Comparison
mobilerun vs Agent
Verdict
Pick mobilerun if mobilerun allows users to use natural language commands to automate actions on Android devices, leveraging Python and being agnostic to the underlying LLM; pick Agent if agent is an agentic AI harness for Mac Desktops providing integrated local and cloud-based LLM access via Swift and Apple's ecosystem focusing on automation and scripting.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | mobilerun | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (3d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 9, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Aug 23, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- mobilerun
- Automate your mobile devices with natural language commands - an LLM agnostic mobile Agent
- Agent
- Mac Agent for macOS 26: agentic AI harness for Mac Desktop with automation and scripting capabilities.
Stars
- mobilerun
- 9.4k
- Agent
- 616
Forks
- mobilerun
- 1.0k
- Agent
- 67
Open issues
- mobilerun
- 33
- Agent
- 0
Language
- mobilerun
- Python
- Agent
- Swift
Adopt for
- mobilerun
- Mobilerun allows users to use natural language commands to automate actions on Android devices, leveraging Python and being agnostic to the underlying LLM.
- Agent
- Agent is an agentic AI harness for Mac Desktops providing integrated local and cloud-based LLM access via Swift and Apple's ecosystem focusing on automation and scripting.
Persona
- mobilerun
- -
- Agent
- -
Runtime
- mobilerun
- -
- Agent
- -
License
- mobilerun
- MIT
- Agent
- MIT
Last pushed
- mobilerun
- Sep 16, 2026
- Agent
- Sep 20, 2026
Categories
- mobilerun
- AI Agents
- Agent
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- mobilerun
- 3d
- Agent
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- mobilerun
- 33
- Agent
- 0
Stars delta
- mobilerun
- +545 (30d)
- Agent
- +50 (30d)
Open issues delta
- mobilerun
- -2 (30d)
- Agent
- -1 (30d)
Owner type
- mobilerun
- Organization
- Agent
- User
Full report
- mobilerun
- Trust report
- Agent
- Trust report
Choose mobilerun if…
- mobilerun is primarily Python; Agent is Swift.
- Tags unique to mobilerun: ai-agents, android, android-automation, hacktoberfest.
- mobilerun ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- - Use Mobilerun when you are specifically working with an Android device and prefer a tool that handles both installation of necessary components and execution via natural language.
When NOT to use mobilerun
- - Avoid Mobilerun if you utilize Python version 3.14 or newer as support is not currently provided for these versions.
- - Do not use Mobilerun for iOS automation tasks since the solution is solely designed for Android devices.
Choose Agent if…
- Agent is primarily Swift; mobilerun is Python.
- Tags unique to Agent: accessibility, agentic-framework, automation, coding.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- When you are a developer working in the macOS environment and require seamless integration with Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode for automating tasks or rapid prototyping involving large language models.
When NOT to use Agent
- If you are primarily working on Windows or Linux platforms as Agent is specifically designed to work with MacOS features and APIs.
- When the project requires real-time interaction in environments that do not support Swift or where JavaScript/node.js solutions are preferred over Mac-native alternatives.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (droidrun/mobilerun) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (droidrun/mobilerun) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (droidrun/mobilerun) · observed Sep 16, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 9, 2026
- GitHub stars (macOS26/Agent) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (macOS26/Agent) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (macOS26/Agent) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Aug 23, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: mobilerun 9.4k · Agent 616 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between mobilerun and Agent?
- mobilerun: Automate your mobile devices with natural language commands - an LLM agnostic mobile Agent. Agent: Mac Agent for macOS 26: agentic AI harness for Mac Desktop with automation and scripting capabilities.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose mobilerun over Agent?
- Choose mobilerun over Agent when mobilerun is primarily Python; Agent is Swift; Tags unique to mobilerun: ai-agents, android, android-automation, hacktoberfest; mobilerun ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; - Use Mobilerun when you are specifically working with an Android device and prefer a tool that handles both installation of necessary components and execution via natural language.
- When should I choose Agent over mobilerun?
- Choose Agent over mobilerun when Agent is primarily Swift; mobilerun is Python; Tags unique to Agent: accessibility, agentic-framework, automation, coding; Also covers Developer Tools; When you are a developer working in the macOS environment and require seamless integration with Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode for automating tasks or rapid prototyping involving large language models.
- When should I avoid mobilerun?
- - Avoid Mobilerun if you utilize Python version 3.14 or newer as support is not currently provided for these versions. - Do not use Mobilerun for iOS automation tasks since the solution is solely designed for Android devices.
- When should I avoid Agent?
- If you are primarily working on Windows or Linux platforms as Agent is specifically designed to work with MacOS features and APIs. When the project requires real-time interaction in environments that do not support Swift or where JavaScript/node.js solutions are preferred over Mac-native alternatives.
- Is mobilerun or Agent more popular on GitHub?
- mobilerun has more GitHub stars (9,425 vs 616). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are mobilerun and Agent open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (mobilerun: MIT, Agent: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to mobilerun or Agent?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at mobilerun alternatives and Agent alternatives (mobilerun markdown twin, Agent markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, mobilerun or Agent?
- mobilerun: Very active. Agent: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for mobilerun and Agent?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: mobilerun trust report; Agent trust report.