# Molten: Local AI Chat — Privacy-first on-device LLMs

> Privacy-first on-device LLMs (iPhone/iPad app by OnDemandWorld (HK).)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molten-local-ai-chat/id6758496039 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [OnDemandWorld (HK)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195404946)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: $2.99
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/molten-local-ai-chat/id6758496039/reviews.md

## What is Molten?

Molten brings AI to your devices—completely local, completely private.

Run LLMs Offline
Chat with models from Ollama, Swama (MLX-optimized for Apple Silicon), or built-in On Device Models. No cloud API, no tracking—your data stays your devices.

Key Features

Seamless self-hosted server switching and model selection, including on-device models.

Real-time streaming responses with performance analytics (tokens/sec, eval rates).

Native SwiftUI interface with markdown rendering, syntax highlighting, dark mode, and keyboard shortcuts.

Floating panel for quick chats on macOS.
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Privacy Obsessed
100% local and private processing. Open-source for full audit on GitHub. No telemetry or cloud dependency.
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Download Molten and own your AI today.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-03-12

What's New in 1.0.1

We've been working on making Molten even better!

Fixed
• Stop button now always reverts to send button after responses
• Auto-scroll is smoother during streaming
• Memory usage improved for long conversations

Improved
• Faster performance with long responses
• Better scrolling behavior
• More reliable state management

Thanks to early users for reporting issues! Your feedback makes Molten better.

Keep the reviews and bug reports coming!

### 1.0 — 2026-02-04

No release notes.

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