Comparison

Teco Smart Panel vs LM Mini

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Teco Smart Panel

Features
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The TECO smart Panel Health management system can be installed on any brand and switchgear equipment to provide new generation functions: 1. Equipped with loT function, connected to TECO's smart Panel Health management public or private cloud service platform through Ethernet wired or 4G/5G wireless internet access. 2. Can be connected to a smart phone. 3. Remote/mobile implementation of functions such as monitoring, notification, alarm, trend, analysis, health report etc. 4. Two-way, Interactive in demand and control operations. All remote monitoring and control functions are controlled by the Private Cloud to ensure the privacy of the panel system.

About

LM Mini

Chat with your locally hosted language models directly from your iPhone. This companion app connects to your LM Studio server, offering features like conversation management, context visualization, and privacy-first data handling. It also supports image generation through Automatic1111 integration.

Highlights
  • Connect to LM Studio server
  • Chat with local language models
  • Manage multiple conversations
  • Track context usage
  • Dark mode support
  • Image generation integration
Features
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Chat with LM Studio, Ollama, and oMLX from your iPhone — or run on-device models offline. Private local AI on hardware you control. No cloud chat subscription required. THREE WAYS TO USE IT 1. On-device — download a model and chat with no internet 2. Connected — LM Studio, Ollama, Jan AI, or oMLX over Wi‑Fi or USB 3. Remote — LM Mini Connect from anywhere, encrypted with your key One app for phone-side models and your desktop local setup. WHAT TO EXPECT Phone models are not the same as huge hosted models in a data center. They are smaller, and that is expected. Performance will vary by hardware. What you gain is control: offline use, private chats on your device or your home machine, and freedom to run the open models you choose. BUILT FOR - People already running LM Studio, Ollama, oMLX or Jan AI who want that stack in their pocket - People who want on-device chat when they are offline or away from Wi-Fi - People who care about keeping conversations off third-party chat servers - Researchers, builders, and privacy-minded users experimenting with local AI INSIDE THE APP - Download and run on-device models on your phone - Connect to LM Studio, Ollama, Jan AI and oMLX - Remote access through LM Mini Connect with your encryption key - Manage and download models on LM Studio from your phone - Local conversation history, folders, and context usage tracking - Personas, plus group chat with up to 5 models in one conversation - Voice chat with Kokoro - Image generation with ComfyUI and Automatic1111 - Web search through SearXNG - Memory so your AI can remember details about you - On-device semantic search across your chats - Background generation, so you don't have to sit and stare at the screen - Themes, backgrounds, and avatars - Import chats from LM Studio - Optional encrypted cloud backups - Custom servers with custom headers - Optional APIs when you want them: OpenAI, OpenRouter, Mistral, DeepSeek, Google Gemini, and more - MCP tool calling - In-app support and feature requests - Dark mode and a chat UI meant for daily use PRIVACY For local use, chats stay on your phone, or between your phone and your own computer. We don't need your conversations to make that core local path work. If you choose optional cloud APIs, those requests go to the provider you pick. SETUP On-device: a compatible phone with enough free storage and memory for the model you pick. Connected mode: LM Studio, Ollama, or oMLX on your computer, plus local network or USB access, or LM Mini Connect for remote use. Install LM Mini and keep your local AI with you. Download LM Mini today and start chatting with your local AI models privately and securely! This app uses Apple Standard EULA license and its available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Teco Smart Panel4 screens
LM Mini4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Teco Smart Panel at none against LM Mini's 3. Teco Smart Panel also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). LM Mini's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 21 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LM Mini sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Teco Smart Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Teco Smart Panel ships an update every 21 months, LM Mini every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Teco Smart Panel versus LM Mini: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeco Smart PanelLM Mini
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (141 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—67.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—141 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTECOM CO., LTD.Sultan Haider

In-app purchases

None

Teco Smart Panel

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LM Mini

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$119.99

Questions

Is Teco Smart Panel free?
Teco Smart Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LM Mini free?
LM Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Teco Smart Panel or LM Mini have ads?
Neither Teco Smart Panel nor LM Mini shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teco Smart Panel or LM Mini?
Teco Smart Panel ships an update every 21 months, and LM Mini every 3 days. Most recently, Teco Smart Panel was updated on May 17, 2026 and LM Mini on September 24, 2026.

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