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BonzAI - Local AI Agent

BonzAI - Local AI Agent

Your personal & private AI

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  • Released
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  • October 2, 2025
  • July 15, 2026

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Developer

Thomas LECONTE
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This AI assistant prioritizes your privacy by processing all data locally on your device. It offers flexible AI model integration, including open-source options and remote APIs, for tasks like document and image analysis, with powerful customization and built-in tools.

✓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
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What's New in BonzAI

1.9.1

July 15, 2026

* 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

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Powerful app

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.
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CostelloemCostelloem

Response from developer

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.

iOS local performance is unbelievably fast

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
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KevinbotKevinbot

One of the best

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.
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Response from developer

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!

Great app for running local AI

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!
SoundwaivSoundwaiv

Response from developer

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

The Best.

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.
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EmusetteEmusette

Response from developer

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…

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FAQ

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.