# Lekh AI - Local AI Studio — user reviews

> 28 indexed App Store user reviews of Lekh AI by Kaila Consulting Inc., rated 3.90/5 from 50 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lekh-ai-local-ai-studio/id6757496953/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lekh-ai-local-ai-studio/id6757496953.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 32 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 9

## Newest reviews (8 of 28)

### 4/5 — Voice feature

*2026-07-08*

First, thank you for this app. it is a good one. 
Second, there are some problems:
1. Voice mode doesn’t work
2. The slider of changing voice from Kokoro TTS doesn’t work.

### 4/5 — Awesome

*2026-05-10*

Exactly what I was looking for, totally worth the money if you’re an AI enthusiast. 
Really hoping for Linux support🤞

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review! Really happy to hear you’re enjoying it and feel it’s worth it.

As for Linux support – I’d love to get there someday. Right now I’m focused on improving the Mac version, but it’s definitely something I’ve thought about.

Appreciate the support!

### 2/5 — There is a bug

*2026-03-27*

After downloading deepseek model, It says the model not downloaded yet. Maybe because ipad. My device is ipad pro m4.

**Developer response:** Thanks for reporting this – definitely sounds like a bug, especially on iPad Pro M4. The model should work after download. I’ll look into this and push a fix soon. In the meantime, try restarting the app or re-downloading the model.

### 4/5 — Awesome app!

*2026-03-06*

I'm impressed with the app, Lekh AI. The effort put into developing this tool for users is evident. I'd like to suggest a few improvements to enhance the experience. The addition of Qwen 3.5 4B has significantly boosted the app's intelligence. However, I think the thinking phase of the model could be refined. Implementing a feature similar to Locally AI's approach could be beneficial. Currently, the model doesn't seem to be listed under "thinking" in the model catalog, or it might be a minor oversight. Having both the thinking and answer in a single response feels a bit rushed. I'd appreciate it if this aspect could be addressed to provide a more comprehensive and transparent interaction with the model.

**Developer response:** Really appreciate the thoughtful feedback! The "thinking" behavior actually depends on how the model exposes its reasoning tokens, and Qwen 3.5 4B currently outputs them inline rather than as a separate phase. I’m experimenting with better ways to structure and display this so it feels more transparent and less rushed. Also good catch on the catalog listing – I’ll take a look at that. Thanks for taking the time to share this!

### 3/5 — Paid Access Weird. Cool app, update fumbled

*2026-02-15*

Update:
Apparently some users still have their access, others don’t, and sometimes its just confusing because it will say Lifetime while offering the subscription and Lifetime Payment in the settings, so double payment is possible and kinda shouldn’t be.

Got this before iAP and was still contemplating buying lifetime for $5, because it’s reasonable and aparently the update bungled some things.  Found out there may or may not have been mixed promises to prior early users that tried the app before the paywall.  I used this with ministral 3b, though I happen to delete chats right after.  

$5 really isn’t a lot for a pretty solid app, but it is too much when it could later $10 where the paywalled features shift.  Its getting more common.

**Developer response:** Hi Bran – I really appreciate you taking the time to write this.

I want to clarify something important: early paid users are absolutely not expected to pay again. If you purchased the app when it was $1.99, you are permanently grandfathered in.

The recent update introduced the subscription model for new users, and unfortunately there was a restore bug that temporarily affected some early purchasers. That was not intentional, and it has already been fixed. If your access was revoked, please restore purchases again on the latest version – and if it still doesn’t work, email me directly and I’ll make sure it’s resolved.

There were no mixed promises – anyone who bought the app before the switch keeps full access. The lifetime option is only for new users who didn’t previously purchase.

I completely understand the hesitation around shifting pricing models. I’m an indie developer building this full-time, and moving to subscription was what allows me to continue improving the app (new models, GGUF support, better memory, TTS upgrades, etc.) without compromising quality.

That said – early supporters matter to me a lot. You helped make the app what it is.

If anything still isn’t working correctly on your end, please reach out and I’ll personally take care of it.

Thanks again for being honest about your experience

### 5/5 — Works like a charm

*2026-01-21, version 1.2*

Works amazing on my iPhone 16Pro. Great entertainment when you don’t have internet. Thanks for making it so accessible.

### 5/5 — Very cool!

*2026-01-20, version 1.1*

AI privacy has always been a concern for me, and having a tool like this that also is so affordable is amazing!!

### 5/5 — Best out of the rest

*2026-01-16, version 1.1*

Loving every feature of this app.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — 很好的软件

*2026-07-30*

但是希望能完全免费

### 1/5 — Not clear about needing money

*2026-04-05*

The app doesn’t specify you need to pay to use it until you’ve already wasted 15 minutes waiting for it to download. The app should just cost money on the AppStore rather than letting you get through the whole setup just to be hit with a scummy subscription requirement and a trial designed to make you forget and spend money infinitely.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback – there is a 3-day free trial shown before subscribing, but I agree it should be clearer earlier in the setup. I’ll improve that so there’s no confusion.

