# AI vs ChatGPT

The clearest difference is ads: AI at none against ChatGPT's shown. AI also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). ChatGPT's advantage is ratings volume (12M vs 1.1K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ChatGPT sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChatGPT holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChatGPT has 12M ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of AI's written reviews are positive against 71% of ChatGPT's.

AI ships an update every 9 days, ChatGPT every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI | ChatGPT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-story-write-talk-and-chat/id6444862862/reviews) | **[4.8 (12M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatgpt/id6448311069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **12M** |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 80 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dreamsands Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710489953) | [OpenAI OpCo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684349733) |

## What reviewers say

### AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-story-write-talk-and-chat/id6444862862)

This AI assistant leverages advanced GPT-4o technology to provide multimodal search and chat capabilities. Interact via voice or text to get instant, accurate information, generate content, and refine responses. It offers a standalone keyboard extension for seamless AI integration across all apps.

**Highlights:** GPT-4o powered AI chat, Multimodal voice and text interaction, Ad-free search and browsing, AI keyboard extension for all apps, Prompt community for prompt sharing, Content generation (text and images)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Basic plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Power | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Power plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly | $144.99 | per year |
| Unlimited yearly plan | $179.99 | per year |
| Frank Unlimited - Yearly Pro | $179.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Transformative companion
- 👍 Friendly and clever AI
- 👍 Tailored responses
- 👍 Helpful and intelligent
- 👍 Concise and accurate responses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Stability issues
- 🐛 Image generation not working
- 🐛 Outdated information
- 🐛 Deceptive about language model used

**Reported bugs**

- Links provided are often broken
- Image generation not working
- Inconsistent responses about language model used

**Requested features**

- iPad support
- Conversation mode with voice output
- Integration with Shortcuts app
- Option to use own OpenAI API key


### ChatGPT

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Productivity, #2 Top Free · Productivity, #2 Top Grossing, #3 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChatGPT Go | $8.00 | per month |
| ChatGPT Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| ChatGPT Pro 100 | $100.00 | per month |
| ChatGPT Pro 200 | $200.00 | per month |
| ChatGPT Plus | $200.00 | per year |
| ChatGPT Pro 500 | $500.00 | per month |
| 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 AI free?

AI 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, AI or ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is rated higher. AI averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while ChatGPT averages 4.8 from 12M ratings.

### Do AI or ChatGPT have ads?

ChatGPT shows ads; AI does not.

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

AI ships an update every 9 days, and ChatGPT every 6 days. Most recently, AI was updated on October 22, 2026 and ChatGPT on November 1, 2026.

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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.*