OpenClaw vs Cue by Manus
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. Pair it with your OpenClaw Gateway to chat, use voice commands, manage approvals, and automate tasks using your iPhone's capabilities securely.
- Local-first AI assistant
- Secure device pairing
- Chat and voice modes
- Gateway action approvals
- Direct content sharing
- Device capability management
- Push notifications for workflows
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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
Cue by Manus
This app acts as a personal assistant that can connect to your authorized apps to help with daily tasks, from ordering food to planning trips. It learns your preferences and automates routines, allowing you to delegate tasks and confirm actions.
- Personalized AI identity
- App authorization and integration
- QR code ordering
- Trip and daily task planning
- Preference memory
- Automated routines
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Cue has its own identity and can use the apps you authorize to help with everyday tasks, online and in person. From choosing a coffee and planning a trip to organizing your day and helping you learn, Cue can be there to lend a hand. GIVE YOUR CUE AN IDENTITY Give your Cue its own email address, phone number, computer, and wallet. Within the permissions you set, it can communicate, use digital services, and complete purchases and payments with your approval. SCAN A QR CODE. LET CUE HELP YOU ORDER. At supported cafés, restaurants, and other locations, scan a business’s service QR code, such as one for ordering, to create a dedicated Cue for that service. Let it explore the menu, help you choose based on your tastes, and place an order. You confirm the payment. YOUR EVERYDAY HELPER From planning a trip to everyday shopping, Cue can help you take care of daily tasks. When you need a flight, a hotel, or everyday essentials, let Cue help you find and compare options, choose what works for you, and complete bookings, orders, and payments after you confirm. LET CUE USE YOUR APPS With your permission, Cue can connect to and use supported apps, including email, calendar, and messaging services. It can help organize travel details, plan everyday activities, and adjust your schedule when plans change. You can decide at any time which apps Cue can use and what permissions to grant. REMEMBER WHAT MATTERS Memory and Dream help Cue remember your food preferences, travel habits, learning progress, and the plans you want to stick with. When you return, it can pick up where you left off, without you having to explain everything again. AUTOMATE EVERYDAY ROUTINES Have Cue put together your daily agenda, help prepare a weekly shopping list, or watch for changes that matter to you. Automations can run on a schedule or respond to supported events and conditions. You decide what starts each workflow and what your Cue does next. Cue currently requires an invitation code. You can create an account for free and enter your code after signing in. Once you have access, Plus membership is included at no charge. Privacy Policy: https://manus.im/privacy Terms of Use: https://manus.im/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cue by Manus at 4.8 against OpenClaw's 3.4. Cue by Manus also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 41%) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). OpenClaw's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Cue by Manus sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OpenClaw asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cue by Manus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 128 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of OpenClaw's written reviews are positive against 76% of Cue by Manus's.
OpenClaw ships an update weekly, Cue by Manus daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenClaw | Cue by Manus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (71 ratings) | 4.8 (128 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71 | 128 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 247 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | OpenClaw Foundation | BUTTERFLY EFFECT PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
OpenClaw
Cue by Manus
In-app purchases
OpenClaw
No in-app purchases
Cue by Manus
- UK Phone Number$9.991 Month
- US Phone Number2 variants$9.991 Month
- Canada Phone Number$9.991 Month
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- Singapore Phone Number5 variants$9.991 Month
- Cloud Computer$39.001 Month
- Cloud Computer$65.001 Month
- Cue Pro$100.001 Month
- Cue Max$200.001 Month
- Cue Plus$200.001 Year
- Cue Pro$1000.001 Year
- Cue Max$2000.001 Year