### 1/5 — Don’t download this app so bad

*2026-03-06*

A bad, dirty, and deceptive app that takes money for nothing and charges more than required

**Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. We’re always working to improve the experience. The app is intentionally priced to stay affordable at $4.99, and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

### 1/5 — Paid Access Revoked. Cool app, update fumbled

*2026-02-13*

Update:
Scratch all that.  Realize this was a paid app for $1.99 and now it’s a subscription and possibly all or a number of those that bought the app are expected (based on the update revoking access) to fund this again.

Got this before iAP and was still contemplating buying lifetime for $5, because it’s reasonable and aparently the update bungled some things.  Found out there may or may not have been mixed promises to prior early users that tried the app before the paywall.  I used this with ministral 3b, though I happen to delete chats right after.  

$5 really isn’t a lot for a pretty solid app, but it is too much when it could later $10 where the paywalled features shift.  Its getting more common.

### 1/5 — Ужасно

*2026-02-12*

Была единоразовая плата, теперь приложение сделали бесплатно и с покупкой внутри приложения, просто на***ли

**Developer response:** Я понимаю, почему на первый взгляд может показаться именно так, но хочу прояснить ситуацию.

Когда приложение изначально было платным, все, кто его купил в тот период, навсегда сохранили за собой право повторной оплаты. От вас не ожидается повторной оплаты, и никакие функции не были намеренно убраны у платных пользователей.

Недавнее изменение сделало приложение бесплатным для скачивания с возможностью внутриигровых покупок для новых пользователей в будущем. Это позволяет большему количеству людей попробовать его, поддерживая при этом дальнейшую разработку.

После обновления возникла временная проблема с восстановлением, которая затронула некоторых первых покупателей, и я прекрасно понимаю, насколько это может быть неприятно. Эта ошибка исправлена. Если с вас снова списали деньги или вы потеряли доступ, пожалуйста, свяжитесь со мной напрямую, и я позабочусь о том, чтобы проблема была решена должным образом.

У меня не было абсолютно никакого намерения «обмануть» первых сторонников. Как независимый разработчик, я считаю, что люди, купившие приложение на раннем этапе, — это причина его существования сегодня, и я отношусь к этому серьезно.

Если у вас что-то конкретное не работает, дайте мне знать, и я помогу.

### 1/5 — Why

*2026-02-12*

I purchased it when it was free for limited time 
And now want to subscribe

**Developer response:** Hi 

If you previously purchased the app when it was a paid download, you are automatically grandfathered in and do not need a subscription.

There was a temporary bug in the latest update that incorrectly showed the paywall to some existing users. That issue has now been fixed. Please update to the latest version of the app and it should unlock automatically or you can click on restore purchases.

Just to clarify: downloading the app now (after it became free with trial) is not considered a previous purchase. Only users who bought it when it was a paid app are grandfathered in.

If you’re still having trouble after updating, please DM me and I’ll sort it out right away

### 1/5 — False info page

*2026-02-10*

This app dose not show anything about in app purchases for a subscription but dose in fact have one another subscription service ontop of the many that are already out thare its rather disappointing and turned me off right away

**Developer response:** Hi – thanks for the feedback.

The app originally launched as a paid download with no subscription. Recently, it was changed to a free download with a 3-day trial and optional subscription, which is clearly listed on the App Store under In-App Purchases.

There was also a short-lived bug that affected the paywall display, but that has been fixed.

If you previously purchased the app when it was paid, you are automatically grandfathered in and do not need to subscribe.

I understand subscription fatigue is real – I’m a solo developer and I’m trying to balance keeping the app sustainable while still offering an affordable option. I genuinely appreciate you giving it a look.

### 1/5 — I'm already purchased it

*2026-02-10*

Why need subscribe can't open it

### 2/5 — Slow

*2026-05-04*

Loading like it started in 1989

### 2/5 — Lekh AI

*2026-03-28*

Doesn’t perform very well.
I had higher hopes for it.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the honest feedback – performance can vary depending on the model and device. I’m actively improving this with each update, especially on newer hardware.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — First impressions

*2026-03-18*

I’m very impressed with this app. There’s a ton of models to download if you have the space and the hardware to run it. The price is unbeatable. It has online integration if you need but mainly is great for keeping off the grid or if towers go down. Honestly, most people should give this a try if not just as a back up .

**Developer response:** Thank you so much, Francois – really appreciate you taking the time to share this 🙏

That’s exactly what I was aiming for with Lekh: something powerful, flexible, and still completely usable offline when it matters most.

You’re absolutely right – having a private, on-device backup (especially when connectivity isn’t reliable) is something more people should think about.

