# BOTIGY vs Pal Chat

The clearest difference is rating: BOTIGY at 5.0 against Pal Chat's 4.3. BOTIGY also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). Pal Chat's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (435 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pal Chat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BOTIGY asks for nothing beyond the download.

BOTIGY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pal Chat has 435 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BOTIGY ships an update every 9 months, Pal Chat every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BOTIGY | Pal Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botigy/id1542463634/reviews)** | [4.3 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-chat-ai-chat-client/id6447545085/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **435** |
| Positive reviews | — | 59.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Manceps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478024670) | [Pulkit Agarwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723503441) |

## What reviewers say

### BOTIGY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/botigy/id1542463634)

Create and train intelligent bots using real-world data directly on your smartphone. Collaborate with a global community or build bots for personal use, all without needing to code. Your data remains private and secure on your device.

**Highlights:** Build intelligent bots on-the-go, Train bots with real-world data, Collaborate with global communities, No coding or computer required, Offline functionality for privacy, Share bots with anyone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pal Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-chat-ai-chat-client/id6447545085)

This app acts as a universal AI chat client, supporting a wide range of models and features like image input, image generation, and offline capabilities. It offers a private and secure experience with no data collection and no ads.

**Highlights:** Supports all major AI models, Image input and generation, Offline local model support, Save prompts and history, Stream responses, Full Markdown and LaTeX support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pal Chat Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Pal Chat Pro Annual | $68.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app design
- 🔒 Allows use of own API keys
- 👍 Customizable prompts and instructions
- 🚀 Efficient token usage tracking
- 👍 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes with OpenRouter models
- 🐛 Keyboard lag and UI issues
- 💰 Subscription model for previously free features
- 🐛 Rendering issues with mathematical formulas
- 🐛 Inconsistent UI indicators for model outputs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to change AI provider
- Freezing on long responses
- Unavailability of certain models (e.g., GPT-4o-mini)

**Requested features**

- Conversation history search
- Support for local/self-hosted models
- Multimodal support (vision, audio)
- Ability to edit/delete messages in conversation
- Dynamic model listing from providers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOTIGY free?

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

### Is Pal Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BOTIGY or Pal Chat?

BOTIGY is rated higher. BOTIGY averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pal Chat averages 4.3 from 435 ratings.

### Do BOTIGY or Pal Chat have ads?

Neither BOTIGY nor Pal Chat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BOTIGY or Pal Chat?

BOTIGY ships an update every 9 months, and Pal Chat every 3 weeks. Most recently, BOTIGY was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pal Chat on October 24, 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.*