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Russet: OpenRouter & Local AI

Russet: OpenRouter & Local AI

Private, powerful, personal

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Released
November 3, 2025
Updated
October 16, 2026

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South Bay Compute, LLC
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This app offers private, on-device AI capabilities for iPhone and iPad, utilizing powerful models that run entirely offline. It features flexible chat options, text-to-speech, and agent-based automation for tasks like summarizing and analyzing documents. Designed for privacy and focus, it works without accounts, ads, or tracking.

✓On-device AI processing
✓Offline chat functionality
✓Flexible chat customization
✓PDF and image analysis
✓System-aware automation (Agent)
✓Text-to-speech with custom voices
✓Intelligent calendar briefings
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What's New in Russet

2026.10.16

October 16, 2026

- Group chats: turn on Group chat when starting an OpenAI or OpenRouter chat to talk with two models at once. Send each message to both or just one, and compare their answers. - Use your iPhone and iPad as a remote to control chats with Russet on Mac locally. - Russet is now organized around projects, so each project's chats, speeches, files, and instructions stay together and are easy to pick back up.

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Amazing app!

I found Russet while looking for a good on-device AI app to see what my iPad was capable of. I also love that it is completely free. BUT— It has just recently started to crash on launch. I have an iPad Pro M4 1TB running ipadOS 27.2. I still gave it a 5-star review by looking at the response times, and that the responses aren’t just the generic computer-generated ‘Thank you for reaching out to ___! We would love it if you could submit your feedback to www.wedontcareaboutourcustomers.com! You are doing an amazing thing, keep it free, keep it on-device, and keep caring, and everyone will love it.
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TAThe Arlonator

Response from developer

Thank you for your kind words and patience :) Prioritizing locating and resolving the crash you’ve identified as an update to be pushed within 24 hrs. Hang tight!

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This app version (9.25) crashes immediately on launch on my device. The previous version worked correctly. Because I cannot roll back through the App Store, this update has made the app unusable.
__AppReview_

Response from developer

I apologize for the crash. This was caused by a bug specifically affecting iOS 26 devices; iOS 27 devices were unaffected. I have released an urgent update to resolve this issue.

Not worth your time

This AI changes its mind from one question to another. And, even when you provide the evidence that the answers are incomplete or outright wrong, it stubbornly refuses to correct itself.
Bbrucebit

Response from developer

Thanks for the review! Russet provides several models for chat, such as on-device options like the one behind the Apple Intelligence integrated into iOS, alongside robust cloud models via OpenRouter and OpenAI. Models small enough for offline use on an iPhone may sacrifice intelligence for convenience. You can access stronger cloud models by entering your API key(s) in Settings.

Hilfreich

Sehr hilfreicher Begleiter für verschiedene lokale Modelle. Etwas schade dass Gemma4 selbst für die kleinste E2B Variante 12GB voraussetzt, sonst aber viele spannende Modelle mit guter Einbindung in die Oberfläche. Praktisch, cute, zugänglich. Danke!
SStém

Response from developer

Danke! Gemma 4 E2B benötigt jetzt nur noch 8 GB :)

Great app

Pretty cool app, clean interface easy to use. Developer is pushing updates regularly which is always great to see : )
MMytinytown

Response from developer

Thanks for your kind feedback 😊

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FAQ

What is Russet's age rating?

Russet has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature users. This is likely due to the advanced nature of AI and potential for complex interactions.

Does Russet have ads?

No, Russet is completely ad-free. The app is designed with privacy in mind, and advertisements are not part of the user experience.

How often is Russet updated?

The latest version of Russet was released on April 11, 2026, with version number 2026.04.24. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development and maintenance.

Can Russet be used without an internet connection?

Yes, Russet is designed to work completely offline. Its models are optimized for Apple hardware and downloadable, allowing for full functionality without an internet connection.

What devices does Russet support?

Russet is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. This cross-platform support allows users to access its AI capabilities across their Apple ecosystem.

What languages does Russet support?

Russet supports 13 written and spoken languages. This multilingual capability makes it accessible to a global user base.

How does Russet handle user data privacy?

Russet prioritizes privacy by running chats fully on-device with no accounts, no ads, and no tracking of messages. All data processing occurs locally on the user's device.

What are the key features of Russet's Agent mode?

In Agent mode, Russet can work with health data, schedules, contacts, and files through system-aware automation. It also enables the creation and exploration of interactive text-based adventures.