# AI Chat Assistant vs Openchat

AI Chat Assistant and Openchat both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Openchat's written reviews are positive against 42% of AI Chat Assistant's. Openchat also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). AI Chat Assistant's advantage is ratings volume (143K vs 4.4K) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Chat Assistant sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Openchat 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 — 4.8 for AI Chat Assistant against 4.7 for Openchat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Chat Assistant has 143K ratings behind it against 4.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of AI Chat Assistant's written reviews are positive against 81% of Openchat's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI Chat Assistant | Openchat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (143K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-chat-assistant-chatnow/id1667518571/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openchat-ai-chatbot-copilot/id6448482829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **143K** | 4.4K |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 140 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [tappz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667518573) | [JARVISY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691923506) |

## What reviewers say

### AI Chat Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-chat-assistant-chatnow/id1667518571)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Grossing · Productivity, #66 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI assistant helps busy individuals boost productivity by handling tasks like writing emails, generating code, creating images, and summarizing documents. It supports voice input, file uploads, and image analysis, leveraging multiple advanced AI models for diverse needs.

**Highlights:** Voice mode for real-time conversations, Image and video generation, Writing and grammar assistance, Research and learning tools, Coding and math problem solving, Document summarization, Smart web search

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChatNow Plus Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Plus | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Chat Plus | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Chat Plus | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| ChatNow Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| AI Chat Plus Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| ChatNow Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| ChatNow Plus (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| ChatNow Plus | $69.99 | per year |
| ChatNow Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| AI Chat Plus Family Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| 4000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Helpful AI assistant
- 👍 Useful for writing tasks
- 🤖 Impressive capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free usage
- 🐛 Inconsistent responses
- 🤔 Lacks memory/context

**Reported bugs**

- Server overload issues
- Incorrect information provided
- Subscription issues/charges

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/export chat history
- More customization options
- Improved image generation capabilities
- Integration with other productivity tools


### Openchat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openchat-ai-chatbot-copilot/id6448482829)

This AI assistant offers personalized text and voice interactions, helping with tasks like drafting emails, summarizing articles, and brainstorming creative ideas. It supports multilingual communication and includes an AI art generator and interactive games. Users can customize responses and focus on privacy.

**Highlights:** Advanced AI Assistant, Personalized Responses, Smart Task Automation, Multilingual Voice & Text, Pro AI Artist (Premium), Interactive Games

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day free trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 3-day free trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Chat Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| 3-day free trial | $19.99 | per month |
| AI Chat Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super charged productivity and brainstorm capacity
- 👍 Helpful for dyslexic business owners
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Awesome program for therapists
- 👍 Very helpful as an editor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect spelling in advanced images
- 🔒 Requires payment for full access
- 🐛 Image generation limitations and issues

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with older devices
- Charging for a free trial

**Requested features**

- Option to create documents
- More free messages or reduced reset time
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AI Chat Assistant free?

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

### Is Openchat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AI Chat Assistant or Openchat?

AI Chat Assistant is rated higher. AI Chat Assistant averages 4.8 out of 5 from 143K ratings, while Openchat averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do AI Chat Assistant or Openchat have ads?

Both AI Chat Assistant and Openchat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AI Chat Assistant or Openchat?

AI Chat Assistant ships an update every 3 weeks, and Openchat every 3 weeks. Most recently, AI Chat Assistant was updated on October 18, 2026 and Openchat on October 17, 2026.

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