# ChatGPT vs Claude by Anthropic

The clearest difference is ads: Claude by Anthropic at none against ChatGPT's shown. Claude by Anthropic also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). ChatGPT's advantage is ratings volume (12M vs 284K) and review sentiment (71% vs 51%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChatGPT sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month and Claude by Anthropic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ChatGPT against 4.7 for Claude by Anthropic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChatGPT has 12M ratings behind it against 284K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of ChatGPT's written reviews are positive against 51% of Claude by Anthropic's.

ChatGPT ships an update every 6 days, Claude by Anthropic every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChatGPT | Claude by Anthropic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatgpt/id6448311069/reviews)** | [4.7 (284K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claude-by-anthropic/id6473753684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12M** | 284K |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 51.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #2 |
| Size | 269 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [OpenAI OpCo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684349733) | [Anthropic PBC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719695350) |

## What reviewers say

### ChatGPT

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

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Productivity, #1 Top Grossing, #2 Top Free · Productivity, #5 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

**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


### Claude by Anthropic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claude-by-anthropic/id6473753684)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Productivity, #3 Top Free · Productivity, #7 Top Free, #10 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This AI assistant helps you write, research, code, and solve complex problems. It can analyze documents, code, and images, and even respond to voice commands. Expand your capabilities and tackle new projects with this intelligent thinking partner.

**Highlights:** AI writing assistance, Coding and programming help, Research and data insights, Visual analysis of images and PDFs, Voice dictation for hands-free use, Connects to Google Drive, Gmail, Calendar

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Claude Pro - Monthly | $20.00 | per month |
| Claude Max 5x - Monthly | $124.99 | per month |
| Claude Pro - Annual | $214.99 | per year |
| Claude Max 20x - Monthly | $249.99 | per month |
| Usage Credits (20) | $20.00 | one-time |
| Usage Credits (50) | $45.00 | one-time |
| Usage Credits (250) | $200.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and versatile AI assistant
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use interface
- 💡 Innovative features like 'Projects'
- 🤖 Intelligent and thoughtful responses
- 📚 Comprehensive knowledge base

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 🚫 Limitations on free usage and throttling
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🙅‍♀️ Overly restrictive content policies
- 🤖 Lack of true conversational abilities

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account issues
- Inconsistent performance on mobile devices
- Formatting and display problems

**Requested features**

- Voice input and output capabilities
- Improved integration with other platforms
- Expanded knowledge base and faster updates
- More customization and personalization options
- Enhanced memory and context retention


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChatGPT free?

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

### Is Claude by Anthropic free?

Claude by Anthropic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChatGPT or Claude by Anthropic?

ChatGPT is rated higher. ChatGPT averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12M ratings, while Claude by Anthropic averages 4.7 from 284K ratings.

### Do ChatGPT or Claude by Anthropic have ads?

ChatGPT shows ads; Claude by Anthropic does not.

### Which is updated more often, ChatGPT or Claude by Anthropic?

ChatGPT ships an update every 6 days, and Claude by Anthropic every 2 days. Most recently, ChatGPT was updated on October 22, 2026 and Claude by Anthropic on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ChatGPT or Claude by Anthropic?

ChatGPT currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Claude by Anthropic at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*