# Chat AI vs ChatOn

The clearest difference is ads: Chat AI at none against ChatOn's shown. Chat AI also leads on device support (3 vs 1). ChatOn's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 58%) and ratings volume (289K vs 15K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chat AI sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ChatOn sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 Chat AI against 4.7 for ChatOn. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChatOn has 289K ratings behind it against 15K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Chat AI's written reviews are positive against 79% of ChatOn's.

Chat AI ships an update monthly, ChatOn every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat AI | ChatOn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-ai-ask-chatbot-assistant/id1661016696/reviews) | **[4.7 (289K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaton-ai-chat-bot-assistant/id1661308505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15K | **289K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 83 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Niyaz Vakhpiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625102133) | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) |

## What reviewers say

### Chat AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-ai-ask-chatbot-assistant/id1661016696)

This app leverages advanced AI to provide a conversational experience, acting as a virtual assistant for daily tasks and a content creation tool. It can answer a wide range of questions and generate unique digital art based on user preferences.

**Highlights:** AI-powered chatbot, Virtual assistant for tasks, Content writing assistance, Question answering, AI art generation, Intuitive design

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro 2 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro 3 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Basic | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Pro | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Basic | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast, comprehensive and accurate
- 👍 Amazing app
- 👍 Extremely happy with this app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Brilliant

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Don't waste your time or money
- 🐛 Update difficulty
- 🐛 Issue
- 🐛 Sudden issues
- 🐛 Answer to Questions can be underwhelming

**Reported bugs**

- Barely works half the time
- 4.0 AI can't build off or draw from previous responses
- Cuts off mid-sentence
- Deletes all message and chat history when uninstalled
- Incorrect date and age information

**Requested features**

- Add image option
- Add longer free trial
- Add ability to input file for AI edits
- Add ability to continue conversation and build on previous responses
- Add ability to set AI to act from particular perspective or expertise


### ChatOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaton-ai-chat-bot-assistant/id1661308505)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Productivity, #134 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI-powered assistant helps streamline tasks with advanced chatbot and image generation capabilities. It can draft emails, create visuals, brainstorm ideas, and summarize documents, making it a versatile tool for personal and professional use.

**Highlights:** AI Chatbot & Image Generator, AI Writing Assistant, Image-to-Text Converter, Web Analyzer, Document Summarization, YouTube Content Summarizer, Social Media Post Creator

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access (1 week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access (1 week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO access (free trial) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium access PRO+ (1 year) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent AI assistant
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Versatile features
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional errors and timeouts
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free usage
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Outdated information

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent error messages
- Inability to generate images as promised
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Lack of language support beyond English

**Requested features**

- Expand free usage limits
- Improve subscription management
- Provide more up-to-date information
- Enhance impartiality and objectivity
- Integrate with more platforms and services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chat AI free?

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

### Is ChatOn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chat AI or ChatOn?

ChatOn is rated higher. Chat AI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while ChatOn averages 4.7 from 289K ratings.

### Do Chat AI or ChatOn have ads?

ChatOn shows ads; Chat AI does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chat AI or ChatOn?

Chat AI ships an update monthly, and ChatOn every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chat AI was updated on November 12, 2026 and ChatOn on November 13, 2026.

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