC iterate Remote does not replace your AI tools. It extends the iterate desktop experience to your iPhone and iPad. A Mac running iterate is required, and pairing keeps each mobile device linked to the Mac you choose. YOUR WORK, WITHIN REACH Use iterate Remote to check in, make a decision, and keep long-running AI work moving without staying at your desk.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iterate Remote at 16.0 against OpenClaw's 26.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OpenClaw ships an update weekly, iterate Remote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenClaw | iterate Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (77 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 77 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OpenClaw Foundation | 梦鑫 杨 |
In-app purchases
OpenClaw
No in-app purchases
iterate Remote
No in-app purchases









