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Handsy AI compared with Orbit
DetailHandsy AI logo Handsy AIOrbit logo Orbit
What it doesAn AI that controls your iPhone using a $7 ESP32 board as its eyes and hands Your own team of AI bots, on a canvas
StageNot given MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given PT
Pricing modelOpen source Free
PricingFree to use; the ESP32-S3 board costs about $7, a USB-C cable is required, and optional AI services like OpenRouter are user's choice to pay for. Free. No subscription required. Your bots run on the Claude or ChatGPT plans you already have, or on API keys you pay the providers directly. Built-in Mac voices cost nothing; other voices require your own ElevenLabs, Fish Audio or xAI key paid to those providers.
Key features
  • Screen mirroring via AirPlay to see iPhone display in real-time
  • Tap, swipe, drag, and type control through USB without jailbreak
  • iPhone app for task automation with visual feedback
  • Handsy CLI to connect computer-based AI agents over Bluetooth
  • Support for OpenAI-compatible vision models
  • Notifications before risky actions like sending messages or deleting data
  • Demo mode without hardware for testing
  • Optional free Handsy line with limited requests
  • Run multiple AI agents simultaneously on one canvas
  • Granular approval controls from Ask to Full access
  • Schedule jobs to run on recurring dates or calendar triggers
  • Voice interaction with bots
  • Support for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Grok and other agents
  • Usage tracking and cost estimation per bot
  • Secure keychain-based login management
What makes it different
  • Only $7 hardware cost with no device hacking or jailbreak required
  • Open source MIT license for transparency and customization
  • Works with any existing iPhone through native OS features like Screen Mirroring
  • Two modes: use the app or connect your own AI agent for full automation
  • Asks for confirmation before performing risky actions like payments or deletions
  • No subscription or account required; completely free to use
  • Work directly with your existing Claude and ChatGPT plans; no vendor lock-in
  • Private by default: data stays local, no analytics, keys never reach bots
  • Visual team dashboard showing real-time bot status at a glance
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)9 +2 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)190
Referring domains (Majestic)280

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