# SoloLLM: Private Offline AI — Local LLM Chat & Assistant

> On-device AI assistant with integrated tools and multiple model options. (iPhone/iPad app by Stephen Thorn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solollm-private-offline-ai/id6761718642 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stephen Thorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878690071)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-14
- Data updated: 2026-10-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solollm-private-offline-ai/id6761718642/reviews.md

## What is SoloLLM?

SoloLLM runs powerful AI models entirely on your iPhone and iPad. 

No cloud. No API keys. No subscriptions. Just fast, private AI that works even without the internet.

Your conversations never leave your device - because they never have to.

IT DOESN'T JUST CHAT. IT ACTS.

SoloLLM gives the AI 15 built-in tools to get real work done - reading PDFs, searching the web, running code, extracting text from photos, translating between languages, writing files, and more. All on-device. All private.

Available tools:

• PDF Reader: extract and analyze content from any PDF

• Document Reader: read text files and documents

• File Writer: save AI output directly to your Files app

• File Extraction: pull text from images and documents

• Web Fetcher: fetch and summarize any webpage

• Web Search: search the web without leaving the app

• Code Interpreter: run JavaScript on-device

• Data Analyzer: process and visualize structured data

• Image Analyzer: analyze and describe image content

• OCR: extract text from photos using Apple Vision

• Clipboard: read from and write to your clipboard

• Translation: translate between dozens of languages using Apple Translate - fully offline

• Siri Bridge: trigger voice-driven workflows through Siri

• MCP Tools: connect external services via Model Context Protocol

CHOOSE YOUR MODEL

SoloLLM ships with 13 models ready to download: Gemma 4, Llama 3.1 and 3.2, Qwen 3, Mistral 7B, DeepSeek R1, Phi-4, and more. 

Use a small, fast model for quick tasks or a larger one when you need more depth. Switch between models at any time.

TRULY PRIVATE

SoloLLM uses llama.cpp - the engine behind leading open-source AI tools - to run models entirely on your device. No account required. No data collected. No one reads your conversations. What you ask stays on your phone.

DESIGNED FOR iPHONE AND iPAD

Native experience on both. iPad gets a full sidebar with split-view navigation. iPhone keeps the familiar tab bar. Both work offline.

ONE-TIME PURCHASE

Pay once and own it. No monthly fees, no usage limits, no subscriptions - ever.

REQUIREMENTS
Requires at least 4GB of RAM:

• iPhone 12 or later

• iPad mini (6th generation) or later

• iPad Air (M1) or later

• iPad Pro (M1) or later

Performance depends on your model choice and available memory.

## Key features

- On-device AI processing
- 15 built-in tools
- PDF and document analysis
- Code interpretation
- Web fetching and search
- Multiple downloadable AI models
- Offline functionality

## Is SoloLLM safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess SoloLLM.

## Is SoloLLM legit?

SoloLLM: Private Offline AI appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for SoloLLM is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solollm-private-offline-ai/id6761718642/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 1 malige Zahlung

*2026-05-22*

Besser als ChatGPT plus. Unendliche Chats verfügbar

## Frequently asked questions about SoloLLM

### What is SoloLLM?

SoloLLM is an AI application that runs powerful AI models entirely on your iPhone and iPad. It offers privacy and offline functionality, meaning your conversations never leave your device and it works without an internet connection.

### Does SoloLLM have ads?

No, SoloLLM is ad-free. The app is a one-time purchase with no monthly fees, usage limits, or subscriptions, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.

### What are the system requirements for SoloLLM?

SoloLLM requires at least 4GB of RAM and is compatible with iPhone 12 or later, iPad mini (6th generation) or later, iPad Air (M1) or later, and iPad Pro (M1) or later.

### Can I use SoloLLM offline?

Yes, SoloLLM is designed to work entirely offline. All AI models and tools run on your device, so you can use it even without an internet connection.

### What kind of tools does SoloLLM offer?

SoloLLM includes 15 built-in tools such as a PDF reader, document reader, file writer, web fetcher, code interpreter, data analyzer, image analyzer, and translation capabilities.

### How much does SoloLLM cost?

SoloLLM is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. There are no ongoing subscription fees or in-app purchases.

### What AI models can I use with SoloLLM?

SoloLLM ships with 13 models ready for download, including Gemma 4, Llama 3.1 and 3.2, Qwen 3, Mistral 7B, DeepSeek R1, and Phi-4. You can switch between models as needed.

