
miniAssistant
Tiny LLM client on your device
About
Interact with various AI language models, including local ones, on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Personalize prompts, manage your schedule with natural language commands, and get AI-powered summaries and news. Supports function calling for calendar, web, and location tasks.
What's New in miniAssistant
4.0
July 19, 2026
App-side web search is now available in all mode including Apple Intelligence. This feature will make Apple Intelligence fully useful in iOS 26. Improved context window in Apple Intelligence mode. Image generation is available in OpenAI mode. The generated images can be saved in the photo library. Images stored in the photo library can be used as the background of this app. Memory function is available to store small data such as stock value, your name and address, etc. New system prompt. The basic prompt has been moved to the system prompt, making it easier to customize.
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FAQ
What AI models can I use with miniAssistant?
miniAssistant allows you to work with LM Studio, OpenAI API, Anthropic API, and Apple Intelligence. You can choose your preferred language model from these options to test large language models on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
How does miniAssistant handle calendar operations?
miniAssistant supports function calling for calendar operations. You can use natural language to summarize, create, and edit your schedule directly on your device. For example, you can ask it to find an event's date and add it to your calendar.
Is miniAssistant free to use?
Yes, miniAssistant is provided free of charge for research purposes. However, please note that API usage fees may apply when using OpenAI or Anthropic models with your own API Key.
What are the safety measures in miniAssistant?
miniAssistant includes safety measures such as prompting for confirmation after five consecutive Function Calling operations. In Safe Mode, adding or modifying calendar events requires standard iOS confirmation, and deleting events always requires confirmation.
Can I use local LLMs with miniAssistant?
Yes, you can ask local LLMs, including Apple Intelligence, about weather forecasts and the latest news topics. This allows you to leverage the power of local AI models directly on your device.
What devices does miniAssistant support?
miniAssistant is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It allows you to test large language models on your mobile Apple devices.
How often is miniAssistant updated?
The latest version of miniAssistant is 3.8, and it was last updated on June 12, 2026. This indicates a recent update for the application.
What is the age rating for miniAssistant?
miniAssistant has an age rating of 12+. This rating is based on the content and features available within the application.





