# Hello AI vs ChatGenius

The clearest difference is monetization model: ChatGenius at free with in-app purchases against Hello AI's subscription. ChatGenius also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Hello AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (55% vs 28%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hello AI sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ChatGenius sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChatGenius holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello AI has 54K ratings behind it against 4.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Hello AI's written reviews are positive against 28% of ChatGenius's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hello AI ships an update every 3 weeks, ChatGenius monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello AI | ChatGenius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-ai-chatbot-assistant/id1157181090/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatgenius-ai-chat-chatbot/id1670007762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 4.4K |
| Positive reviews | **55.0% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 193 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Air Apps Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316153435) | [Ludmila Shcherbachuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670007764) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-ai-chatbot-assistant/id1157181090)

This AI-powered assistant helps manage your life, from organizing tasks and creating content to providing fitness guidance and entertainment. Interact via voice, image, or text for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Versatile personal assistance, Advanced content creation, Voice, image, and text support, Fitness and nutrition guidance, Engaging entertainment, Task automation, Educational support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One Welcome - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air App One - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One - 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Easy to use and set up
- 🚀 Seamless syncing between devices
- 👍 Convenient for typing on iPad
- 💡 Helpful for international communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to phone app
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Confusing UI elements (e.g. double-tapping to access chats)
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Conversations not loading properly
- Keyboard overlapping chat window
- Unreliable push notifications
- Inability to copy/paste from app

**Requested features**

- Independent functionality without needing phone connection
- Ability to send/receive voice messages and make calls
- Improved notification system
- More customization options (e.g. themes, wallpapers)


### ChatGenius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatgenius-ai-chat-chatbot/id1670007762)

This AI-powered companion utilizes the GPT-5.1 API to offer advanced chatbot interactions, creative writing assistance, and research tools. It also includes code generation, smart editing, and speech-to-text capabilities, making daily tasks more productive and enjoyable.

**Highlights:** Advanced AI chatbot interactions, Poetry and social media post generation, Research and concept explanation, Code generation in any language, Smart text and code editing, Speech-to-text and text-to-speech

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChatGenius Unlimited 1 week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| chat bot | $39.99 | per year |
| Chat Genius Premium++ | $999.99 | per year |
| ChatGenius Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| ChatGenius Unlimited Lifetime | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Beginner-friendly
- 🚀 Impressive AI capabilities
- 💡 Useful for learning and cognition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent errors and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of customer support and transparency
- 💰 Expensive subscription with limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect API key errors
- Inability to use the app after a few months of subscription
- Ads and token limits disrupting the user experience

**Requested features**

- Improved error handling and stability
- Responsive customer support
- More transparent pricing and subscription model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello AI free?

Hello AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ChatGenius free?

ChatGenius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hello AI or ChatGenius?

ChatGenius is rated higher. Hello AI averages 4.4 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while ChatGenius averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Hello AI or ChatGenius have ads?

ChatGenius shows ads; Hello AI does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hello AI or ChatGenius?

Hello AI ships an update every 3 weeks, and ChatGenius monthly. Most recently, Hello AI was updated on November 5, 2026 and ChatGenius on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*