# RouterChat for OpenRouter — AI your way on Apple devices

> Native iPhone and iPad client for OpenRouter AI conversations. (iPhone/iPad app by Aleksei Kolchanov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routerchat-for-openrouter/id6776368852 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aleksei Kolchanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/629996537)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 9 more
- Released: 2026-06-12
- Data updated: 2026-10-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routerchat-for-openrouter/id6776368852/reviews.md

## What is RouterChat for OpenRouter?

RouterChat is a native, unofficial OpenRouter client for iPhone and iPad. Choose the AI model for your task, ask by text or voice, and keep useful answers organized.

CHOOSE YOUR MODEL
Browse models available to your OpenRouter account, save favorites, and switch models for different tasks. Compare responses with Fusion, or create images and videos with compatible models. Configure supported tools for search and other tasks, then inspect reported tool activity and source excerpts.

TALK OR TYPE
Record a prompt or listen to a reply. Use Speech for transcription and text-to-speech. Pro adds Hands-free conversations and a CarPlay interface on iPhone. On Apple Watch, enter or record a question, then read or play the answer.

KEEP USEFUL ANSWERS
Ask about PDFs and most text files with compatible models, including files shared from the iOS share sheet. Attach images when your chosen model supports them. Read answers with Markdown, formatted math, syntax-highlighted code, and Mermaid diagrams. Save useful passages with Bookmarks, name your chats, and return to earlier messages to start new conversation branches. Export chats to Obsidian-compatible Markdown or JSON, and continue saved chats on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with optional iCloud history.

For development work, share .ips crash reports, Jetsam reports, and other diagnostic logs to investigate with your chosen model.

CONTROL YOUR SETUP
Check your OpenRouter key status, credits, balance, usage, and limits. Choose provider data preferences and whether to use iCloud for saved chats and settings. Your OpenRouter key is stored in the device Keychain.

FREE APP FEATURES. OPTIONAL LIFETIME PRO.
Core chat, manual voice input and playback, manual Speech transcription and text-to-speech, Bookmarks, and exports do not require Pro.

RouterChat.Pro is one optional lifetime purchase for iPhone, iPad, and Mac App Store. It unlocks Hands-free and CarPlay conversations, regional endpoint selection, custom system-message editing, and saved parameter profiles for individual models. Current and future Pro features are included.

BRING YOUR OPENROUTER ACCOUNT
Sign in with OpenRouter or use an API key. Provider usage is billed separately; Pro does not include OpenRouter credits or model licenses. PDF parsing can add charges. Model availability, pricing, capabilities, tool support, and provider data policies vary. Regional endpoints require an eligible account and compatible models.

## Key features

- OpenRouter integration
- Pseudo-voice mode
- Cross-platform sync (iPhone, iPad, Watch, CarPlay)
- iCloud chat storage
- Keychain API key saving
- Account status monitoring

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RouterChat.Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Is RouterChat for OpenRouter safe?

RouterChat for OpenRouter appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for RouterChat for OpenRouter is 89 out of 100. This assessment is based on 44 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.9 out of 5. Of 44 App Store ratings, 100.0% point to a safe experience, 0.0% suggest some concerns, and 0.0% point to a risky experience.

## Is RouterChat for OpenRouter legit?

RouterChat for OpenRouter appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for RouterChat for OpenRouter is 68 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routerchat-for-openrouter/id6776368852/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Call Openrouter models from iOS! Voice chat! Watch app!

*2026-10-12*

This hits the sweet spot on my iPhone and watch - I like to research via llm while out walking the dog and RouterChat has all the right knobs and features. It could easily replace claude app for me on walks and let me compare LM and TTS models.

Thoughtful features and very apple-flavored implementation with iCloud sync of convos.

I hope the developer one day expands by allowing connections to remote MCP tools…

**Developer response:** thank you ❤️
I'll look into MCP support

### 5/5 — Works nicely

*2026-09-21*

It is the chat app I’m using now after ChatBox AI. I use it because of the sync to iCloud and the integration with open router.
My top request features are:
- edit prompt and try again
- view total cost of the conversation 
- rename conversation title

Thank you

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review and suggestions.

### 5/5 — User-Friendly, does more than I could ask

*2026-09-16*

This is so good for mobile users, I would recommend this to everyone who uses open router and wants the same experience on their phone.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the kind review

### 5/5 — Beautiful

*2026-09-14*

I love that it’s simple and does its job quite well, ZDR option is awesome. For us nerds who care enough about privacy to use this app though, it would be nice if it was open source so that we could double check the code, thank you!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review and proposal to open source.

### 5/5 — Democratizes AI

*2026-08-23*

I love this app. It brings most AI models to your pocket. Great for exploring new models, moving your chats to zero data retention, and getting fine grained control over each request.

