# LocalLLM: Offline AI Chat — Private & Local AI Chatbot

> Private & Local AI Chatbot (iPhone/iPad app by Azat Goktas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localllm-offline-ai-chat/id6758588902 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Azat Goktas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229499443)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.1 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localllm-offline-ai-chat/id6758588902/reviews.md

## What is LocalLLM?

LocalLLM is the private AI chat app built for beginners—run powerful language models entirely on your iPhone and iPad. No cloud, no account required, and nothing you type is ever sent to the internet. Chat offline on flights, in remote areas, or anywhere without wifi.

WHY LOCALLLM?
Unlike cloud AI apps that send your conversations to servers, LocalLLM processes everything on your device. Your chats, your models, your data—always under your control.

FEATURES
• 100% PRIVATE — Conversations and models stay on your device. No data collection. No tracking.
• WORKS OFFLINE — Download a model once, chat anytime without internet.
• APPLE INTELLIGENCE — On supported devices (iOS 26+), use Apple's built-in on-device AI with zero download.
• CURATED MODELS — Llama 3.1 & 3.2, Qwen 2.5 & Qwen 3.5, Gemma 3, DeepSeek R1, Mistral, Phi 3.5, and more. From fast 1B models to powerful 12B.
• BACKGROUND DOWNLOADS — Download models while using the app. Pause, resume, or delete anytime.
• CHAT HISTORY — All conversations saved locally. Browse, search, resume, or clear from Settings.
• STREAMING RESPONSES — Watch replies appear in real time for a natural chat experience.
• BEGINNER-FRIENDLY — Step-by-step onboarding, device check, and plain-language guidance. No jargon, no account signup.

PERFECT FOR
• Privacy-conscious users who want AI without sharing data
• Travelers who need AI on planes and in areas with no signal
• Students and professionals who want coding, writing, and brainstorming help offline
• Anyone trying local AI for the first time

SUPPORTED MODELS
Small & fast: Llama 3.2 1B/3B, Qwen 3.5 0.8B/2B, DeepSeek R1 1.5B, Gemma 3 4B, Phi 3.5 Mini
Standard: Llama 3.1 8B, Qwen 2.5/3.5 4B/7B, DeepSeek R1 8B, Mistral 7B, Gemma 2 9B
Large: Qwen 3.5 122B MoE (for high-end devices)

FREE vs PRO
Free: One downloaded model plus Apple Intelligence when available.
Pro: Unlimited models, background downloads, and future premium features.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Open the app—no account needed
2. Choose Apple Intelligence or pick a model from the Models tab
3. Download your model (one-time, over wifi)
4. Chat privately, offline, anytime

Run a local LLM on your iPhone. Private AI chat without the cloud. Your AI, your device, your rules.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://ai-assist-virid.vercel.app/privacypolicy.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Local LLM Weekly Pro | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Local LLM Monthly Pro | $12.49 | per month |
| Local LLM Monthly Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| Local LLM Weekly Pro | $8.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Local LLM One Time Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |
| Local LLM One Time Purchase | $79.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9 — 2026-08-16

What's new in this version:

• Redesigned Models screen — it's now much easier to find, compare and download models that run on your device.
• More models to choose from, including smaller options for older devices.
• Chat with more file types: Word, PowerPoint, EPUB and CSV.
• Collections — group related documents and ask questions across all of them at once.
• Memory — teach the assistant a few things about you for more personal answers.
• Choose your voice, speed and pitch for voice conversations.
• Generate a reply right inside Messages.
• Various fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.8 — 2026-08-05

New: AI that can see! Download a SmolVLM model, attach a photo, and ask about it — all on your device. Also new: Assistants (pick a personality per chat), importing your own model files (Advanced), and a fix for Qwen 3.5 models failing to load.

### 1.6 — 2026-06-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.5 — 2026-06-19

What's New in 1.5

• Voice conversation mode — talk to the AI hands-free and hear it reply, in a full-screen voice view. Tap to interrupt and jump back in. Speech recognition, the model, and the spoken replies all run 100% on-device — nothing leaves your iPhone.
• Polish and stability improvements across chat.

### 1.4 — 2026-06-15

What's New in 1.4

• Chat with your documents — add a PDF or text file in a chat and ask questions about it. Answers are grounded in the document with tappable source citations, all processed privately on-device.
• Share Sheet — send a document to LocalLLM from any app, ask a question, and it opens a chat with the answer.
• Siri & Shortcuts — ask LocalLLM, summarize text, or query your documents by voice or in your own automations.
• Conversation upgrades — durable history that survives interruptions, rename, pin and search chats, edit and regenerate messages, smart auto-titles, and Markdown or text export.
• Refreshed chat composer and history for a cleaner, faster experience.
• Stability fixes, including smoother handling when the app moves to the background.

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