Comparison

Intelligence Squared+ vs Pi, your personal AI

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

Head to head
About

Intelligence Squared+

Access a vast library of debates and discussions from leading figures in politics, science, and the arts. Engage with speakers live, connect with other subscribers, and enjoy exclusive discounts on events and merchandise.

Highlights
  • Extensive video library of debates
  • Live event streaming
  • Interactive Q&A with speakers
  • Subscriber community
  • Discounts on tickets and merchandise
  • Premium newsletter
Features
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Spend time with the world’s most brilliant minds today with an Intelligence Squared+ subscription. Brimming with more than 20 years of debates and discussions, our online video-streaming service offers you the chance to hear from some of the biggest and brightest names in politics, journalism, science, technology, and the arts, including: Stephen Fry, Malala Yousafzai, Yuval Noah Harari, Idris Elba, Helena Bonham Carter, Jarvis Cocker, Stacey Abrams, Simon Schama, Tom Hiddleston, Mary Beard, Mehdi Hasan and many more. There’s an endless trove of conversations to explore. You can tune into live events, ask questions to our speakers and talk to other subscribers – all within the app. As an Intelligence Squared+ subscriber you’ll also gain: – ad-free access to all our upcoming and past events online – 15% discounts on tickets to our in-person events and merchandise – discounts on new books – our premium newsletter direct to your inbox Subscribe today to start watching. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Intelligence Squared+ on a yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.intelligencesquaredplus.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.intelligencesquaredplus.com/privacy

About

Pi, your personal AI

An emotionally intelligent AI companion designed to provide support and empower users to navigate everyday life. Engage in conversations to explore ideas, discuss challenges, or simply have someone to listen. It learns and evolves with your interactions.

Highlights
  • Emotionally intelligent AI companion
  • Talk through difficult topics
  • Explore new ideas and topics
  • Brainstorm and get recommendations
  • Voice mode for live conversation
  • Personalized learning and growth
Features
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Hey, I'm Pi, your personal intelligence partner. I'm designed to empower you to feel confident and supported to tackle everyday life. Whether you're looking to explore new ideas, talk through a difficult topic, or just want someone to listen, Pi is here for you. TALK IT OUT - Prep for a hard conversation, or just vent when you need someone to talk to. Try voice mode to talk it out live! FUEL YOUR CURIOSITY - Learn about a new topic, or practice a language. GET THINGS DONE - Talk through decision-making, or come up with an action plan to tackle something new. GET INSPIRED - Brainstorm new ideas, or get recommendations on what to watch next. HAVE FUN - Ask Pi anything! Pi grows with you – the more you talk with Pi, the better it evolves and understands you. Pi is created by Inflection AI, the Public Benefit Corporation empowering people with emotionally intelligent, human-centered AI.

Screenshots

Intelligence Squared+4 screens
Pi, your personal AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Intelligence Squared+ at 5.0 against Pi, your personal AI's 4.4. Intelligence Squared+ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%). Pi, your personal AI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Intelligence Squared+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Pi, your personal AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Intelligence Squared+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pi, your personal AI has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Intelligence Squared+'s written reviews are positive against 60% of Pi, your personal AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intelligence Squared+ ships an update every 2 months, Pi, your personal AI every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Intelligence Squared+ versus Pi, your personal AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntelligence Squared+Pi, your personal AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (2.5K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.2% of reviews
Number of ratings12.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.616 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB168 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIntelligence Squared (UK) LtdInflection AI

Customer experience

Intelligence Squared+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pi, your personal AI

All ratings2,494 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews618 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral12.0%
Negative27.8%

Bugs and requests

Intelligence Squared+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pi, your personal AI

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent freezes and unresponsiveness
  • Inconsistent behavior with voice and text inputs
  • Sync issues between web and mobile versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to save and revisit past conversations
  • More voice options and customization
  • Improved memory and consistency across conversations

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Intelligence Squared+

Subscriptions2
  • Intelligence Squared+ Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Intelligence Squared+ Yearly7 Days trial$134.991 Year
None

Pi, your personal AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Intelligence Squared+ free?
Intelligence Squared+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pi, your personal AI free?
Pi, your personal AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Intelligence Squared+ or Pi, your personal AI?
Intelligence Squared+ is rated higher. Intelligence Squared+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pi, your personal AI averages 4.4 from 2.5K ratings.
Do Intelligence Squared+ or Pi, your personal AI have ads?
Neither Intelligence Squared+ nor Pi, your personal AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intelligence Squared+ or Pi, your personal AI?
Intelligence Squared+ ships an update every 2 months, and Pi, your personal AI every 3 days. Most recently, Intelligence Squared+ was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pi, your personal AI on October 12, 2026.

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