If you ever have any suggestions or run into anything, feel free to reach out. Thanks again for the support! 😊

### 5/5 — Incredible Value and Features

*2026-03-09*

This app is amazing. The amount of functionality it offers while running locally is seriously impressive. It performs smoothly and efficiently, and the privacy-first approach makes it even better. The added features like image and voice generation are a great bonus. For the price, it’s an exceptional value and one of the most impressive AI apps I’ve used.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for this – really appreciate you taking the time to write such a detailed review 🙏

It means a lot to hear that the local-first approach, performance, and features are all hitting the mark for you. That balance between power, privacy, and smooth experience is exactly what I’ve been aiming for.

Glad you’re enjoying the image and voice features too – there’s a lot more coming soon. If you ever have ideas or feedback, I’d love to hear it!

Thanks again for the support

### 5/5 — Loved the iOS App and loving the Mac app even more

*2026-03-04, version 5.2*

Thank you so much for bringing this to Mac. It works great.

### 5/5 — Top Notch!

*2026-03-03*

I’ve been using this on my iPhone 17 Pro Max for a good while, and I must say, the macOS version of this does not disappoint!  This is one of the best local AI tools I’ve ever seen, and with the price, you just cannot go wrong!  Excellent job!!!!!!!!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words – this honestly means a lot 🙏

I’m really glad you’re enjoying both the iPhone and macOS versions. Building a powerful fully local AI experience has been a big focus, so it’s awesome to hear it’s delivering for you.

If you ever have any suggestions or features you’d love to see next, feel free to reach out – I’m always listening and improving the app based on feedback like yours.

Really appreciate the support!

### 5/5 — Wow!

*2026-02-16, version 2.6*

I have sampled many offline LLM apps and I got to say that for the money this app has a lot of punch. It is feature rich with an innovative interface. It gives you almost full operational control which many localized ai apps do not. It can push the iPhone a bit depending on your choice of model that you want to use. Prioritize the battery / memory for this ai suite app. Also, it integrates with Siri and it allows for icon shortcuts for the Home Screen that ties into specific app functions. Very cool. It’s a complete package. Having said that, devs keep on strengthening those offline elements that we ai hobby tinkerers like. Kudos 👍

### 5/5 — Robust

*2026-02-04*

Tons of options and a clear walkthrough of how to best set up the app. Lots of AI platforms offered to pull into the experience. Really versatile, and smooth UI. Great tool!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for this – it really means a lot.

I’ve put a ton of care into making the setup clear and giving users flexibility with different AI models, so hearing that it feels versatile and smooth is incredibly encouraging.

Appreciate you taking the time to write this. More improvements coming soon 🙏

### 5/5 — 4B vl or. Any other model short context bug

*2026-01-28*

I can’t get a long enough context lenght no mater how long I put the token limit and if I put it. On 4096 it starts coding when I didn’t ask for that ‘this is a bug

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words – seriously, this made my day 🙏❤️
I’m really glad you’re enjoying the app.

You’re absolutely right that model conversion is a huge barrier, especially without access to a PC. A flow where you can import a custom model and have the app automatically handle Core ML conversion is something I’ve been thinking about, and feedback like this really reinforces how valuable that would be.

LoRA support is also a highly requested feature and especially important for creators like you – being able to load, manage, and apply LoRAs cleanly is very much on the roadmap. Support for newer models like z image turbo, SD 3.5 Medium, and Flux Klein 4B is something I’m actively tracking as well, though some of these depend on format compatibility and on-device performance constraints. That said, expanding model support is a top priority.

Also, huge respect for being a LoRA creator – Aetheric Rendering Style is a sick name, and I’ll definitely check it out on CivitAI 👀✨

Thanks again for the enthusiasm and the suggestions. Feedback like this genuinely helps steer development, and there’s a lot more coming 😁🚀

### 5/5 — SIMLPY THE BEST

*2026-01-25, version 1.3*

Excellent 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

### 5/5 — Auto convert models to coreml and add Lora support and please add z image turbo

*2026-01-22*

Please add a feature for importing custom models where the app automatically converts the model to coreml format idk how to convert the models myself and I don’t have a pc so please add this feature this app is awesome!! 

Also please add Lora support and add z image turbo and sd3.5 medium and flux Klein 4B this would be awesome to add as I am a Lora creator and have created many Lora’s for z image turbo and a few for sd3.5 medium just type Aetheric Rendering Style in civitai model search bar😍🤓👀😁🥹👨🏽‍💻❤️🧑🏾‍🎓

### 5/5 — Detailed, well-designed app for the price.

*2026-01-22*

This app has lots of models, privacy-focused, and has lots of incredible features and is well-designed. $2 lifetime and no subscription fees, this is a really good buy.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words 🙏
I’m really glad you’re enjoying the model selection, privacy-first approach, and overall design of the app.

Keeping it fully on-device, subscription-free, and affordable was a very intentional choice, so it means a lot to hear that you see the value in it. Thanks again for the support – and more improvements are on the way 🚀

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