"Eney vs Grok Bot vs Muse: Which Personal AI Agent Should Mac and iPhone Users Pick?"
TL;DR: Grok Bot is still our #1 for repeating work across your apps, and Muse is our #2 for everyday email, bookings, and shopping. Eney, launched by MacPaw on Oct 15, 2026, is a helper for Mac and iPhone that runs on monthly credits (credits don't roll over). Pick Eney if you live on Apple devices and mostly want help with your Mac itself: tidying files, meeting notes, and daily planning. Based on MacPaw's launch details; we haven't tested it hands-on. Last checked Oct 15, 2026.
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Quick verdict
| Grok Bot (xAI) | Muse (Meta) | Eney (MacPaw) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our rank | #1 | #2 | Not ranked yet |
| Where it runs | Its own cloud computer; desktop (macOS Apple silicon) and mobile apps | Its own cloud computer; check muse.ai for apps | Your Mac and iPhone |
| Price | Included with eligible plans; 7-day free trial | Free tier (check muse.ai for sign-up requirements); Power $20/mo; Maximum $100/mo | 14-day trial (10,000 credits); $14.99, $29.99, or $49.99/mo |
| Standout job | Routines and several Bots working at once | Everyday errands, bookings, shopping | Mac clean-up, files, meeting notes |
| Best for | Work that repeats across many apps | Everyday personal tasks | Apple-only users |
What Eney does
According to MacPaw's site and 9to5Mac's launch report, Eney:
- Suggests things before you ask, like a call about to start or a disk running low, then prepares the next step for your approval.
- Has ready-made workflows such as Plan My Day, Weekly Review, Morning Brief, a news digest, and tidying your Downloads folder.
- Takes meeting notes: it transcribes calls and turns them into notes and action points.
- Drafts email, notes, and messages, and fixes spelling and grammar (9to5Mac calls this Eney Spell).
- Handles Mac chores: sorting Desktop and Downloads, finding files, splitting PDFs, and converting formats.
- Only accesses your apps and files with your permission, MacPaw says.
9to5Mac reports that Eney works with Apple Mail, Calendar, and Reminders, plus Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Slack, Notion, Jira, Linear, and more, and that it works in 8 languages at launch.
Eney pricing in plain words
- Free trial: 14 days with 10,000 AI credits.
- Starter: $14.99/month (10,000 credits).
- Boost: $29.99/month (20,000 credits).
- Power: $49.99/month (30,000 credits).
- Credits are used up as you work (bigger jobs use more). Unused credits don't roll over to the next month.
Prices are from eney.ai (USD, billed monthly).
Where Grok Bot wins (#1)
- It has its own computer that keeps working 24/7, even with your laptop closed.
- Several Bots at once: one on your inbox, one on research, working in parallel.
- Routines: show a Bot a task once and it can run it on its own next time.
- Ready-made Bots: the new Grok Bot Marketplace lets you add Bots built for specific jobs.
- Voice: Grok Bot's voice mode runs on Grok Voice 3.0, which xAI announced on Oct 14, 2026.
- Works beyond Apple: apps for macOS and mobile (check the official site for others).
Where Muse wins (#2)
- Free tier with a usage limit (check muse.ai for sign-up requirements).
- Built for everyday life: email, calendar, bookings, and shopping, and it asks before buying.
- Has a business version: see Muse for Small Business.
- Sign up at muse.ai/join with invite code 1JR94P for free bonus credits (referral code — we may earn credit if you use it). Check muse.ai for where it's offered.
Which one should you pick?
- You only use a Mac and iPhone, and want help with the computer itself: try Eney's free trial.
- You run a small business with repeating work (follow-ups, reports, research): Grok Bot.
- You want everyday errands handled, for free to start: Muse.
- You use different devices: Grok Bot or Muse, since Eney's official site only lists Mac and iPhone.
Still deciding between the top two? Read Grok Bot vs Muse.
FAQ
What is Eney by MacPaw? A helper for Mac and iPhone that suggests next steps, runs ready-made workflows, takes meeting notes, and handles Mac file chores with your permission.
How much does Eney cost, and do credits roll over? After a 14-day trial with 10,000 credits, plans are $14.99, $29.99, or $49.99 a month. Unused credits don't roll over.
Does Eney work on Windows or Android? The official site only lists Mac and iPhone. For anything else, check the official site.
Is Eney better than Grok Bot or Muse? For Mac clean-up and file chores, it may suit Apple-only users. For repeating work across many apps, Grok Bot is our #1. For everyday errands, Muse is our #2.
Is Eney included in Setapp? Eney's site says Mac credits run through Setapp by MacPaw. MacPaw's launch post (and 9to5Mac) say a paid Setapp membership isn't required, though you may need a Setapp account for credits after the trial. For the exact account vs membership vs credits rules, check eney.ai.
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