# BonzAI - Local AI Agent — Your personal & private AI > Local, private, and flexible AI agent for device-based analysis and tasks. (iPhone/iPad app by Thomas LECONTE.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonzai-local-ai-agent/id6752847988 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Thomas LECONTE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841319786) - Category: Productivity, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.10/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 39 MB - Languages: American English, French (France) - Released: 2025-10-02 - Data updated: 2026-09-09 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonzai-local-ai-agent/id6752847988/reviews.md ## What is BonzAI? YOUR PERSONAL LOCAL AI AGENT BonzAI turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a personal AI agent: chat, reason, analyze files, run research, and automate tasks from an interface designed for the Apple ecosystem. YOUR DATA STAYS UNDER CONTROL BonzAI prioritizes local execution when you choose it, and lets you connect external services only when you need them. Your conversations, history, and files remain under your control. By favoring local execution, BonzAI also helps reduce cloud dependency and reliance on energy-hungry remote infrastructure. ANALYZE DOCUMENTS AND IMAGES Summarize, question, and transform PDFs, CSV, JSON, text files, and images. With a compatible model, analysis can stay on your device to help protect the privacy of your content. STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE WEB Run personal research, explore current news, or ask for a clear summary of important trends. BonzAI can use web search to find, compare, and summarize useful information. CONNECT YOUR TOOLS BonzAI can use built-in tools such as weather, web search, and location. With MCP, connect your favorite services such as Home Assistant, Notion, Google Drive, or your own servers — only when you choose to. AUTOMATE WITH SIRI AND SHORTCUTS Use BonzAI with Siri and the Shortcuts app: ask BonzAI, analyze an image, analyze a document, create or open a conversation, prewarm a local model, and build agentic routines. CHOOSE YOUR AI Use Apple Intelligence, local open-source models (such as Gemma, Qwen, Phi, Mistral, Llama, DeepSeek, and more), local servers (such as Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM, or llama.cpp), or remote API providers when you need more power. FOR ADVANCED USERS BonzAI relies on llama.cpp to run efficient GGUF models on Apple devices. Download models from Hugging Face, tune inference parameters, create custom AI personas, and adapt BonzAI to your workflow. BonzAI: the AI agent that takes root on your devices, not in the cloud. ## Key features - 100% local data processing for privacy - Supports open-source and remote AI models - Private document and image analysis - Advanced reasoning capabilities - Siri Shortcuts integration - Customizable AI personas and parameters - MCP Client for service integration ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | A sandwich | $3.99 | one-time | | A coffee | $0.99 | one-time | | Maximum propulsion | $17.99 | one-time | | A well-deserved break | $8.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonzai-local-ai-agent/id6752847988/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Powerful app *2026-07-09* This app is seriously slept on. It can handle documents and images. It allows the use of custom .GGUF models and supports MCP tools. It has web search, current time, weather, and location built in and you can add your own MCP servers with an API key or Oauth 2.x. If you have an API key for a cloud model such as Claude or ChatGPT you can import that and use it as well. While it’s not LM Studio it contains nearly everything you could need in a mobile context. You can customize hyperparameters, use KV Cache quantization, and support context lengths to whatever your device capabilities are. You can even adjust the amount of tokens used for image analysis which is super useful. I have been able to run Qwen 3.5 4B (Q5_K_M) with VL projector disabled at 80k context length with Q5_1 KV Cache quantization… on an iPhone 17 Pro. The app only crashes on me if I try to do something insane such as run Qwen 3.5 9B at 48k context. The app works great on Mac as well and it’s intuitive enough that my mom is able to use it. If the app is crashing on you choose a smaller model or upgrade your iPhone 11; it literally came out last decade. **Developer response:** Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review! It really means a lot, especially because you clearly explored many of the advanced features. My goal from day one has been to make powerful local AI accessible on mobile without sacrificing flexibility, whether that’s running custom GGUF models, connecting MCP servers, or using cloud providers when needed. I also had a good laugh at the iPhone 11 comment 😄. More seriously, you’re absolutely right that model size and context length need to match the device’s available memory. The app tries to expose those settings so advanced users can push their hardware, while still remaining