### Is my data safe with SoloLLM?

Yes, SoloLLM is designed for true privacy. It uses llama.cpp to run models entirely on your device, meaning no account is required, no data is collected, and your conversations stay on your phone.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.4 — 2026-10-14

A big reliability update.

IMPROVED
• Chat: Stop is cleaner, a failed reply is marked as failed, and a partial local reply is kept when you leave the app.
• Gemma 4 replies no longer show its internal reasoning or tool-call markup.
• History search finds text inside messages, not just titles.
• Downloads resume after an interruption, and each model variant shows its own progress.
• Knowledge indexes whole PDFs, and documents indexed by older versions are flagged for re-indexing.
• Math renders offline and follows light and dark mode.
• Dictation and read-aloud share audio smoothly, and read-aloud skips markdown symbols.
• Cloud Mode asks before sending anything, retries brief network failures, shows the provider's error message and never hides a cut-off reply.
• Agent tools: approve tools one at a time, turn off any built-in tool, and a safer web fetch and code interpreter.
• Shortcuts and widget prompts reach a running app and wait for the model to load.
• iPhone Duo: Models, Settings and Templates get a sidebar and a comfortable width when unfolded, and open sheets stay open across a fold.
• Better layouts at the largest text sizes.

FIXED
• Photos and saved prompts stay with their conversation after Start Fresh, regenerate and resume.
• A storage problem now shows a screen you can recover from.
• API keys and your iCloud choice survive Reset to Defaults.

### 1.7.3 — 2026-10-07

Ready for iPhone Duo.

• SoloLLM now fills both Duo screens and adapts as you fold and unfold.
• Folding mid-reply keeps your conversation, your draft and the reply in progress, plus any attachment, open sheet or download.
• Wider screens get a comfortable reading width for messages and the composer.
• More reliable storage on iOS 27.

### 1.7.2 — 2026-10-06

Ask questions about your own documents, save your favourite prompts, and use SoloLLM from Siri and Shortcuts. Everything still runs on your device.

NEW
- Knowledge (beta): add PDFs, text or Markdown files in Settings > Knowledge, then ask the model about them. Files are indexed on your iPhone and never leave it.
- Prompt library: save your own prompts in Templates, with {{blanks}} you fill in each time.
- Siri and Shortcuts: Ask, Quick Answer, Summarize, Extract Text and Translate.
- MiniCPM5 2B: a new 1.5 GB model that is good at tools and code.
- Wi-Fi only downloads, on by default.
- Cloud Mode: use your own Mac or PC server, pick its model by name, and long replies no longer time out.

FASTER AND SMOOTHER
- Long replies stream with far less work for your phone, and the chat screen no longer redraws on every word.
- A cleaner first launch that takes you straight to the models.
- Haptics on send, stop and copy, and a calmer, more consistent look across the app.

FIXES
- Fixed a crash when tapping the microphone.
- Emoji, accents and Japanese, Chinese or Korean text no longer turn into boxes.
- A model's private reasoning no longer spills into its answer.
- Downloads explain what went wrong in plain words and check free space first.
- The iCloud sync switch now really turns sync on or off.
- Web pages can no longer smuggle instructions to the model.

### 1.6 — 2026-09-04

The newest on-device models, a faster engine, Apple Intelligence, and image input.

NEW MODELS
Qwen3.5 (0.8B to 9B), LFM2.5 2.6B and 8B-A1B, Nanbeige4.2 3B, MiniCPM5 1B, and Google's official Gemma 4 QAT builds. Qwen3.5 4B is the new recommended default: 262K context, thinking mode, and tool calling. Every download is verified against a pinned digest.

APPLE INTELLIGENCE
On iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence enabled you can start chatting immediately with Apple's on-device model, no download required. Still fully private.

IMAGE INPUT
Vision-capable models (Qwen3.5, Gemma 4) can now look at your photos directly instead of reading extracted text. Download "vision support" from a model's detail page.

FASTER ENGINE
Updated llama.cpp with per-device Metal flash attention, a q8_0 KV cache option that fits twice the context in the same memory, and warm-up on load so the first reply starts sooner. Thinking off now works on every reasoning model.

A REFRESHED LOOK
A sleeker design with Liquid Glass on iOS 26, a cleaner chat screen, and clearer model cards.

### 1.5 — 2026-06-30

Privacy & stability improvements.

All 17 models now have verified integrity checksums — downloads are validated on-device before the model activates. Fixed a bug where network-tool consent state wasn't saved correctly across sessions. Widget now shows the accurate downloaded model count. Improved privacy disclosures throughout the app.

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