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Sal - Private AI

Sal - Private AI

100% On-Device Intelligence

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🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
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Released
October 20, 2026
Updated
October 31, 2026

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HelloPartner.ai LLC
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This AI assistant operates entirely on your device, ensuring all your conversations and data remain private. It remembers your context and preferences for a continuous, personalized experience, perfect for quick tasks on the go.

✓100% on-device AI processing
✓Maintains continuous memory and context
✓Private and secure data handling
✓Quick text summarization and editing
✓Cross-device continuity with Mac
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What's New in Sal

2026.44.76 (Build 76)

October 31, 2026

• YouTube Video Understanding: Paste any YouTube link to summarize key takeaways, extract transcripts, and ask questions about the video. • Document Markup & Visual Annotation: Draw, highlight, and annotate PDFs, web pages, and documents right inside the Inspector. • Real-Time Activity Status: See exactly what Sal is doing as it works, with live notifications showing the files and web pages being analyzed. • Universal iPad Support: Enjoy a native dual-panel workspace tailored for iPadOS with multitasking and full Apple Pencil support. • Seamless App Switching: Smarter background pause and resume keeps your on-device AI fast and ready when you jump between apps. • 100% Private: All video analysis, document processing, and AI generation happen directly on your device with zero cloud servers.

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Great Companion AI Phone App If You Have The Mac App

I have been waiting for an app like this on the iPhone for forever. As an influencer, I use Sal on the Mac to help me write scripts and brainstorm video ideas. I don't want to pay $20 a month and I like that my ideas never leave my machine. I use the iPhone app on the run to capture ideas, update scripts etc. I like that the app syncs everything through iCloud with my Mac automatically so I can work on the same files and carry on the same conversation on both my Mac and the iPhone. It's easy to go back and forth. A word of advice: I guess running the AI on the iPhone is pretty intense because my iPhone can heat up pretty good and I do notice that my battery life drains faster so I don't carry on full conversations with Sal on my iPhone. I just do what I need to do and use the Mac app for the heavy lifting.
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EEuniqueBee

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Hi EuniqueBee. Thank you for your review. Yes, the iPhone app is designed to be best used as a companion app to the Mac. The Mac is designed as the main productivity workstation app and the iPhone syncs to it allowing you to carry on your conversation at times when you're not at your desk. Just remember: you're running a mini-data center on your iPhone which is why it heats up. Really glad to hear it's working out for you.

Great tool for work meetings

Monthly subscriptions are draining, so Sal was a great choice for minimizing the number of subscriptions for my work tools. As a working PR professional, this app is super helpful as I’m able to use voice memos to record my work meetings and send them over to Sal, which can keep track of my action items. I recently learned she can also open emails to send!

One item of note I didn’t know until I read the manual: voice memos default to sharing as rendered (not sure what that means), but they need to be set to editable when you send to Sal otherwise she won’t understand it. Once this setting is adjusted, everything works great. 👍🏼
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SPSF PR Pro

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Thank you for the kind review. Yes, always remember to set the Voice Memo type to "Editable" on the share sheet before sending to Sal. That way Sal will be able to understand it. Thanks for the tip!

Confidential Confidence

I came across Sal while browsing the App Store for a private AI app since I know better than to upload anything confidential on Claude or ChatGPT. I gotta say, I’m very impressed. What started off as a few prompts here and there, eventually led me to having Sal look over some important client documents. Since Sal runs locally on my phone and not stored in any servers, I have no qualms uploading sensitive info to Sal. The only thing is, you need an iPhone 17 Pro or higher for Sal to really work. Other than that, I really appreciate the developers making a free private AI with no pay-walls or subscriptions. Big big fan!
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LDLee Van Damme

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Hi, Lee Van Damme - Thank you for your review. Yes for on-device ai you need an iPhone 17 Pro or better. If you have the Mac app installed you can still use any iPhone but in read-only mode to review and access your desktop conversation with Sal.

Finally ditched my $100/month Claude bill (mostly)

I love that this app is free. It's the perfect companion app to the Mac version. I was an early beta tester of the Mac app. I've switched over a good deal of daily work to Sal on the Mac and have been able to reduce my Claude bill to $20 a month. One thing I hate about Claude is how slow it can get and when they lock me out for usage limits. Really frustrating. I don't have any of that with Sal which is great. iPhone app is pretty capable but you really do need the full version if you're trying to get any work done. Highly recommend my setup.
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JJulioR1010

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Thank you for your nice review. We're so glad that you're enjoying the joys of owning your own AI. Yes, Sal for iPhone is designed to be the perfect companion for the Mac app version.

FAQ

Does Sal have ads?

No, Sal is completely free with no ads, subscriptions, or data collection. The full product is available without any hidden costs or interruptions.

What devices support Sal's full AI generation?

Full interactive on-device AI generation requires an iPhone with at least 12 GB of unified memory, such as the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro, or iPhone 18 Pro Max. Older devices can view and search synced conversations in read-only mode.

How does Sal remember my conversations?

Sal remembers your context, projects, and preferences locally on your device, similar to how a person remembers. This allows for a continuous experience without needing to re-explain yourself, unlike cloud-based assistants.

Is Sal's data safe from being sent to servers?

Yes, Sal is designed for 100% on-device intelligence. Nothing you type, share, or ask leaves your phone, ensuring your data remains completely private and is not sent to any cloud servers.

What is the age rating for Sal?

Sal has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the advanced AI capabilities and the potential for users to input or process sensitive information.

How often is Sal updated?

The latest version of Sal is 2026.44.76 (Build 76), last updated on October 31, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development and maintenance.

Can I use Sal on my iPad?

Yes, Sal is supported on Apple devices including iPhones and iPads. However, interactive on-device AI generation requires specific iPhone models with 12 GB or more of unified memory.

What are Sal's best use cases on a phone?

Sal excels at quick reads, quick edits, recalling context, and focused questions on material you have in front of you. It's ideal for fast, phone-in-hand thinking and tasks that don't require extensive research or long-form writing.