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AI Desktop 98

AI Desktop 98

Private AI, Retro Desktop

24 ratings
15 reviews
📊 Productivity
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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Released
March 25, 2026
Updated
August 29, 2026

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Developer

Pritesh Desai
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Experience a retro desktop interface powered by advanced AI. Interact with various AI models, manage conversations, and enjoy nostalgic features like a BIOS boot sequence and sound effects. It offers on-device processing for enhanced privacy.

✓Interactive retro desktop interface
✓Multiple AI backend options
✓On-device and cloud AI support
✓Conversation management and organization
✓Retro web browser
✓Customizable chat appearance
✓Nostalgic sound effects and CRT overlay
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What's New in AI Desktop 98

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August 29, 2026

Initializing Update Wizard... Installing Microsoft Clippy Component (v1.0)... Updating Default Internet Explorer Runtime... Applying Virtual RAM Extension (32MB Cache)... System update completed successfully. Please restart your computer.

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my go-to AI app

AI Desktop 98 is a smooth, desktop-native way to discover and run local LLMs, with great retro UI and flexibility, so it has become my go-to over the other options.
K3Konrad Laimer 365

Great App!

Love this app! Perfectly fits the aesthetic of my phone theme and fills me with nostalgic joy! However, I do wish this app was updated to a current version, other than that, I love this app and use it every day and highly recommended
Yysfdhn

Response from developer

Hi there, thanks for your review. What do you mean by “updated to a current version”? Are you talking about iOS 27?

Comes out in Asian language

I was so excited to try this app. Once downloaded, went to use “the internet” (AI chatbot) and the replies come out in Japanese language. I tried updating but still the same as of this morning 8/27/26. I went ahead and deleted the app.
TRT Redd

Delightfully refreshing!

So depending on your iPhone model, this will run different for different people, but I absolutely love this app!!!!
LLikeARyanStoneCowboy

Fun and interesting

Really unique way to interact with local AI models. Creative and artistic app with pragmatic applications
EKElijah Keen
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FAQ

Does AI Desktop 98 have ads?

AI Desktop 98 is free and does not contain advertisements. It focuses on providing a clean, uninterrupted user experience.

What AI models can I use with AI Desktop 98?

AI Desktop 98 supports Apple Intelligence on-device, local MLX models, and cloud providers like OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and more. It connects to 11 cloud providers in total.

How does AI Desktop 98 handle privacy?

On-device models run 100% locally with no internet required, data collection, or accounts. Cloud API mode uses your own API key, with no data passing through their servers.

Can I save and organize my AI conversations in AI Desktop 98?

Yes, you can save, rename, search, and organize conversations within the 'My Documents' feature. Deleted chats can also be restored from the Recycle Bin.

What devices is AI Desktop 98 available on?

AI Desktop 98 is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

Is AI Desktop 98 suitable for younger users?

AI Desktop 98 has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences.

How often is AI Desktop 98 updated?

The latest version, 2.4, was released on May 6, 2026, indicating recent development activity. The app was initially released on March 25, 2026.

Does AI Desktop 98 offer offline functionality?

Yes, on-device models run 100% locally, meaning you can use them without an internet connection.