LLMster
Connect to local AI models
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Connect to local AI models for fast, private conversations on your iPhone or iPad. Manage your models, organize chats, and utilize features like vision and hands-free voice interaction. Your data stays on your device and server.
What's New in LLMster
1.3
August 18, 2026
Version 1.3 makes it easier to move and protect your chats. • Share and import individual .llmster conversations while preserving messages, images, reasoning, tool history, and chat settings. • Back up and restore your entire local chat library, including folders, pins, drafts, and attachments, with optional password protection. • Continue transferred chats more safely with LM Studio server verification. • Open the correct conversation from response notifications and Live Activities. • See “Choose Model” when a saved model is missing or unloaded. This update also improves navigation reliability and preserves recent-chat ordering when moving chats between folders.
MoreFAQ
What is LLMster?
LLMster is a fast and private client for iPhone and iPad that connects to AI models running on your local LM Studio server. It allows you to stream replies, reasoning, and image-based conversations directly from your hosted models.
Is LLMster private?
Yes, LLMster is designed for privacy. It connects directly to your chosen server with no LLMster account, telemetry, or cloud relay. Your conversation library stays on your device, and model context remains with your configured server.
Can I use LLMster with different AI models?
Yes, you can easily choose the right model without leaving the conversation. LLMster allows you to search, sort, and pin favorite models, and see which ones support vision, reasoning, or tool calls. You can also change models mid-conversation.
Does LLMster support image input?
Yes, LLMster supports vision capabilities. You can attach up to four screenshots, photos, or scanned pages to a message and send them to a compatible vision model. Images are resized and compressed on your device before sending.
How does LLMster handle background tasks?
LLMster can continue eligible responses after you leave the app. Progress appears as a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island on supported iPhones. You can receive local notifications when a background response completes.
What platforms does LLMster support?
LLMster is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It requires a connection to a local LM Studio server or its standalone llmster daemon.
How often is LLMster updated?
The latest version of LLMster is 1.2, last updated on August 9, 2026. Updates typically include new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes.
What is the user rating for LLMster?
LLMster has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating, indicating a highly positive user experience among its initial reviewers.
