Askbot vs BenchAI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Askbot
This app allows you to chat with various AI models, including cutting-edge options, to get tailored answers and conversation styles. Its cute robot design and friendly personality make interacting enjoyable. Customize your AI experience for math, weather, or casual conversation.
- Switch between multiple AI models
- Customizable AI chatbot
- Cutting-edge AI options
- Cute robot personality
- Tailored answers and conversation styles
- Assistance with various tasks
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Askbot is a focused AI chat app. Pick the right model for the job — and ask with pictures, not just words. FIVE MODELS, ONE APP • OpenAI GPT-5.6 — versatile all-rounder for writing, reasoning, and code • Claude Sonnet 5 — strong writing, analysis, and long-context chat • Claude Haiku 4.5 — fast Claude for everyday questions • xAI Grok 4.6 — fast, current, with a sense of humor • DeepSeek V4 Pro — efficient and capable for everyday tasks Switch models with a single tap. Use the right tool for every question. CHAT WITH IMAGES Attach up to four photos and have Askbot: • Describe a scene, object, plant, or dish • Read text from a screenshot, sign, menu, or receipt • Explain a chart, diagram, or handwritten note • Reason about something you're looking at A FOCUSED EXPERIENCE • No ChatGPT, Claude, or X account needed — open and chat • Clean interface — no feeds, no streaks, no ads • Streaming replies that arrive as fast as the model can think • One-tap model switching • Share answers anywhere on your device PRICING Askbot is free to install with a daily allowance for chat. Subscribe for a higher daily allowance and access to the higher-tier models — see in-app pricing for details. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; you can manage or cancel in your Apple ID Account Settings. ABOUT THE MODELS Askbot uses the official APIs of OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and DeepSeek to generate replies. We are an independent app and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these companies. Model availability, accuracy, and capabilities depend on the upstream providers. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://lycheeisle.com/#Privacy%20&%20Terms
BenchAI
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BenchAI 讓您在同一個介面中,比較全球頂尖 AI 模型的回應——包括 OpenAI 的 GPT、Anthropic 的 Claude、Google 的 Gemini、xAI 的 Grok,以及 Groq 上的開源模型。 即時比較 AI 模型 輸入提示詞,選擇2-4個 AI 模型,BenchAI 會同時向所有模型發送請求,並將回應並排顯示。立即看出哪個模型最快、哪個回答最詳細。 與任何模型聊天 與任何單一 AI 模型進行完整對話。回應以即時串流方式顯示,讓您即時看到 AI 的思考過程。隨時一鍵切換模型。 16 個模型,6 大供應商 - OpenAI:GPT-6 Astra、GPT-6.1 Sol、GPT-5.6 Terra、GPT-6 Luna - Anthropic:Claude Fable 5.1、Claude Opus 5.5、Claude Sonnet 5.5、Claude Haiku 5.5 - Google:Gemini 4 Argon、Gemini 3.1 Pro、Gemini 3.8 Flash - Groq:GPT-OSS 120B、Qwen3.8 27B - xAI : Grok-4.7、Grok-4.3 - Apple : Apple On-Device 您的隱私是我們的首要考量 BenchAI 不會收集、儲存或傳輸任何個人資料或對話內容。所有資料都保留在您的裝置上。您的提示詞直接發送到 AI 供應商——BenchAI 絕不經手。 - API 金鑰使用 iOS 鑰匙圈加密(硬體級安全) - 無分析、無追蹤、無廣告 - 無 BenchAI 伺服器——僅直接 API 呼叫 - 刪除 App 即移除所有資料 主要功能 - AI 模型並排比較,附速度與詳細度標籤 - 即時串流聊天 - 對話記錄本地儲存 - 支援圖片與解讀 PDF 附件(OpenAI、Claude、Gemini 模型支援) - token 用量與估算費用 - 關鍵字搜尋歷史 - 自訂系統提示詞 - 深色與淺色模式 - 英文/日文/簡體/繁體中文 自帶 API 金鑰 BenchAI 使用您自己的 API 金鑰(來自 OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、xAI或Groq)。在「設定」中輸入至少一組 API 金鑰即可開始使用。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BenchAI at none against Askbot's 6. BenchAI also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). 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
Both are free to download. Askbot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. BenchAI asks for nothing beyond the download.
Askbot ships an update fortnightly, BenchAI every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Askbot | BenchAI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lychee Isle Co | Hungyi Hsiao |
In-app purchases
Askbot
- Weekly Member$0.997 Days
- Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
- Monthly Member$2.991 Month
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- Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- Yearly Member$29.991 Year
- Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
BenchAI
No in-app purchases








