Comparison

Theo8080 vs Invoke

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

Head to head
About

Theo8080

Features
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Theo8080 is a private, on-device AI assistant for people who want to use AI more personally and more privately on iPhone and iPad. Your prompts and conversations stay on your device, not on someone else’s server. Theo8080 lets you download local models, chat privately, and shape how the assistant responds to match your needs. With Theo8080, you can: • Chat with local AI models on your iPhone or iPad • Download models from Hugging Face, a widely used repository for AI models • Keep your prompts and conversations on device • Adjust response style and behavior with model settings • Review and manage your conversation history • See helpful performance details like response time and generation speed • Use vision-capable models to chat about photos from your library Theo8080 gives you control over settings like temperature, context, and system prompt, so you can fine-tune the experience while keeping everything local. Built for a fast, native experience, Theo8080 supports efficient on-device AI on compatible Apple devices. But please keep in mind that AI can make mistakes, so always check important information and avoid relying on open models for certainty.

About

Invoke

This app allows you to chat with your own locally hosted AI models, offering a private and secure experience. It connects to Ollama or LM Studio servers on your local network, requiring some technical setup for a fully offline AI conversation.

Highlights
  • Connects to local LLM servers
  • Offline and privacy-focused
  • Supports Ollama and LM Studio
  • Real-time message streaming
  • Chat history management
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Note: This app is intended for users who are able to set up a local LLM server (Ollama or LM Studio) within their own LAN environment. Some technical setup is required. Chat with your local LLM! Seamlessly connect to Ollama or LM Studio for a fully offline, privacy-focused AI chat experience! This iOS app connects to a locally hosted Large Language Model (LLM) server and enables seamless, natural conversations. Compatible with Ollama and LM Studio via HTTP, it provides real-time message streaming and intuitive chat history management. The app operates entirely within a local network—no internet connection required—making it ideal for those who prioritize privacy and security. Key Features: - Easy connection to local LLM servers (Ollama / LM Studio) - Natural chat UI with bubble-style layout - Auto-saving and browsing chat history - Server and model selection via settings screen - Supports Dark Mode

Screenshots

Theo80804 screens
Invoke3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Invoke at none against Theo8080's 2. Theo8080's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support 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. Theo8080 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Invoke asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Theo8080 ships an update every 2 days, Invoke weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Theo8080 versus Invoke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheo8080Invoke
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.516.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerphi & co. Development LLCkazuhiko sugimoto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Theo8080

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$4.991 Month
None

Invoke

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Theo8080 free?
Theo8080 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Invoke free?
Invoke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Theo8080 or Invoke have ads?
Neither Theo8080 nor Invoke shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Theo8080 or Invoke?
Theo8080 ships an update every 2 days, and Invoke weekly. Most recently, Theo8080 was updated on September 13, 2026 and Invoke on September 10, 2026.

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