Comparison

ChiChat AI vs Graylin

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

Head to head
About

ChiChat AI

This AI assistant integrates multiple large language models, allowing users to chat, create, and code with custom assistants. It offers rich media previews, voice input/playback, and smart document processing for enhanced productivity and creativity.

Highlights
  • Customizable AI models and assistants
  • Rich media previews (HTML, ECharts, Mermaid, SVG)
  • Integrated music and video player
  • Image generation and viewing
  • Voice input and multilingual playback
  • Smart document processing
  • Code assistance and debugging
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ChiChat: Your All-in-One AI Assistant ChiChat brings multiple large language models, custom assistants, rich media, and voice together in one app. You can chat, create, code, and explore in a way that fits how you work. Your Models, Your Way • Custom Model Support: Connect any OpenAI-compatible LLM API, add your own endpoints and models, and switch between them anytime. • Personalized Assistants: Create assistant profiles, each with its own model, voice, system prompt, and behavior settings. • Fast, Stable Streaming: Get quick, smooth real-time responses, even for long outputs. Rich Content Preview • HTML Preview: Run AI-generated web pages, mini-games, and interactive demos right in the chat. • ECharts Visualization: Turn data into interactive charts instantly. • Mermaid Diagrams: View flowcharts, sequence diagrams, mind maps, and more. • SVG Rendering: Display vector graphics and illustrations in full detail. • Code & Source Toggle: Switch between the rendered preview and the source code with one tap. Music, Video & Images • Music Player: Play music in the chat, with synced, scrolling lyrics and background playback. • Video Playback: Watch videos inline with full-screen support. • Image Generation & Viewing: Create, preview, and zoom into images in a full-screen viewer. • Save to Photos: Download images and videos to your photo library with one tap. Voice • Multilingual Voice Playback: Hear replies read aloud by your device's built-in voice engine, with enhanced Cantonese support. • Voice Input: Speak instead of typing for faster, hands-free conversations. Productivity & Creativity • Smart Document Processing: Upload, read, and analyze complex documents. • Code Assistance: Debug, explain, and improve code. • Creative Tools: Write, brainstorm, draw, and compare ideas across models. • My Files: Manage your uploaded and generated files in one place. Polished Experience • Dark Mode & Landscape Support: Use a comfortable interface in any lighting or orientation. • Optimized Performance: Deep tuning for a smoother, more reliable app.

About

Graylin

Features
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Graylin gives you a personal AI pod — your own AI workspace that manages tasks, automates workflows, handles contacts, and works across channels. It's not just a chatbot. It's a capable assistant with its own tools, memory, and personality. CHAT WITH YOUR AI Have natural conversations with your AI assistant. Graylin streams responses in real time, remembers context across sessions, and supports media attachments. Organize conversations into projects for easy reference. MANAGE TASKS A full task board with drag-and-drop Kanban columns: backlog, todo, in progress, blocked, done, and more. Your AI can create and update tasks for you, or you can manage them yourself. AUTOMATE WORKFLOWS Build multi-step automations with triggers and actions. Graylin's workflow builder lets you create powerful automations — from scheduled tasks to event-driven pipelines — with AI-assisted step creation. SMART TOOLS & SKILLS Your AI pod comes with built-in tools for web search, email, shell commands, and more. Browse and enable skills to extend what your assistant can do. CONTACT MANAGEMENT Import and organize your contacts with groups and lists. Graylin syncs with your device contacts and helps you keep everything organized. CLOUD FILES Store and manage files in your pod's cloud storage. Upload documents, images, and more — all accessible to your AI assistant. CUSTOMIZE YOUR ASSISTANT Choose your AI's personality — professional, friendly, casual, or minimal. Fine-tune how your assistant thinks and responds. Configure multiple AI providers and models. KEY FEATURES • Personal AI pod with persistent memory • Task management with Kanban board • Workflow automation with triggers • Contact management and device sync • Cloud file storage • Multiple AI providers and models • Customizable agent personality • Scheduled tasks and reminders • Dark mode support SUBSCRIPTION Graylin requires a subscription. Starter, Pro and Team plans are available on a monthly or yearly auto-renewing basis; the plan name, duration and price are shown in the app before you confirm any purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the period ending. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://graylin.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://graylin.ai/privacy

Screenshots

ChiChat AI4 screens
Graylin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Graylin at every 3 days against ChiChat AI's every 2 weeks. ChiChat AI's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. ChiChat AI sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Graylin sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChiChat AI ships an update every 2 weeks, Graylin every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ChiChat AI versus Graylin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChiChat AIGraylin
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB42 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer天祐 梁GRAYLIN AI (PTY) LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ChiChat AI

One-time3
  • Starter$5.00
  • Pro$50.00
  • Max$200.00
10 purchases

Graylin

Subscriptions6
  • Graylin Starter$34.991 Month
  • Graylin Pro$57.991 Month
  • Graylin Team$114.991 Month
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  • Graylin Starter Year$219.991 Year
  • Graylin Pro Year$579.991 Year
  • Graylin Team Year$1000.001 Year
One-time4
  • 5 AI Credits$5.99
  • 10 AI Credits$11.99
  • 25 AI Credits$29.99
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  • 50 AI Credits$59.99

Questions

Is ChiChat AI free?
ChiChat AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Graylin free?
Graylin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ChiChat AI or Graylin have ads?
Neither ChiChat AI nor Graylin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChiChat AI or Graylin?
ChiChat AI ships an update every 2 weeks, and Graylin every 3 days. Most recently, ChiChat AI was updated on November 3, 2026 and Graylin on October 31, 2026.

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