lpm Link vs Usages
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
lpm Link
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lpm Link is the iPhone companion for lpm on macOS. Pair once by scanning a QR code, then view your projects, check service status, start and stop local development projects, and type into running terminal sessions ā including AI coding agents ā right from your phone. All commands continue to run on your Mac. The app connects only to your own lpm desktop instance, over your local network or your private Tailscale network. No account, no cloud, no data collected. Requires the free lpm app for macOS.
Usages
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Usages brings AI coding-tool usage into one private dashboard. Connect supported AI coding services and see the usage information each provider makes available, including quota windows, reset times, token activity, cost summaries, and account status. FEATURES ⢠View multiple providers in one dashboard ⢠Track remaining quota and reset times ⢠Review daily token and cost history when the provider supplies it ⢠Set a personal daily token goal ⢠Receive optional, locally scheduled usage alerts ⢠Add Home Screen widgets for quick status checks ⢠Focus with a countdown or Pomodoro timer, focus sounds, focus stats, and a breathing pause before distracting apps ⢠Import supported local usage logs for on-device summaries PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Usages has no account or data-collecting backend of its own. OAuth tokens and Admin API keys are stored in the iOS Keychain. Usage history, settings, and imported summaries stay on your device, and can optionally sync through your own private iCloud. The app contains no advertising, analytics SDK, or cross-app tracking. Usages is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any supported service provider. Available metrics vary by provider and account type.
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Verdict
lpm Link and Usages are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters ā price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
lpm Link ships an update every 6 days, Usages every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | lpm Link | Usages |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 3 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gurgen Abagyan | Zixi Yang |
In-app purchases
lpm Link
No in-app purchases
Usages
No in-app purchases









