# Askly — Buy AI only when you need it. > Buy AI only when you need it. (iPhone/iPad app by Lian van der Vyver.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/askly/id6785238015 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Lian van der Vyver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255182095) - Category: Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 40 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2026-07-22 - Data updated: 2026-09-10 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/askly/id6785238015/reviews.md ## What is Askly? Askly makes powerful AI simple, useful, and affordable. In South Africa, you use AI Airtime, a prepaid balance for AI services. Top up in rand, use AI whenever you need it, and keep your balance for as long as you like. There are no monthly subscriptions, and your balance never expires. Try Askly with a limited number of free Quick questions before signing in. When you are ready for more, top up with an amount that suits you. Each completed request is priced individually, and you can always see exactly what was used and how much balance remains. Features • Choose between Quick, Smart, and Deep Think • Access AI from OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and DeepSeek • Ask questions, brainstorm ideas, and solve everyday problems • Write and improve emails, reports, applications, and other content • Get coding, technical, maths, and study assistance • Explore a searchable library of ready-to-use AI tasks • Upload images and documents for analysis • Generate original images from a description • Create downloadable PDF, Word, PowerPoint, spreadsheet, and HTML files • Copy answers and continue longer responses • Search, rename, and manage previous conversations • Use Askly in a range of supported South African languages • Redeem AI Airtime vouchers by entering or scanning a code • View your balance and activity history across your devices Simple prepaid AI Top up your AI Airtime balance and use it across different AI models and tasks. Quick requests generally cost less, while deeper reasoning, longer answers, image generation, and file-based work may cost more. You are charged only after a request is completed. If a request cannot be completed, your balance is not charged. AI Airtime: • Has no monthly subscription • Has no long-term commitment • Never expires • Is charged per completed request • Keeps you in control of your spending Built for everyday life Askly is designed for students, professionals, entrepreneurs, developers, creators, and anyone who wants practical access to modern AI without another recurring subscription. Privacy and security Your account and conversations are protected using secure connections. Your information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, and you can permanently delete your account from within the app. Download Askly, try your free Quick questions, and discover a more flexible way to use premium AI with prepaid AI Airtime. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | R15 AI Airtime Balance | $0.99 | one-time | | R29 AI Airtime Balance | $1.99 | one-time | | R59 AI Airtime Balance | $3.99 | one-time | | R149 AI Airtime Balance | $9.99 | one-time | | R10 AI Airtime Balance | $0.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.3 — 2026-09-07 Askly 1.1.3 introduces refreshed branding across the app. • Updated Askly logo and app icon • Refreshed App Store screenshots • Improved logo presentation in light and dark mode ### 1.1.2 — 2026-08-12 Askly 1.1.2 makes everyday AI smoother and easier to use. • Improved balance, top-up, and payment flows • Simpler back navigation across key screens • Guest questions now carry into your account after sign-up • Better support for maths and technical answers • Updated support details and reliability improvements ### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-27 You can now create and download documents directly in the app using AI. We’ve also improved chat reliability and fixed several formatting issues. ### 1.1.0 — 2026-07-23 Small improvements ### 1.0 — 2026-07-22 No release notes. ## More apps by Lian van der Vyver - [Worldwide Animal Sounds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldwide-animal-sounds/id1565918568) - [Vdea](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdea/id6504130370) - [Aqua-Clash](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-clash/id6748430153) All apps by Lian van der Vyver: https://appshunter.io/developer/1255182095 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-10.*