Comparison

Talky vs Nexus LLM

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

Head to head
About

Talky

This AI chat client offers extensive control over LLM interactions, supporting various models and features like vision, image generation, and function calling. Customize prompts, edit conversations, and integrate with plugins for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Advanced LLM control
  • Vision and image generation
  • Customizable system prompts
  • Edit conversation history
  • Local storage and iCloud sync
  • Shortcuts integration
  • Built-in and custom plugins
Features
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Talky is an AI chat client for users who want more control over their conversations with LLMs. It supports OpenAI's GPT series models and DeepSeek models, with features including vision capabilities, image generation, and function calling. You can also connect your own custom models or use third-party LLM service providers. The app offers direct access to these models with full transparency and customization options. ### Key Features ### ** Full Control ** You can adjust system prompts, context length, and temperature settings, and save them as reusable roles. You can also edit conversation history, including modifying AI responses, for flexible experimentation. All requests are sent directly to your chosen model without modifications or downgrading. ** Local Storage + iCloud Sync ** Conversations are stored on your device and synced through your private iCloud account. ** Shortcuts Support ** Use Shortcuts to send messages to specific conversations and get responses. Interact with LLMs from Control Center, Share Sheet, Action Button, or Siri. ** Plugins ** Built-in plugins include web browsing, web search, document content reading, chat notes, and other useful tools. Additionally, Talky supports a Health plugin that can read health data from HealthKit. ** Cross-Platform ** Native apps for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS with seamless sync. ---- ### Free Trial and Subscription ### Talky's basic features are free, with a certain amount of free AI usage to get you started. You can also subscribe to Talky's membership service to access various models, including GPT and DeepSeek models. Auto-renewable subscriptions can be managed in the app's settings. Payment will be charged to your App Store account upon confirmation. To stop the subscription, you need to manually turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Privacy Policy: https://gongzhang.io/app/talky/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://gongzhang.io/app/talky/en/terms

About

Nexus LLM

This app unifies multiple large language models into a single chat interface. It allows users to connect with various LLM services, create custom assistants, and supports self-hosted instances for enhanced privacy. The clean UI offers Markdown formatting for organized conversations.

Highlights
  • Connect multiple LLMs
  • Create custom assistants
  • Support for self-hosted LLMs
  • Markdown formatting
  • Clean, modern UI
  • API integration
Features
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Nexus LLM: Your Hub for Connecting and Customizing LLMs Nexus LLM brings all your favorite large language models into one seamless, powerful chat app. Easily connect with Ollama, and JanAI via their APIs, enabling access to each service’s full suite of models—all in one place. With Nexus, you can create custom Assistants tailored to your needs, fine-tuning models for personalized interactions. For enhanced privacy, Nexus also supports self-hosted instances of Ollama and JanAI, providing secure, local access to LLMs. Enjoy a clean, modern UI that supports Markdown for formatting, including tables, code blocks, and other essentials, making your chat experience as clear and organized as possible.

Screenshots

Talky4 screens
Nexus LLM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nexus LLM at none against Talky's 1. Nexus LLM also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). 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. Talky sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Nexus LLM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Talky versus Nexus LLM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalkyNexus LLM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developer弓 张Hydra Design LLC

Customer experience

Talky

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Nexus LLM

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Talky

Subscriptions1
  • Talky Membership$4.991 Month
None

Nexus LLM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talky free?
Talky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nexus LLM free?
Nexus LLM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Talky or Nexus LLM have ads?
Neither Talky nor Nexus LLM shows ads.

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