# Pal Chat vs LLM API Request

The clearest difference is rating: LLM API Request at 5.0 against Pal Chat's 4.3. LLM API Request also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Pal Chat's advantage is ratings volume (429 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. LLM API Request asks for nothing beyond the download.

LLM API Request holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pal Chat has 429 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pal Chat | LLM API Request |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (429 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-chat-ai-chat-client/id6447545085/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/llm-api-request/id6761399837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **429** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pulkit Agarwal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723503441) | [Marc-Henri Bleu-Laine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889383780) |

## 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


### LLM API Request

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/llm-api-request/id6761399837)

Send requests to various AI models directly from Apple Shortcuts using your own API keys. Supports local models, file attachments, and conversation history. Export conversations and track token usage.

**Highlights:** Use own API keys, Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity, Local model support, Attach files to requests, Conversation history, Export conversations as Markdown, Token usage tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pal Chat free?

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

### Is LLM API Request free?

LLM API Request is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pal Chat or LLM API Request?

LLM API Request is rated higher. Pal Chat averages 4.3 out of 5 from 429 ratings, while LLM API Request averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pal Chat or LLM API Request have ads?

Neither Pal Chat nor LLM API Request shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pal Chat or LLM API Request?

Pal Chat ships an update every 3 weeks, and LLM API Request every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pal Chat was updated on October 14, 2026 and LLM API Request on October 11, 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.*