# LLM Pigeon — Your private AI chatbot

> Private AI chatbot using local LLMs on a Mac via iCloud sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Perma Evidence SA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/llm-pigeon/id6746935952 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Perma Evidence SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628117471)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-06-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/llm-pigeon/id6746935952/reviews.md

## What is LLM Pigeon?

Put a full-featured AI assistant in your pocket—without sending a single word to any outside cloud.

LLM Pigeon works together with LLM Pigeon Server on your Mac.

• Type a message on your iPhone.
• The text is stored inside your private iCloud files.
• Your Mac picks it up, runs the large-language model locally, writes the reply, and CloudKit delivers the answer back to the phone.

Why you’ll love it
• 100 % privacy: messages never leave your own iCloud container; no analytics, no ads, no accounts. You can optionally add a search-engine API.
• Real LLMs: choose from a set of built-in models or point the server at LM Studio or Ollama to swap in any model you prefer.

How it works
1.	Install LLM Pigeon Server (free) on a Mac that’s signed in with the same iCloud account.
2.	Download the models you want and, if you’d like web search, enter a Serper API key.
3.	Start a new chat in the iOS app.
4.	Receive answers in seconds, even on hotel Wi-Fi.

Zero data collection
• No personal information
• No usage analytics
• No crash logs—everything stays on your devices
• If you enable web search, only the queries your LLM generates are sent to Serper.

Requirements
• iPhone running iOS 17 or later
• Mac running macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later with LLM Pigeon Server installed
• iCloud Drive enabled on both devices

## Key features

- 100% privacy, no data sent to cloud
- Local large language model execution
- iCloud sync between iPhone and Mac
- Choice of built-in or custom LLM models
- Optional web search integration

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/llm-pigeon/id6746935952/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing Potential

*2025-08-02, version 6.0*

As other reviewers have said this does feel like it’s still in beta. I talked to the guy who made it via Reddit. He said he is a one man team working on both apps during his off time. However as other reviewers have noted, this thing has amazing potential. Just so you know, I’m running this on an M3 MacBook Air with a gigabytes of unified memory. I use the Qwen3-.6b model and it works great for getting the weather and news reports.

### 5/5 — M3 Mac Mini works!

*2025-07-25, version 5.0*

So as the titles says I use this on a m3 Mac mini with 8gb of ram. It does exactly what it says it will do. Honestly this thing is great I use it with tailscale and LM Studio. I use tailscale so that I can use it on mobile data. I found it on reddit thanks to u/Valuable-Run2129. Honestly I am surprised they don’t make you at least buy the apps but hey I will take it. Oh NO SUBSCRIPTIONS!!!!

### 4/5 — A great start

*2025-07-19, version 5.0*

Nifty (free) tool and works! But really feels like a beta.

Used it for about 5 minutes but I’ll try it out more.

-I don’t want to download models in yet another place. I have things configured really well in LM Studio
-You have to manually type a model name to interact with LM studio models, which is a shame because I’m certain LM Studio supports GET requests for model names.
-You can only have one model from LM Studio configured  at a time. Again, a GET request to LM Studio would fox this.
-I would love to see a chat stream, but I understand if that’s a limitation of architecture requiring minimal setup. Fair trade off if so.
-I would like the option to see thoughts from thinking models
-If a model isn’t loaded in LM Studio, it gets stuck in a loop if a chat is requested. I think there is a setting to load models on demand in LM Studio, but some feedback from Pigeon would be helpful for troubleshooting.

### 5/5 — Clever and free

*2025-06-18, version 1.0*

I love the way this app works with LM Studio on a Mac to enable us to access our local LLMs via iCloud. Companion server for MacOS needed so be sure to download that. Open source and free! What more could we want?

## Frequently asked questions about LLM Pigeon

### Does LLM Pigeon have ads?

No, LLM Pigeon is ad-free. The app emphasizes 100% privacy with no analytics or advertisements.

### What are the system requirements for LLM Pigeon?

You need an iPhone running iOS 17 or later and a Mac running macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later with LLM Pigeon Server installed and iCloud Drive enabled on both devices.

### How does LLM Pigeon ensure privacy?

All messages are stored within your private iCloud files and processed locally on your Mac. No personal information, usage analytics, or crash logs are collected.

### Can I use my own AI models with LLM Pigeon?

Yes, you can choose from a set of built-in models or point the LLM Pigeon Server at LM Studio or Ollama to use any model you prefer.

### Is LLM Pigeon available on Android or Windows?

Currently, LLM Pigeon is only available for iPhone and requires a Mac for its server component. It is not compatible with Android or Windows devices.

### How often is LLM Pigeon updated?

The latest version, 8.0, was released on 2025-08-12. Updates are provided by the developer, Perma Evidence SA, to ensure functionality and reliability.

### What is the user rating for LLM Pigeon?

LLM Pigeon has a rating of 3.8 stars based on 4 user ratings. This indicates a generally positive but mixed reception from its current user base.

### Can I enable web search in LLM Pigeon?

Yes, you can optionally enable web search by entering a Serper API key. If enabled, only the queries your LLM generates are sent to Serper.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0 — 2025-08-12

bug fix to the subscription error new users were getting

### 7.0 — 2025-08-05

Web search with RAG and configuration storage for multiple LMStudio and Ollama models

### 6.0 — 2025-07-29

much improved web search functionality

### 5.0 — 2025-07-17

change in UI

### 4.0 — 2025-07-14

fixed issue that caused warning on first launch. And now app launches into new empty conversation for a quicker experience.

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