LOOP.Cargo vs Talky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LOOP.Cargo
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With LOOP.Cargo, we’ve created a tool that effectively simplifies workflow for your social media content production. Simply upload any assets to LOOP.Cargo following a shoot and the app gives you access to all of your potential social media content. View, select, and favorite your photos and then your can crop and prepare them for all social media platforms in any needed format directly via the app.
Talky
This AI chat client offers extensive control over LLM interactions, supporting various models and features like vision, image generation, and function calling. Customize prompts, edit conversations, and integrate with plugins for enhanced functionality.
- Advanced LLM control
- Vision and image generation
- Customizable system prompts
- Edit conversation history
- Local storage and iCloud sync
- Shortcuts integration
- Built-in and custom plugins
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Talky is an AI chat client for users who want more control over their conversations with LLMs. It supports OpenAI's GPT series models and DeepSeek models, with features including vision capabilities, image generation, and function calling. You can also connect your own custom models or use third-party LLM service providers. The app offers direct access to these models with full transparency and customization options. ### Key Features ### ** Full Control ** You can adjust system prompts, context length, and temperature settings, and save them as reusable roles. You can also edit conversation history, including modifying AI responses, for flexible experimentation. All requests are sent directly to your chosen model without modifications or downgrading. ** Local Storage + iCloud Sync ** Conversations are stored on your device and synced through your private iCloud account. ** Shortcuts Support ** Use Shortcuts to send messages to specific conversations and get responses. Interact with LLMs from Control Center, Share Sheet, Action Button, or Siri. ** Plugins ** Built-in plugins include web browsing, web search, document content reading, chat notes, and other useful tools. Additionally, Talky supports a Health plugin that can read health data from HealthKit. ** Cross-Platform ** Native apps for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with seamless sync. ---- ### Free Trial and Subscription ### Talky's basic features are free, with a certain amount of free AI usage to get you started. You can also subscribe to Talky's membership service to access various models, including GPT and DeepSeek models. Auto-renewable subscriptions can be managed in the app's settings. Payment will be charged to your App Store account upon confirmation. To stop the subscription, you need to manually turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Privacy Policy: https://gongzhang.io/app/talky/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://gongzhang.io/app/talky/en/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LOOP.Cargo at none against Talky's 1. LOOP.Cargo also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Talky's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Talky sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. LOOP.Cargo asks for nothing beyond the download.
LOOP.Cargo ships an update every 3 months, Talky every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LOOP.Cargo | Talky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | LOOP New Media GmbH | 弓 张 |
In-app purchases
LOOP.Cargo
No in-app purchases
Talky
- Talky Membership$4.991 Month









