Ask vs Mindute AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ask
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"Ask-AI" allows you to access different AI models from different providers. Key features: 1) Simple use of different AI models within one "chat like" interface 2) Future support of additional AI models 3) Text-to-speech - short tap on a text block 4) Copy to clipboard - long tap on a text block 5) Short Tap on image to pan and zoom with gestures 6) Use of https://weatherapi.com/ api to generate requests from templates 7) Share image - long tap on it 8) Add Pre-Prompt for all text message requests (optional) 9) Speech recognition You can use it for a wide range of tasks, such as language translation, text summarization, question answering, and more. We understand the importance of privacy and security, which is why we take great care to ensure that your data is safe and protected. We do not collect or store any data from the conversations between our users and the AI models. We do not share or sell any data to third parties.
Mindute AI
This AI assistant runs entirely on your device, offering private conversations and document analysis without an account. Download and compare various open-source AI models, work with images and files, and customize agents for specific tasks.
- On-device AI models
- No account required
- Image and document analysis
- Customizable AI agents
- Model comparison tool
- Offline functionality
- Local data storage
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Mindute AI is a private AI assistant for iPhone, built around local, on-device models. No account required. In local mode, your conversations, documents, images, prompts, and downloaded models stay on your device. PRIVATE AI ON YOUR IPHONE Download and run open-source AI models locally, including models from Meta, Google, Microsoft, Alibaba, DeepSeek, Mistral, IBM, NVIDIA, Hugging Face, and more. • Llama models for fast everyday chat • Qwen models for reasoning, coding, and multilingual work • Gemma models for compact, high-quality assistance • Phi models for efficient reasoning, writing, and code • DeepSeek models for step-by-step problem solving • Vision models that can understand images, documents, and screenshots • Apple Intelligence on supported devices for fast on-device text chat COMPARE MODELS WITH ROUNDTABLE Roundtable lets multiple models respond to the same topic in one structured discussion. Assign models to different roles, compare their reasoning, and see where they agree, disagree, or notice different details. WORK WITH IMAGES, FILES, AND VOICE • Attach photos or take pictures and ask questions about what you see • Attach PDFs, Word documents, and text files for local analysis • Extract text from receipts, screenshots, scanned pages, and images • Generate images in chat with Apple Image Playground on supported devices • Use voice dictation when you would rather speak than type • Try live voice chat with downloadable offline voices CUSTOMIZE YOUR AI • Create custom AI agents with their own roles, instructions, models, and starter prompts • Use built-in agents for writing, coding, studying, travel, and brainstorming • Adjust creativity, response length, language, and custom instructions • Search, pin, rename, archive, share, and delete conversations • Back up and restore your chat history • Choose light or dark mode TOOLS THAT STAY LOCAL Capable models can use helpful local tools for calculation, unit conversion, OCR, translation, chat summaries, word counts, clipboard actions, and Reminders with your permission. MODEL LIBRARY AND MARKETPLACE Browse models by source, capability, and device fit. Search and import compatible GGUF models from Hugging Face, then download them now or save them for later. Clear loading and download indicators show when models are preparing, downloading, or ready. BUILT FOR PRIVACY • No account or sign-in required for local models • Local model chats run on your device • Chats, files, and downloaded models stay on your device • Works offline after models are downloaded • No analytics or crash reporting collected • Optional advanced cloud model access is off by default; if enabled, your own provider API key stays on device and requests go directly to the selected provider, never to Mindute servers Mindute AI gives you useful AI without giving up control of your data. Models are downloaded once, typically 0.7 GB to 4 GB each, and then run locally on your iPhone. Some features require a supported device and system setup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ask at 13.0 against Mindute AI's 15.1. On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Ask | Mindute AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladislav Landa | Srinivasa Rao Talupooru |
In-app purchases
Ask
No in-app purchases
Mindute AI
No in-app purchases








