# ai.local — Local ollama server

> Local LLM server for iOS with Ollama API support and privacy-first design. (iPhone/iPad app by Bruno Wernimont.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ailocal/id6741479958 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bruno Wernimont](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009262680)
- Category: Developer Tools, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-03-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ailocal/id6741479958/reviews.md

## What is ai.local?

Create your own Local LLM Server app, designed to bring advanced language models directly to your iOS device.
  The server supports an Ollama-style API, so you can use your preferred LLM UI.

  Key Features:

  - Privacy-First Design: Run your own local LLM server directly on your device, keeping your data private and secure.
  - Vast Model Selection: Choose from a wide range of language models tailored to different needs.
  - Easy Setup: Start and manage your local server with a user-friendly interface.
  - Offline Capabilities: Use AI even when you're offline, with all processing happening locally on your device.
  - Built-in Web View: Display a web page while the server is running.

  Why Choose Local LLM Server?

  Preserve your privacy. Your data stays on your device, giving you full control over your information.

  Note: This app requires a compatible iOS device with enough processing power to run local language models effectively (such as iPhone 15 Pro or any iPhone 16 model).

## Key features

- Local LLM server on iOS
- Ollama-style API support
- Privacy-first design
- Vast model selection
- Easy setup and management
- Offline AI capabilities

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ailocal/id6741479958/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Why models can’t be load

*2026-04-19*

Why models can’t be load

**Developer response:** Could you write a email about that from the app please?

### 5/5 — Awesome!!

*2026-04-18*

Just what you need for quickly running local llms

### 2/5 — Make it work in background

*2026-04-11*

You should make it work in the background, if you did that then I would pay for the premium and give it 5/5 stars

### 5/5 — LLM on iPad Pro M4 16gb with Obsidian

*2026-04-04*

Finally with ai.local I was able to integrate a local llm into Obsidian with Copilot and it works ✔️ Kewel! And thank you so much! Just need to keep both windows open side by side.

### 3/5 — Ollama, not really

*2026-03-29*

Says it’s an Ollama server, but they only allow models from hugging face.  Had high hopes I could link this to OpenwebUI running on my NAS.  Sadly it doesn’t work properly, but I like the concept.

### 4/5 — Needs more features

*2026-03-28*

This app could definitely help with more customization options, especially max token output

### 1/5 — Can’t load my model?

*2026-03-16*

I have not tried this fully yet and I’ll change the rating after I use it. But at the moment I do not seem to be able to load a specific model from Hugging Face. After searching in the install popup I am presented with a currated list of models. Also, there does not seem to be a way to cancel a download, I had to restart the ipad. Using an iPad Pro 11 inch M5.

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2026-02-23*

I loved the app! it solves everything I needed: an AI server running on my own iPad. I would just like to request a few improvements:
	•	Improve the Hugging Face search, as I can’t find GGUF models, and it’s not possible to see the authors — only the number of downloads.
	•	Add the Hugging Face link to allow direct downloads.
	•	Allow the app to run in the background. I believe a possible workaround would be implementing something similar to YouTube’s background player.

### 3/5 — This could make a lot of money

*2026-01-04*

People don’t realize that ai Llm apps don’t expose rest api usually.   This is a gem but it needs some fixes.   I can confirm rest api actually works.   It does need to allow custom models we can load ourselves, since stuck using their models.   Can’t train these models unfortunately.

The models didn’t work well but I gave 3 stars still because this app could be the one that everyone goes to for this.

### 1/5 — Overly complicated, functionally deficient

*2025-11-17*

This app is complex and lacks instructions. Developers should realize that people don’t want to pay for poorly made AI apps. I’d happily pay for a powerful, well-designed, and documented on-device AI app.

## Frequently asked questions about ai.local

### What is ai.local?

ai.local is an application that allows you to create and run your own local LLM server directly on your iOS device. It supports an Ollama-style API, enabling compatibility with various LLM UIs.

### What are the key features of ai.local?

Key features include a privacy-first design, a vast selection of language models, easy setup through a user-friendly interface, and offline AI capabilities. It also includes a built-in web view.

### What devices are compatible with ai.local?

ai.local is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices. However, it requires a device with sufficient processing power, such as an iPhone 15 Pro or any iPhone 16 model, to run local language models effectively.

### Does ai.local require an internet connection to work?

No, ai.local offers offline capabilities. All AI processing happens locally on your device, allowing you to use AI even when you are not connected to the internet.

### How is ai.local priced?

ai.local is available for free. It also offers in-app purchases, which may provide additional features or content.

### What is the age rating for ai.local?

ai.local has an age rating of 12+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### How often is ai.local updated?

The latest version of ai.local is 1.4.0, which was last updated on March 20, 2026. This suggests a relatively recent update cycle.

### What is the user sentiment for ai.local based on ratings?

ai.local has a rating of 3.5 stars from 4 ratings. This indicates a mixed to positive user reception, with room for improvement.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.2 — 2026-04-18

- Add support for Gemma 4 models
- Fix a bug where the installed models was not correctly fetched on relaunch

### 1.4.1 — 2026-04-08

Add support for Qwen 3.5

### 1.4.0 — 2026-03-20

This version includes numerous minor improvements.
Implement basic TTS and STT

### 1.3.1 — 2026-02-24

- Performance improvement
- Onboarding improvement

### 1.3.0 — 2026-02-18

Added support for the Apple Foundation model.
Implemented model preloading at launch for improved performance.
Partial support for OpenAI-compatible audio STT/TTS endpoints.

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