Comparison

iLlama vs Yap AI

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

Head to head
About

iLlama

Engage in private, offline conversations with advanced AI models. This app prioritizes user data security by storing all information locally on your device, ensuring no third-party servers are involved. It offers fast, reliable communication and advanced text formatting capabilities.

Highlights
  • Private, offline AI chat
  • Local data storage
  • Supports OpenLlama and Llama 2
  • Advanced markdown formatting
  • Fast and reliable performance
  • No subscription fees
Features
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iLlama is the ultimate chat app for iOS users who value their privacy and security. iLlama is the first port for OpenLlama and Meta’s Llama 2, two of the most advanced chat platforms in the world. With iLlama, you can chat with anyone, anywhere, anytime, without compromising your data or identity. Llama only stores the data in your own phone, computer, or iCloud - no third-party servers involved. iLlama also offers you speed and reliability, thanks to its cutting-edge technology and optimized performance. Because it only runs on your phone, it can work regardless of where you are in the world. Even on the most remote mountain in Perú, iLlama can still tell you about the llamas in the area. iLlama is optimized with custom enhancements to Apple's markdown support. Pick from several different presets to format your messages and Llama's messages with headings, lists, tables, code blocks, and more. You can even give it unformatted data and ask it to format it for you! And best of all, iLlama is free! You don’t need to pay any subscription fees or hidden charges to use iLlama. You can enjoy unlimited chats at unlimited speeds with unlimited usage for free, forever. iLlama is the best chat app for iOS users who want to communicate with ease and confidence. Download iLlama today and enjoy the best chat experience ever!

About

Yap AI

Engage in private, offline conversations with custom AI characters. Roleplay or use the AI as a personal assistant without an internet connection. Download AI models once for anytime, anywhere access.

Highlights
  • Offline AI chat
  • Custom AI models
  • Uncensored conversations
  • Roleplaying
  • Personal assistant AI
  • No internet required
Features
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Chat & Roleplay with AI - Offline, Anytime! Talk with custom AI characters without needing an internet connection or Wifi. Enjoy 100% free and private interactions, whether you're roleplaying with your favorite characters or using the AI as a personal assistant. Key Features: - Offline Mode: Download the AI model once and chat anytime, anywhere—no WiFi needed. - Uncensored Conversations: Engage in unrestricted dialogue for the most immersive experience. - Custom AI Models: Optimized for roleplay, speed, and quality, offering tailored interactions. Device Requirements: - Minimum: iPhone 13. Will have slower chat response speed. - Recommended: iPhone 15 or newer for the best performance.

Screenshots

iLlama2 screens
Yap AI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yap AI at 100% against iLlama's 25%. Yap AI also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yap AI holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of iLlama's written reviews are positive against 100% of Yap AI's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iLlama versus Yap AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLlamaYap AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)3.7 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB49 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNanoFlick LLCFun Futures LLC

Customer experience

iLlama

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Yap AI

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iLlama

No in-app purchases

None

Yap AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLlama free?
iLlama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yap AI free?
Yap AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iLlama or Yap AI?
Yap AI is rated higher. iLlama averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Yap AI averages 3.7 from 9 ratings.
Do iLlama or Yap AI have ads?
Neither iLlama nor Yap AI shows ads.

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