# File Picker vs Local Brain

The clearest difference is rating: File Picker at 2.4 against Local Brain's 1.3. File Picker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Local Brain's advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

File Picker holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of File Picker's written reviews are positive against 30% of Local Brain's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Picker | Local Brain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-picker/id1595132894/reviews)** | [1.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-brain/id6476066730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **30.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turing Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534511649) | [Michal Jach](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474348197) |

## What reviewers say

### File Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-picker/id1595132894)

Access local files and folders directly from supported web applications on your iOS device. This extension enables seamless integration with web apps like VS Code and Photopea, allowing you to read, create, and write to files securely through iOS's built-in permission system.

**Highlights:** File and folder picker for websites, MIME type and multiple file support, Create, open, and write to files, Stream APIs for large files, Legacy FileReader interface support

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


### Local Brain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-brain/id6476066730)

This app allows you to run powerful AI language models directly on your device, ensuring complete privacy and offline functionality. Select from various models and manage multiple conversations simultaneously for a personalized AI experience.

**Highlights:** Run AI models locally, Full offline capability, Choose from multiple models, Create multiple chat contexts, Privacy-focused AI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is File Picker free?

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

### Is Local Brain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File Picker or Local Brain?

File Picker is rated higher. File Picker averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Local Brain averages 1.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do File Picker or Local Brain have ads?

Neither File Picker nor Local Brain shows ads.

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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.*