# Hello AI vs Chatbot Assistant

The clearest difference is monetization model: Chatbot Assistant at free with in-app purchases against Hello AI's subscription. Chatbot Assistant also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 55%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Hello AI's advantage is ratings volume (54K vs 224). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hello AI sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Chatbot Assistant sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chatbot Assistant 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 224, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Hello AI's written reviews are positive against 83% of Chatbot Assistant's.

Hello AI ships an update every 3 weeks, Chatbot Assistant every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello AI | Chatbot Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-ai-chatbot-assistant/id1157181090/reviews) | **[4.7 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatbot-assistant-genesis-ai/id6670447214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 224 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 193 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Air Apps Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316153435) | [Devin Morgan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735442803) |

## 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 (18)**

| 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 - 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 | $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 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One Starter - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week No Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One Welcome - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air App One - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One - 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Air Apps One - 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Air Apps Pro - 1 Month | $199.99 | per month |

**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)


### Chatbot Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatbot-assistant-genesis-ai/id6670447214)

This AI chatbot app offers a versatile experience powered by advanced models like GPT-5 and Gemini. It helps with creative writing, homework, image generation, web analysis, and role-playing. Specialized assistants and file/link insights further enhance productivity and simplify daily tasks.

**Highlights:** Multiple advanced AI models (GPT-5, Gemini, Claude), Image generation from text prompts, Web chat for real-time information, Homework and creative writing assistance, Role-playing adventures, Speech-to-text functionality, File and link analysis

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro 1 Month | $17.99 | per month |
| Pro 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello AI free?

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

### Is Chatbot Assistant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hello AI or Chatbot Assistant?

Chatbot Assistant is rated higher. Hello AI averages 4.4 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Chatbot Assistant averages 4.7 from 224 ratings.

### Do Hello AI or Chatbot Assistant have ads?

Neither Hello AI nor Chatbot Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hello AI or Chatbot Assistant?

Hello AI ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chatbot Assistant every 9 days. Most recently, Hello AI was updated on November 3, 2026 and Chatbot Assistant on October 30, 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.*