Comparison

OpenWebUI vs Secretwell

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

Head to head
About

OpenWebUI

This client app connects to your self-hosted AI server, offering a native mobile experience for chatting with AI models. It supports real-time responses, image generation, voice input, and secure data handling, keeping your information on your server.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI model chat
  • Image generation
  • Voice mode for input/output
  • Notes and knowledge base (RAG)
  • Chat actions (pin, archive, share)
  • Customizable themes
  • File and photo attachments
Features
Currently charting
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OpenWebUI Client is a native app for your own Open WebUI server — chat with your AI models with the fluidity of a real app, keeping everything on your server and under your control. FEATURES • Chat with your models, with real-time (streaming) responses • Multiple providers and models configured in your Open WebUI • Image generation • Notes and knowledge base (RAG) • Voice mode: speak and hear the responses • Chat actions: pin, archive, rename, clone, share, and export • Themes and customization • Attachments: send photos and files • 34 app languages, auto-detected from your device PRIVACY The app talks only to the Open WebUI server you specify. Nothing goes through third parties — your data stays on your server. REQUIREMENTS You need access to an Open WebUI server. On first launch, enter the server address and sign in with your account. This is an independent client, not affiliated with the Open WebUI project.

About

Secretwell

Features
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Secretwell is a private, native iOS client for OpenBao. Connect directly to your OpenBao servers and namespaces over HTTPS. Browse KV v1 and KV v2 secrets, inspect version history, manage values within your permissions, review policies, and check server and audit posture from your iPhone. Built for least-privilege access: • OpenBao Token, Wrapped Token, Username & Password, LDAP, RADIUS, Signed JWT, JWT CEL, OIDC, and Kubernetes authentication • Supported TOTP MFA verification • Multiple servers and namespaces • Permission-aware actions and locked states • Face ID protection and device-only Keychain storage • Secret values concealed until you reveal or copy them • Light and dark appearance Secretwell connects your iPhone directly to the OpenBao server you choose. It has no account service, product analytics, ads, tracking, crash reports, session replays, or remote logs. Apple and RevenueCat process anonymous purchase information to provide Secretwell Pro. Secretwell is an independent client for OpenBao. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenBao, OpenSSF, the Linux Foundation, or LF Projects. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OpenWebUI4 screens
Secretwell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Secretwell at Free against OpenWebUI's $2.99. OpenWebUI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Secretwell is free to download; OpenWebUI costs $2.99 up front. Secretwell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OpenWebUI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenWebUI ships an update every 6 days, Secretwell fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
OpenWebUI versus Secretwell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenWebUISecretwell
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#75 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoao Victor ZaoKW Software LLC

In-app purchases

None

OpenWebUI

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Secretwell

Subscriptions2
  • Secretwell Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Secretwell Pro Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Secretwell Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is OpenWebUI free?
OpenWebUI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Secretwell free?
Secretwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OpenWebUI or Secretwell have ads?
Neither OpenWebUI nor Secretwell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenWebUI or Secretwell?
OpenWebUI ships an update every 6 days, and Secretwell fortnightly. Most recently, OpenWebUI was updated on November 5, 2026 and Secretwell on October 29, 2026.

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