Parallax: Multi-Model AI
On-Device & Cloud AI Chat
About
This AI companion offers private, on-device assistance or connects to various cloud AI providers. It allows side-by-side response comparison, live web context retrieval, and generates charts directly in conversations. Features include voice input, file analysis, image generation, and cross-device continuity.
What's New in Parallax
3.0
September 8, 2026
Parallax AI v3.0 is one assistant, not a pile of chat windows. • Continue the same conversation on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Siri, widgets, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro • On-device Apple Intelligence decides when to answer privately, fetch live weather or the web, or spend the cloud key you already own • See the choice on every reply — On-device, Live weather, Cloud specialist, Perspectives, and more • Ask it to act: Calendar events, timers, files, and Shortcuts, with permission you control • Force Perspectives when you want every model at once; otherwise the private model conducts • Stop a response in progress. Photo chats sync through your iCloud. Your API keys stay yours and follow you across devices Ready for Apple Intelligence and the newest iOS — private by default, powerful when you want it.
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FAQ
What AI models can I use with Parallax?
Parallax supports on-device AI for private help on compatible devices. You can also connect your own accounts with OpenAI, Google Gemini, xAI/Grok, Groq, Mistral, Together, Perplexity, Anthropic, or Cursor. This allows for flexible AI model selection based on your needs.
How does Parallax handle privacy?
Parallax prioritizes privacy. On-device AI processing keeps data on your device. Cloud messages are sent directly to your chosen provider using your API key. Conversations and settings can sync privately via iCloud when enabled.
Can I use Parallax on multiple Apple devices?
Yes, Parallax is designed for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It offers cross-device continuity, allowing you to start a conversation on one device and seamlessly resume it on another. Your newest eligible conversation from another device will be offered.
Does Parallax have ads?
No, Parallax is free to use and does not contain advertisements. It aims to provide an uninterrupted user experience without any ad interruptions.
What kind of 'Smart Tools' does Parallax offer?
Parallax includes a range of smart tools such as voice input and spoken responses, file and photo analysis, image generation, URL and web-content fetching, long-term memory, ready-made templates, and agent tools for calculator and web search.
How does Parallax provide current information?
Parallax retrieves live web context for current questions, meaning it doesn't rely solely on stale model memory. For example, it can provide up-to-date weather information including temperature, humidity, and wind conditions.
Can Parallax generate charts?
Yes, Parallax can generate charts directly within your conversations. If you ask for structured numeric results, it can turn them into native bar and line charts, enhancing data visualization.
What is the age rating for Parallax?
Parallax has an age rating of 12+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for users aged 12 and older.
