# Pal Chat vs SoloScribe

The clearest difference is rating: SoloScribe at 5.0 against Pal Chat's 4.3. SoloScribe also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Pal Chat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (432 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pal Chat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and SoloScribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SoloScribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pal Chat has 432 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pal Chat ships an update every 3 weeks, SoloScribe weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pal Chat | SoloScribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (432 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-chat-ai-chat-client/id6447545085/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soloscribe/id6757889196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **432** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 104 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pulkit Agarwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723503441) | [John Harding](https://appshunter.io/developer/975785049) |

## What reviewers say

### Pal Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-chat-ai-chat-client/id6447545085)

This app acts as a universal AI chat client, supporting a wide range of models and features like image input, image generation, and offline capabilities. It offers a private and secure experience with no data collection and no ads.

**Highlights:** Supports all major AI models, Image input and generation, Offline local model support, Save prompts and history, Stream responses, Full Markdown and LaTeX support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pal Chat Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Pal Chat Pro Annual | $68.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app design
- 🔒 Allows use of own API keys
- 👍 Customizable prompts and instructions
- 🚀 Efficient token usage tracking
- 👍 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes with OpenRouter models
- 🐛 Keyboard lag and UI issues
- 💰 Subscription model for previously free features
- 🐛 Rendering issues with mathematical formulas
- 🐛 Inconsistent UI indicators for model outputs

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to change AI provider
- Freezing on long responses
- Unavailability of certain models (e.g., GPT-4o-mini)

**Requested features**

- Conversation history search
- Support for local/self-hosted models
- Multimodal support (vision, audio)
- Ability to edit/delete messages in conversation
- Dynamic model listing from providers


### SoloScribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soloscribe/id6757889196)

This AI-powered tool transcribes and summarizes audio recordings directly on your device, ensuring complete privacy. It offers flexible recording options, speaker identification, and works offline, transforming how you capture and process information.

**Highlights:** 100% on-device processing, Intelligent AI summaries, Flexible recording options, Speaker identification, Offline functionality, Import audio files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| SoloScribe Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pal Chat free?

Pal Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SoloScribe free?

SoloScribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pal Chat or SoloScribe?

SoloScribe is rated higher. Pal Chat averages 4.3 out of 5 from 432 ratings, while SoloScribe averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pal Chat or SoloScribe have ads?

SoloScribe shows ads; Pal Chat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pal Chat or SoloScribe?

Pal Chat ships an update every 3 weeks, and SoloScribe weekly. Most recently, Pal Chat was updated on October 22, 2026 and SoloScribe on October 12, 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.*