Comparison

Chatbox vs OpenWebUI

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

Head to head
About

Chatbox

This application acts as a universal client, connecting you to leading AI models across various devices. It offers features like code assistance, image generation, and smart file understanding, all while prioritizing local data storage for privacy.

Highlights
  • Connect to multiple AI models
  • Analyze documents, images, and code
  • AI-powered code generation and optimization
  • Text-to-image generation
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Harness the power of the world's most advanced AI models right on your phone! An all-in-one AI client that's ready to use right out of the box — no complex configuration needed. Core Features: - Seamlessly Connect Global AI Models Access ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other leading AI models worldwide. Regardless of which model you prefer, Chatbox lets you integrate them seamlessly. Flexibly configure your own model services, switch freely, and maintain full control — one app for all your AI needs. - Intelligent Document Understanding Upload PDFs, Excel sheets, images, and more. AI instantly extracts, analyzes, and summarizes your content with precision. Whether it's reading research papers, reviewing contracts, analyzing reports, or identifying objects in images — complex documents become easy to work with. - Real-Time Web Search Built-in web search capability enables AI to access breaking news, trending information, market data, and academic insights in real time. Say goodbye to outdated training data and get the latest, most accurate answers. Track technology trends, get current news commentary, or access real-time data — all with a single question. - Powerful Complex Format Rendering Support for HTML web previews, LaTeX mathematical formulas, and Markdown rich text. Whether it's AI-generated interactive pages, complex scientific formulas, structured notes, or code snippets — everything is rendered with professional-grade precision instantly. - AI Image Generation Powerful image generation at your fingertips. Describe what you want, and instantly create high-quality illustrations, design sketches, and creative posters. Spark inspiration, accelerate creation, and bring every idea to life. What Chatbox can help you: - Students & Researchers → Read papers, write formulas, render LaTeX, search literature in real time — academic productivity on steroids - Professionals → Analyze documents, generate reports, track industry trends — your second brain at work - Creative Minds → Brainstorm ideas, generate images, refine copy, leverage trending topics — endless inspiration - AI Enthusiasts → Experience multiple models in one place, explore AI frontiers with ease Our Privacy Commitment: We prioritize your data security above all else. All your information and conversation history are securely stored locally on your device by default, ensuring you maintain complete control over your privacy.

About

OpenWebUI

This client app connects to your personal Open WebUI server for AI model interaction. Enjoy real-time chat, image generation, and voice commands, all while keeping your data private on your own server. Customize themes and manage chats with various actions.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI chat responses
  • Multiple AI model support
  • Image generation
  • Voice mode for interaction
  • Notes and knowledge base (RAG)
  • Chat management and export
  • Customizable themes
Features
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OpenWebUI Client is a native app for your own Open WebUI server — chat with your AI models with the fluidity of a real app, keeping everything on your server and under your control. FEATURES • Chat with your models, with real-time (streaming) responses • Multiple providers and models configured in your Open WebUI • Image generation • Notes and knowledge base (RAG) • Voice mode: speak and hear the responses • Chat actions: pin, archive, rename, clone, share, and export • Themes and customization • Attachments: send photos and files • 34 app languages, auto-detected from your device PRIVACY The app talks only to the Open WebUI server you specify. Nothing goes through third parties — your data stays on your server. REQUIREMENTS You need access to an Open WebUI server. On first launch, enter the server address and sign in with your account. This is an independent client, not affiliated with the Open WebUI project.

Screenshots

Chatbox4 screens
OpenWebUI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chatbox at Free against OpenWebUI's $2.99. Chatbox also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 33%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.0). OpenWebUI's advantage is chart position (#164 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Chatbox is free to download; OpenWebUI costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chatbox holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chatbox has 632 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Chatbox's written reviews are positive against 33% of OpenWebUI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chatbox ships an update weekly, OpenWebUI every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Chatbox versus OpenWebUI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChatboxOpenWebUI
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (632 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings632 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#164 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMediocre AppsJoao Victor Zao

Customer experience

Chatbox

All ratings632 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral10.8%
Negative11.2%

OpenWebUI

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Chatbox

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cannot select Ollama models
  • Custom API URL connections failing
  • Live scrolling issues during streaming
  • Proxy settings not working on mobile

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for local Ollama models
  • Improve organization features (folders, projects, etc.)
  • Implement iCloud syncing
  • Add Chinese language support

OpenWebUI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Chatbox

No in-app purchases

None

OpenWebUI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chatbox free?
Chatbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenWebUI free?
OpenWebUI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chatbox or OpenWebUI?
Chatbox is rated higher. Chatbox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 632 ratings, while OpenWebUI averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Chatbox or OpenWebUI have ads?
Neither Chatbox nor OpenWebUI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chatbox or OpenWebUI?
Chatbox ships an update weekly, and OpenWebUI every 6 days. Most recently, Chatbox was updated on October 1, 2026 and OpenWebUI on September 16, 2026.

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