approachable enough for everyone else. Thank you again for your support and for helping others understand what the app can do. Reviews like yours genuinely help independent apps like this one grow. ### 5/5 — iOS local performance is unbelievably fast *2026-07-07* This thing is sick. As far as I’m aware this is the only local ai sandbox that allows your local model on your phone to access the web through iPhones. Developer please explain agentic shortcuts with better copy. Users that are looking for something like this have no idea its already available because there’s no sales copy explaing ### 5/5 — One of the best *2026-06-03* BonzAI is one of the best local AI apps I have tested on iPhone so far. For a free app, its local model experience, tool support, and overall direction are genuinely impressive. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad to hear you’re enjoying BonzAI and that it stands out among the local AI apps you’ve tried. My goal is to make powerful, private AI accessible to everyone, and it’s incredibly rewarding to hear that the app is heading in the right direction. Thank you for your support, and I hope you’ll continue enjoying the upcoming updates! ### 5/5 — Great app for running local AI *2026-05-12* I don’t use ai too often but I’m trying to utilize it more on device and this app helps me do that in a quick, accurate and efficient way. The user interface is phenomenal. Very, very underrated app! **Developer response:** Thank you so much. Really happy to hear the app makes on-device AI simple and useful for you. And thanks a lot for the kind words about the UI ### 5/5 — The Best. *2026-05-11* I have tried countless apps in the app store to find one that lets me use Prism ML’s Bonzai with full web access. Im not sure what sort of dark magic this app is using, but the quality of the web searches and the flawless integration of my beloved Bonzai 8B has currently replaced my entire habit of going to Google for web searches. This has replaced the need for Google web search, GPT for random questions, and sometimes even shopping. The weather and clock features are excellent too. Simply asking my model about my location’s weather gives highly accurate pulls every time (with the right settings and setup of course). As far as integration goes, I have yet to find an app that is compatible with Bonsai (fully) AND uses the correct settings its makers recommended + full web search and much more. **Developer response:** Thank you so much. This means a lot to hear, especially from someone using Bonzai 8B heavily. Really happy the web search integration and built-in tools are working as you expect. More improvements coming soon… ### 3/5 — Decent LLM Client *2026-05-07* Works fine sometimes, but quite often takes up 100% of the CPU and then I have to kill the session. Please fix this! ### 1/5 — iOS app works *2026-04-20* I got the iOS version of this app first, and it worked fine with my “custom” endpoint. I use the same endpoint with the macOS version and it doesn’t work. Doesn’t show the models. Doesn’t show any error message. It just… doesn’t… work. **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback, and sorry for the confusion you experienced. There was indeed an issue affecting the macOS version, and the fix itself was unfortunately delayed due to Apple’s review process. This has now been resolved, and the fix is included in the latest version of the app. Please make sure to update BonzAI on macOS : your custom endpoint and models should work as expected again. If you still run into any issues, feel free to reach out, I’ll be happy to help. ### 5/5 — Impressive UX and features *2026-02-24* I really like the look and feel of this app. Good selection of models, has conversation history, *shows you which models will run great, good, and just alright on your device*. UX design is very good (a lot of devs miss the importance of this). An option to connect to locally hosted inference servers is all this needs - initially 4 stars on this point, but moved to 5 for the UX. **Developer response:** Thanks so much for your awesome feedback Just a quick heads-up: you can now update the app to enjoy the feature you mentioned 😉 I’ve added support for connecting to locally hosted inference servers. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and for bumping the rating to 5 stars for the UX ### 2/5 — Censorship *2026-02-12* It’s too scared to talk or do pretty much anything that has to do with anything in the news it’s way too controlled and throttle **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. The app uses publicly available open-weight models and does not apply additional restrictions or content filtering on top of them. If you experienced limitations around news-related topics, this is likely due to the behavior of the specific model being used rather than intentional throttling within the app itself. Different models can vary significantly in how they handle sensitive or current events topics. You may want to try a different available model to see if it better matches your expectations. If you’d like, feel free to reach out with more details about