Comparison

Local Brain vs AltBot Lite

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

Head to head
About

Local Brain

This app allows you to run powerful AI language models directly on your device, ensuring complete privacy and offline functionality. Select from various models and manage multiple conversations simultaneously for a personalized AI experience.

Highlights
  • Run AI models locally
  • Full offline capability
  • Choose from multiple models
  • Create multiple chat contexts
  • Privacy-focused AI
Features
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Run Large Language Models locally on your device with full offline capability. You can choose from multiple available models and create multiple chat contexts using different models. The power of AI in your pocket without hurting your privacy.

About

AltBot Lite

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AltBot Lite is a friendly and helpful local chatbot assistant designed specifically for iOS users. Unlike other chatbots that rely on external servers or internet connectivity, AltBot Lite runs entirely locally on your device. This means local responses, improved privacy, and reduced dependence on the internet. Whether you need assistance with simple tasks, bounce ideas, or just want to engage in friendly conversation, AltBot Lite is here to help. AltBot Lite - Your local chatbot iOS companion. NOTE: Line any other Large Language Model, it could provide innacurrate/misleading information. It uses Mistral-7B language model as its baseline NOTE 2: Run this app on devices with 8GB+ RAM, otherwise it will take a long time to respond. Recommended models: - iPhone 15 Pro - iPad Air 5th gen or later - iPad Pro with M1 or later Here are the differences between AltBot and AltBot Lite: - AltBot displays tokens as they are loaded - AltBot can stop token loading - AltBot uses Llama-3 (released March 2024) - AltBot Lite uses Mistral-7B (released Sep 2023) - AltBot will receive future updates, AltBot Lite will remain in v1.1.

Screenshots

Local Brain2 screens
AltBot Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: AltBot Lite at 4 against Local Brain's 2. AltBot Lite also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Local Brain versus AltBot Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocal BrainAltBot Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3.0 GB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMichal JachQuantaliz PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Local Brain

No in-app purchases

None

AltBot Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Local Brain free?
Local Brain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AltBot Lite free?
AltBot Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Local Brain or AltBot Lite have ads?
Neither Local Brain nor AltBot Lite shows ads.

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