Glasshand
AI agents run on actual iPhones and Macs
About Glasshand
Glasshand is an AI agent service that provides AI developers with access to real iPhones and Macs. It enables agents to perform tasks such as managing social media, building and testing native applications in Xcode, and interacting with accounts like iCloud, calendars, contacts, messages, and files. This service provides a genuine device environment, allowing agents to access Apple's ecosystem and real-world features without requiring virtual machines or emulators. Users rent devices on a subscription basis.
Glasshand is an AI agent service that provides access to real iPhones and Macs for AI developers. It enables agents to perform tasks such as managing social media, building and testing native applications in Xcode, and interacting with accounts like iCloud, calendars, contacts, messages, and files. This service offers a genuine device environment, allowing agents to access Apple's ecosystem and real-world functionalities without needing virtual machines or emulators. Users rent devices on a subscription basis.
Overview
Who is it for?
AI developers.
Features
- Run social media: Post on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and reply to comments and DMs.
- Build and test apps: Compile native apps with Xcode on a rented Mac, then run sign‑in and checkout tests on the actual hardware.
- Work with accounts: Sign into iCloud and other apps to manage calendars, contacts, messages, and files.
- Use real apps: Install applications such as Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp from the App Store.
- Use a real phone number: Attach an eSIM with SMS capability to receive verification texts and use iMessage.
- Set a real password: Secure the device with a password you choose.
- Run social media: Post on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and reply to comments and DMs.
Use cases
- Productivity
- Customer Support
- Data Analysis
- Automating social media engagement by posting content and responding to interactions.
- Developing and validating native applications on actual Apple hardware.
- Managing personal or business accounts by interacting with calendars, contacts, and messages.
- You can have an agent post and respond on social networks, build and validate native iOS/macOS applications, and operate within iCloud‑linked services to manage personal or business data.
Details
- Pricing
- Subscription View pricing
- Built for
- Agencies Consultants Bloggers Writers Community Managers Content Creators Creatives Designers Customer Support Teams Data Analysts Designers (UX) UX Teams Developers DevOps Teams IT Teams E-commerce Owners Educators Teachers Enterprises Entrepreneurs Solopreneurs Finance Teams Accounting Teams HR Teams Recruitment Teams Marketing Teams Nonprofits Operations Managers Product Managers Project Managers QA Teams Testing Teams Remote Teams Researchers SaaS Founders Sales Teams Small Businesses Startups Students Video Creators YouTubers Engineering Teams SDRs / BDRs Founders Growth Hackers Legal & Compliance Podcasters Game Developers Cybersecurity Analysts AI Researchers Non-Technical Founders Real Estate Professionals Healthcare Providers CEOs Event Management Professionals General Productivity Essential Tools Daily Utilities Emerging Tech Solo Makers Indie Hackers Early Adopters Digital Nomads Life Hackers Knowledge Workers Niche Hobbyists Business Leaders Brand Managers Fund Managers Web Hosting Agencies Hosting Resellers Freelancers Tech Recruiters Influencers Users with ADHD
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Comparisons
Glasshand uses real iPhones and Macs in a data center, unlike virtual machines, emulators, or simulators.
Integrations
API lets agents such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenClaw, Hermes, or any other compatible system connect to the device.
Pros
Provides access to real iPhones and Macs, not virtualized environments.
Allows full access to Apple's ecosystem.
Supports the use of real phone numbers for SMS and iMessage.
Enables setting a device password for security.
Devices are dedicated to a single customer and not shared.
Devices are factory-reset at the start and wiped clean upon release.
Users do not need to own or maintain their own Apple devices.
Limitations
Users who need hourly or daily device rentals, as devices are rented month-to-month.
What is Glasshand?
Glasshand provides a service where AI agents can rent and control physical iPhones and Macs located in a data center. The devices are real hardware, not simulated environments, and agents interact via an API that shows the screen and allows taps and typing.
What are its key features?
Agents can manage social platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, posting content and replying to messages. They can compile and run native apps with Xcode on a hosted Mac, testing sign‑in and checkout flows. They can sign into iCloud and other apps to handle calendars, contacts, messages, and files. Real apps can be installed from the App Store, an eSIM can provide a phone number for SMS and iMessage, and a custom password secures the device.
How does it compare to alternatives?
Unlike solutions that rely on virtual machines, emulators, or simulators, Glasshand supplies actual iPhones and Macs, giving agents full access to Apple’s ecosystem and hardware behavior.
What integrations and ecosystem support does it offer?
The platform offers an API that works with agents such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, OpenClaw, Hermes, and any other compatible system. Through the device, agents can use the App Store, iCloud, iMessage, and other native Apple services.
What are its pros?
Agents operate on dedicated, real Apple devices that are reset before each rental and wiped clean after release, ensuring privacy. Users can set passwords, install any needed apps, and use a real phone number, all without owning the hardware.
Limitations
Users who need hourly or daily device rentals, as devices are rented month-to-month.
FAQ about Glasshand
Can I install apps and sign into my accounts?
Yes. The device lets you install any App Store application and log into your personal accounts, just like on a personal iPhone or Mac.
Does my Glasshand device keep its setup between tasks?
Yes. While you rent the device, it remains dedicated to you, preserving installed apps, files, and logged‑in sessions until you release it.
Can a Glasshand iPhone use a cellular network?
Yes. You can activate an eSIM with a carrier plan that includes SMS, allowing the iPhone to connect to a cellular network and receive verification messages.
What happens to my data when I release a Glasshand device?
When you end the rental, the device is factory‑reset and all data, including the controller state, is erased.
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