# Format vs Leia A.I.

The clearest difference is rating: Leia A.I. at 4.2 against Format's 1.0. Leia A.I. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (255 vs 1). Format's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (48% vs 35%). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Leia A.I. sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Format asks for nothing beyond the download.

Leia A.I. holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Leia A.I. has 255 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Format's written reviews are positive against 35% of Leia A.I.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Format ships an update every 2 months, Leia A.I. every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Format | Leia A.I. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/format/id1080574504/reviews) | **[4.2 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leia-ai/id1386356218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **255** |
| Positive reviews | **47.6% of reviews** | 34.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ideaform Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/879559190) | [Vybe Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/887005826) |

## What reviewers say

### Format

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/format/id1080574504)

Build and manage a professional online portfolio with beautiful themes and integrated business tools. Showcase your work, promote and sell it, and update your site on the go. This platform supports creatives at every stage of their business.

**Highlights:** Build stunning online portfolios, Manage gallery and collection pages, Create and edit blog posts, Promote and sell your work, Update website on the go, Password protect galleries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward design
- 👍 Professional looking websites
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Great for artists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Lacking mobile functionality
- 👎 Limited features on mobile
- 👎 No iPad version
- 👎 Basic and not useful
- 👎 Slow upload speeds

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- App freezes
- App quits
- Errors during large uploads
- Crashes when adding external links

**Requested features**

- iPad version
- iPad OS support
- Android version
- Client gallery viewing
- Client selection viewing


### Leia A.I.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leia-ai/id1386356218)

Effortlessly create a unique digital presence for your business in seconds. Simply describe your desired website, blog, or landing page, and let AI-generated design bring it to life. Customize content and images to finalize your stunning online experience.

**Highlights:** AI-driven website design, Custom website creation, Unique web page generation, Voice or keyword input, Editable content and images, Blog and landing page design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leia Growth Club | $4.99 | per month |
| Leia Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Leia Business | $9.99 | per month |
| Leia Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Leia Business (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🚀 Quick website creation process
- ✨ Professional-looking templates
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices (iPad)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📞 Extremely poor customer support response times
- ❌ Website deletion without warning
- 🔐 Misleading pricing and subscription terms
- ⚠️ Data loss and unsaved progress

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during website creation
- Freezes on specific steps (especially step 3)
- Cannot save websites with custom photos
- Websites fail to save or load after creation
- Login issues and account lockouts

**Requested features**

- More website templates and layouts
- Better e-commerce functionality
- Ability to add more custom sections
- Improved photo upload handling
- Better error messages and management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Format free?

Format is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Leia A.I. free?

Leia A.I. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Format or Leia A.I.?

Leia A.I. is rated higher. Format averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Leia A.I. averages 4.2 from 255 ratings.

### Do Format or Leia A.I. have ads?

Format shows ads; Leia A.I. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Format or Leia A.I.?

Format ships an update every 2 months, and Leia A.I. every 10 days. Most recently, Format was updated on September 18, 2026 and Leia A.I. on September 21, 2026.

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