# Chatbot AI Assistant vs ChatGPT

Chatbot AI Assistant and ChatGPT both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of ChatGPT's written reviews are positive against 42% of Chatbot AI Assistant's. ChatGPT also leads on ratings volume (11M vs 200K) and chart position (#1 vs #47). Chatbot AI Assistant's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chatbot AI Assistant sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ChatGPT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Chatbot AI Assistant against 4.8 for ChatGPT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChatGPT has 11M ratings behind it against 200K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Chatbot AI Assistant's written reviews are positive against 70% of ChatGPT's.

Chatbot AI Assistant ships an update fortnightly, ChatGPT weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chatbot AI Assistant | ChatGPT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (200K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatbot-ai-assistant-genie/id1658377526/reviews) | **[4.8 (11M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatgpt/id6448311069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 200K | **11M** |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #47 | **#1** |
| Size | 161 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [APPNATION YAZILIM HIZMETLERI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560806519) | [OpenAI OpCo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684349733) |

## What reviewers say

### Chatbot AI Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatbot-ai-assistant-genie/id1658377526)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Free · Productivity, #51 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI-powered assistant helps with work, study, and creative projects. It offers advanced chat, image generation and editing, document analysis, and web search capabilities. Get instant insights and create visuals from text descriptions.

**Highlights:** Advanced AI Chatbot, AI Image Generator, AI Image Editor, Analyze Photos, Analyze Documents, Web Search, Deep Search, Voice Chat

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Unlimited Discounted | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Unlimited | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Genie Weekly Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Genie Weekly Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Unlimited Discounted | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful AI assistant
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Versatile capabilities
- 🤖 Impressive language understanding
- 🧠 Provides detailed and informative responses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable performance with frequent crashes
- ⏱️ Slow response times during high traffic
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited search capabilities
- 🔇 Lack of voice functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect date and time information
- Inability to generate or send files/emails as promised
- Inconsistent behavior across different queries
- Outdated or inaccurate information on current events

**Requested features**

- Ability to continue previous conversations
- Improved image analysis and generation
- More language model options
- Seamless integration with other apps and services
- Enhanced personalization and customization


### ChatGPT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatgpt/id6448311069)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Productivity, #1 Top Grossing, #2 Top Free · Productivity, #2 Top Free (US App Store)

This app provides access to advanced AI capabilities, including text generation, image creation from descriptions, and voice conversations. It offers personalized advice, creative inspiration, and instant answers for various tasks, syncing history across devices.

**Highlights:** Image generation from text, Advanced voice conversations, Photo upload and transcription, Creative inspiration and ideas, Tailored advice and planning, Personalized learning assistance, Professional brainstorming

**Features:** Safari Extension, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, Fun Camera support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChatGPT Go | $8.00 | per month |
| ChatGPT Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| ChatGPT Pro 5x | $100.00 | per month |
| ChatGPT Pro 20x | $200.00 | per month |
| ChatGPT Plus | $200.00 | per year |
| 100 Credits | $4.00 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $20.00 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $40.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and versatile AI assistant
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🤖 Impressive conversational abilities
- 💡 Convenient mobile access to ChatGPT
- 🧠 Vast knowledge base on diverse topics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies or inconsistencies in responses
- 🔖 Limited to pre-2021 data, lacking real-time updates
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 🔍 Difficulty in navigating and managing conversation history

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected app crashes or freezes
- Issues with login and account verification
- Inconsistent performance on different iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to integrate with other apps and services
- Support for voice commands and audio responses
- Enhanced search and organization of conversation history
- Customization options for the AI's personality and behavior
- Improved accessibility features for users with disabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chatbot AI Assistant free?

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

### Is ChatGPT free?

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

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

ChatGPT is rated higher. Chatbot AI Assistant averages 4.7 out of 5 from 200K ratings, while ChatGPT averages 4.8 from 11M ratings.

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

Both Chatbot AI Assistant and ChatGPT show ads.

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

Chatbot AI Assistant ships an update fortnightly, and ChatGPT weekly. Most recently, Chatbot AI Assistant was updated on September 24, 2026 and ChatGPT on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chatbot AI Assistant or ChatGPT?

Chatbot AI Assistant currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and ChatGPT at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*