what you tried. I’m always open to improving the experience. ### 5/5 — Stunning work *2026-01-25* (My last review was deleted after being commented on for some unknown reason and I use this app daily so I thought I’d just update) after trying this app out for awhile I can safely say it is the most recommended on device ai assistant I’ve found yet gives ACTUAL ACCURATE information with web searches dosent take up too my system power completely on device so no worry about the global impact or data collection 10/10 app only thang id really like too see is a text too speach feature OR voice chat the llms here are so accurate it would work out rather decently **Developer response:** Thank you so much for your amazing review and support! I’m incredibly motivated to keep improving the app and adding new features thanks to feedback like yours. Knowing it’s useful, efficient, and respectful of the planet truly means a lot. More great things are coming! ## Frequently asked questions about BonzAI ### Does BonzAI have ads? No, BonzAI is ad-free. It is a free application that does not display advertisements. ### What devices does BonzAI support? BonzAI is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, leveraging the processing power of your Apple devices. ### How often is BonzAI updated? The latest version, 1.7.4, was released on March 15, 2026. Updates are frequent, ensuring the app stays current with AI advancements and features. ### What is the age rating for BonzAI? BonzAI is rated for users aged 9 and older, making it suitable for a wide range of individuals interested in AI technology. ### Can I analyze my documents with BonzAI? Yes, BonzAI offers private document analysis, allowing you to summarize and query PDFs, CSV, JSON, and text files directly on your device. ### How does BonzAI ensure user privacy? BonzAI guarantees total respect for your privacy by keeping all conversations, documents, and data 100% on your device, with no cloud uploads. ### What AI models can I use with BonzAI? BonzAI supports Apple Intelligence, popular open-source models like Mistral and Llama, and can connect to local servers or remote API providers for extensive AI capabilities. ### Is BonzAI free to use? Yes, BonzAI is available for free. While it has in-app purchases, the core functionality and local AI processing are accessible without charge. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.10 — 2026-09-04 • Enhanced MCP: custom HTTP headers, server editing, and faster tool search. • Added Liquid AI’s LFM2.5 2.6B local model. • More reliable reasoning and better support for always-on reasoning models. • Visual improvements and stability fixes. ### 1.9.1 — 2026-07-15 * Agent Routines in Shortcuts now support Apple Intelligence * Added new downloadable models: LFM2.5 8B A1B and Prism ML Ternary Bonsai * Conversations can now be duplicated ### 1.9 — 2026-07-10 * Agent Routines in Shortcuts now support Apple Intelligence * Added new downloadable models: MiniCPM5 1B and LFM2.5 230M * Conversations can now be duplicated ### 1.8.6 — 2026-06-22 * NEW: MTP support / speculative decoding support for compatible models, helping speed up some longer answers. * Improved model downloads: clearer progress, speed, ETA, pause/resume and cancel actions. * Update models directly from the model settings. * Enhanced model settings: more reliable model details, better memory estimates and editable API model capabilities. * Better responses rendering and text selection * Added BonzAI’s X account link in settings. ### 1.8.5 — 2026-06-01 * NEW: MTP support / speculative decoding support for compatible models, helping speed up some longer answers. * Improved model downloads: clearer progress, speed, ETA, pause/resume and cancel actions. * Update models directly from the model settings. * Enhanced model settings: more reliable model details, better memory estimates and editable API model capabilities. * Added BonzAI’s X account link in settings. ## Apps similar to BonzAI | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [TakeNote: AI Markdown Notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takenote-ai-markdown-notes/id6751735244) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Productivity | | [Today: To Do List](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-to-do-list/id572578212) | 4.5 (2) | $0.99 | Productivity | | [Share Server](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-server/id6754194116) | — | Free | Productivity | | [Plain AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-ai/id6753973258) | — | Free | Productivity | | [Chat Notes: Threaded Ideas](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-notes-threaded-ideas/id6753681215) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Productivity | | [Secure Local Notes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secure-local-notes/id6754113900) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Productivity | ## Related topics [local ai agent](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/local-ai-agent) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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