**Developer response:** ❤️

### 5/5 — Finally!

*2026-08-19*

So far I love this product on iOS. I’d love to see it become a leading client app since it just makes sense to use it. 

At some point it would be great to have a direct download native macOS desktop app for those of us who don’t use the Mac App Store. 

Thanks for building this and keep shipping!

**Developer response:** I appreciate the feedback. You can now download Router Chat for macOS directly from router-chat.com/download.
Thanks for the suggestion.

### 5/5 — Simple and nice

*2026-07-22*

Great. Would be nice to have a new chat button though. And multiple system prompts to select from.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the positive review and improvement suggestions.

## Frequently asked questions about RouterChat for OpenRouter

### What is RouterChat?

RouterChat is a native iPhone and iPad client designed for OpenRouter. It allows you to have AI conversations, organize chats, and utilize a pseudo-voice mode for hands-free interaction across various Apple platforms.

### Does RouterChat require an OpenRouter account?

Yes, an OpenRouter account or API key is required to use RouterChat. The app helps you manage your key securely in the device Keychain and monitor your account status, credits, and usage.

### What devices does RouterChat support?

RouterChat is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and in CarPlay. It offers a full chat interface on iPhone and iPad, a voice-first flow on Apple Watch, and a driving-focused voice surface in CarPlay.

### How does the pseudo-voice mode work in RouterChat?

The pseudo-voice mode in RouterChat records your spoken prompt, sends it through OpenRouter, speaks the AI's reply aloud, and maintains a natural conversational flow. This is ideal when typing is not convenient.

### How is my data stored in RouterChat?

RouterChat stores your chats and settings using iCloud for seamless synchronization across your Apple devices. Your OpenRouter API key is securely saved in the device's Keychain.

### Is RouterChat free to use?

Yes, RouterChat is free to download and use. The application itself does not have any ads or in-app purchases, but it does require an OpenRouter account or API key, which may have associated costs.

### How often is RouterChat updated?

The latest version of RouterChat is 0.3, last updated on July 14, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has seen recent development activity.

### What is the age rating for RouterChat?

RouterChat has an age rating of 12+. This rating is typically based on the app's content and features, suggesting it is suitable for users aged 12 and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2026-10-24

- Refreshed chat interface: Switch models, manage attachments, and reach chat controls from the redesigned composer.
- Automatic chat titles: Name new chats automatically, or generate and edit a title yourself.
- Organized conversation branches: See new branches nested beneath their parent chats in history.
- Richer answers: Read formatted math, syntax-highlighted code, and Mermaid diagrams, with improved Markdown across languages.
- Expanded OpenRouter tools: Configure supported search engines, helper models, filters, and tool limits. Inspect reported tool activity and source excerpts.
- Voice improvements: Optional TTS chunking lets Hands-free start speaking before the full answer arrives, alongside improved interruption recovery and saved-audio playback.
- Easier settings and improved reliability: Reorganized feature settings, more efficient library preparation, and fixes throughout chat and media generation.

### 1.5 — 2026-10-21

- Chat titles: Name and rename chats, search by title, and include titles in Markdown and JSON exports.
- Model overrides: Save preferred request parameters per model for Chat, Fusion, Image, and Video, with separate overrides for individual chats.
- Choose your modes: Show or hide Fusion, Image, Video, and Speech in the New Chat menu.
- Other UX improvements and bug fixes

### 1.4 — 2026-10-07

- New Bookmarks: Bookmark messages, highlight important passages, and save files to organized folders. Search, filter, and return directly to the original conversation.
- New Speech mode: Turn text into speech or transcribe microphone recordings. Choose models and voices per chat, then play, save, and share audio.
- Markdown exports: Export chats and bookmarks as Markdown or JSON. Bookmark exports preserve folders and selected files, with full-message context for highlighted passages.
- Hands-free settings: Adjust the silence delay to allow longer pauses while speaking.
- Regional API endpoints: Choose Global, United States, or European Union endpoints for supported OpenRouter accounts, and inspect which endpoint each response used.
- CarPlay recent chats: Continue recent saved chats in Hands-free mode from a redesigned home screen, with separate model selection and improved Stop, pause, and interruption recovery.
- Apple Watch chat history: Reopen chats created during the current Watch app session, with improved waiting, retry, and response recovery.

### 1.3 — 2026-10-01

- Improved All Chats screen: Search message contents, filter by model or chat mode, and export chats as JSON with model details.
- New All Files tab on the All Chats screen: Browse, search, filter, preview, export, and manage files from your chats.
- Improved attachment storage: The app will let you know if your attachments need to be migrated. This may take some time. Keep the All Chats screen open while the update runs, or return later to resume.
- Other UX improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.2 — 2026-09-20

- Richer conversation previews. Recent and All Chats now show clearer message previews, model names, chat-mode icons, and image/video labels with their prompts.
- Other UX improvements and bug fixes

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