Meta Muse, Meta’s mostly free AI agent, is now available on iPad after spending several weeks as the number one free iPhone app on the US App Store. The update also adds more connectors to business and everyday apps. This guide explains what Meta Muse can do, which devices it runs on, what it costs and who it is for.
What is Meta Muse?
Muse is a proactive, agentic AI tool from Meta. Instead of only answering questions, it can take a goal, plan the steps and carry out the work with your approval. According to SiliconANGLE, Meta released Muse in the US on September 8, 2026, and each Muse agent runs on a dedicated cloud computer.
9to5Mac describes Muse as Meta’s “mostly-free” agentic tool and lists Grok Bot, ChatGPT Dots and OpenClaw among its competitors.
What is new in Meta Muse for iPad?
The update adds native iPad support, so Muse now runs on iPhone, Mac and iPad. According to 9to5Mac, the iPhone app launched in September, the Mac version followed a few days later, and the iPad version arrived with the October 7, 2026 update.
The same release expands connectors. Meta lists business tools such as Asana, Canva, Dropbox, Figma, QuickBooks, GitHub, Klaviyo, Zoom and Meta ad accounts, plus everyday apps including Granola and Notion.
What can Meta Muse do for small businesses?
Meta’s release notes focus on business goals. You can give Muse a goal, such as planning marketing content, building a client pitch or creating a new product page, and it works through the steps while you approve its actions.
The connectors matter here: if your tasks live in Asana, your designs in Canva or Figma and your files in Dropbox, Muse can work with them instead of asking you to copy information between apps.
Is Meta Muse free?
Mostly, yes. 9to5Mac reports that Muse is free to download on iPhone and iPad, and SiliconANGLE reports that Meta says most use is free, with subscriptions for heavier users. That is a major difference from OpenAI’s Dots agent, which requires a ChatGPT Pro or Business Premium plan.
Why does the iPad version matter?
The iPad sits between a phone and a laptop. A larger screen makes it easier to review plans, compare design drafts and approve an agent’s work, which is where a tool like Muse needs your attention most. Combined with the Mac app, Muse now covers the main Apple devices people use for planning and presenting work.
What should you check before connecting Muse to your apps?
Agents become more useful as you connect more accounts, but every connection also gives the agent more access. Start with one or two apps, review what Muse is allowed to do and keep payments, ad spending and client communication behind your own approval. Our guide on AI privacy settings covers the habits that keep your data safer.
To compare Muse with other AI assistants and agents, read our AI tools guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Meta Muse available on Android?
The reports on this update cover iPhone, Mac and iPad. Check the Muse listing on Google Play or Meta’s announcements for Android availability in your country.
How is Meta Muse different from Meta AI?
Muse is built as an agent that carries out multi-step work with your approval, while a chat assistant mainly answers questions in a conversation.
Does Meta Muse work outside the US?
Muse launched in the US first. Availability in other countries may differ, so check the App Store listing in your region.
Who should try Meta Muse?
Muse is worth trying for small business owners, freelancers and marketers who already use tools like Canva, Asana and Meta ad accounts and want an agent that works across them, especially since most use is free. To compare it with OpenAI’s agent, read our guide to OpenAI Dots.
Sources
- 9to5Mac: Meta launches Muse for iPad following weeks as the top iPhone app
- SiliconANGLE: OpenAI launches Dots (includes Meta Muse launch details)
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