# Anvil – Offline AI Assistant — Private Chat & Image Generator

> Offline, private AI assistant for iPhone: chat, document analysis, image generation. (iPhone/iPad app by Nathan Jonhin Cheng.)

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- Developer: [Nathan Jonhin Cheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/6815895103)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 116 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2026-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-11-02
- Monetization: freemium

## What is Anvil?

Your ideas. Your assistant. Your iPhone.

Anvil is an offline and private AI assistant for your iPhone: chat, everyday tools and image creation. Write a first draft, make sense of a document or turn an idea into a picture. Local AI runs on your phone, with no Anvil account required.

CHAT WHEREVER YOU ARE
Brainstorm, rewrite, ask questions and work through ideas with Anvil Core. Download the model once, then keep chatting offline, even in airplane mode. On supported devices, you can also use Apple Intelligence when it is enabled and available. Or add a compatible open model of your own from Hugging Face or Files.

PUT YOUR IDEAS TO WORK
• Write and refine messages, outlines and creative drafts.
• Attach a PDF and ask about its text. Ask about photos and screenshots; text in them is read on your iPhone.
• Keep written notes close to the conversation.
• Check your calendar and add events with your permission.
• Save useful details in Memory, then review or delete them whenever you like.
• Open Anvil from Apple Shortcuts, Control Center or your Lock Screen.

CREATE IMAGES ON YOUR PHONE
Describe a scene, explore a visual idea or create something just for fun. Download Anvil Dream or Dream Lite and make two pictures a day for free, generated on your device. Anvil Pro makes as many as you like. You can also add compatible Core ML image models from Hugging Face or Files.

TALK IT THROUGH
With Anvil Pro, Talk Mode lets you speak naturally and hear replies aloud. Speech recognition and playback run on the phone, so you can use voice with a local model offline once the required assets are available.

MEETING NOTES
Record or import meeting audio, transcribe it and create summaries on your iPhone. Free includes five minutes of saved audio; Pro removes that storage limit. Transcription requires a supported device on iOS 26 or later and downloaded language assets. Summaries require Apple Intelligence or Anvil Core.

CONNECT WHEN YOU CHOOSE
Turn on Web Search for answers from the web in real time, with linked sources. Web Search uses online services and sends your question off the device. Turn it off to return to local chat.

PRIVACY YOU CAN CONTROL
Your chats, notes, meeting recordings, memories and images are stored on your iPhone. No ads, no advertising tracking and no analytics SDK. Anvil does not require an account.

Optional iCloud backup stores encrypted content in your own iCloud account; end to end protection requires Apple's Advanced Data Protection. You can turn backup off in Settings. Downloads, web search, purchases and reports you choose to send use network services. See our privacy policy for details.

START FREE. ADD ANVIL PRO.
Free includes local chat, document and photo attachments, 2 images a day, 5 Web Search queries a day, calendar, memory, Shortcuts, iCloud backup, passcode lock, and up to 10 written notes.

Pro adds unlimited image generation, unlimited Web Search, Talk Mode, unlimited written notes and meeting-note audio storage, custom instructions, response controls, and every theme and app icon. Choose an auto-renewing monthly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase.

GETTING STARTED
Anvil Core is a separate download of about 2.6 GB. Image models need additional storage. Features and speed depend on your iPhone and selected model; Apple Intelligence requires a supported device and enabled service.

Privacy: https://www.anvilai.com/privacy
Terms: https://www.anvilai.com/terms
Model licences: https://www.anvilai.com/licenses

Anvil Pro Lifetime is a one-time purchase that never renews. Anvil Pro Monthly is an automatically renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Monthly renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the period ending. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings.

## Key features

- Offline AI chat and image generation
- Document and photo text analysis
- Calendar integration and event creation
- Local storage for privacy
- Optional web search
- Talk Mode for voice interaction
- Meeting transcription and summarization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anvil Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anvil Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Is Anvil safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Anvil.

## Is Anvil legit?

Anvil – Offline AI Assistant has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Anvil is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Anvil

### What is Anvil's core functionality?

Anvil is an offline and private AI assistant for iPhone. It allows you to chat with an AI model, generate images, analyze documents and photos, manage notes, and interact with your calendar.

### Does Anvil require an account?

No, Anvil does not require an account to use its core offline features. Your data is stored locally on your iPhone for enhanced privacy.

### Can Anvil be used without an internet connection?

Yes, Anvil is designed to work offline. You can download the AI model once and continue chatting, analyzing documents, and generating images even in airplane mode.

### How much does Anvil cost?

Anvil offers a free version with core features, including limited image generation and web search queries. An optional 'Anvil Pro Monthly' subscription is available for $4.99/month, unlocking unlimited features.

### What are the limitations of the free version of Anvil?

The free version includes local chat, document/photo attachments, 2 images per day, 5 web search queries per day, calendar integration, memory features, and up to 10 written notes. Meeting audio storage is limited to five minutes.

### Does Anvil have ads?

No, Anvil does not have advertisements or advertising tracking. The app is committed to user privacy and does not include any ad SDKs.

### What devices is Anvil available on?

Anvil is currently supported on iPhone. Specific features like transcription may require newer iOS versions (iOS 26 or later) and supported devices.

### How often is Anvil updated?

The latest version of Anvil is 4.8, and it was last updated on October 31, 2026. Updates typically bring new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 4.8 — 2026-10-31

No release notes.

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