Exentriq Connect vs Spike Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Exentriq Connect
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With Exentriq any device becomes a window for your content ready to reach your audience anywhere anytime. Exentriq allows to create rich playlists and interactive applications. The Exentriq Connect App works on iOS and TVOS.
Spike Studio
Run powerful AI models locally on your device without cloud dependence. Enjoy private, fast responses and full control over your AI experience. Ideal for developers and AI enthusiasts seeking unlimited model usage and zero tracking.
- Run AI models locally
- No cloud dependence
- Private data processing
- Zero cloud costs
- Unlimited model usage
- Instant responses
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Meet Spike Studio: AI chat on your iPhone, with a choice of where your model runs. GET STARTED WITH SPIKE CLOUD Create a free account in the app, verify your email, and start chatting. You do not need a computer or your own server. Free usage limits apply. This version offers no in-app subscriptions or purchases. USE YOUR OWN MODELS Connect an OpenAI-compatible server, including LM Studio, or download an on-device model on a supported iPhone. These options do not require a Spike account. Model downloads need available storage, and on-device performance depends on your iPhone and the selected model. CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Use an account-linked Runtime from Spike Studio on your computer, and follow Agent work from your iPhone. Computer and Runtime setup are required for these optional features. KEEP YOUR CONVERSATIONS TOGETHER Sign in with the same Spike account across devices to sync encrypted conversations. Organize chats in projects and choose tools for the task at hand. Tools that use iPhone features request the relevant permissions. Cloud chats are processed by Spike Cloud; on-device models run on your iPhone; a connected server processes the chats you send to it. Choose the option that fits your needs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spike Studio at every 8 days against Exentriq Connect's every 6 months. Exentriq Connect's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Exentriq Connect ships an update every 6 months, Spike Studio every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Exentriq Connect | Spike Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.1 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Exentriq Ltd. | Jan Stellmann |
In-app purchases
Exentriq Connect
No in-app purchases
Spike Studio
No in-app purchases
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