AltBot vs VisualGPT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AltBot
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AltBot 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 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 is here to help. AltBot - Your local chatbot companion. NOTE: Line any other Large Language Model, it could provide inaccurate/misleading information. It uses Qwen3.5-4B language model as its baseline. NOTE 2: Run this app on devices with 8GB+ RAM for the best experience, 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 can save/clear the chat session - AltBot uses Qwen3.5-4B (released Feb 2026) - AltBot supports English, Español & Français - AltBot Lite uses Mistral-7B (released Sep 2023) - AltBot will receive future updates, AltBot Lite remains in v1.1.
VisualGPT
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VisualGPT lets you create as you chat—fully on-device and offline. Write stories, map real places, generate images, talk with a cast of characters, ask questions about PDFs, and refine or translate text in bulk. Your work stays on your device for fast, private results. Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Works with Apple Intelligence on compatible devices. Document-based, built for Files Create as many documents as you like—each one is a self-contained workspace that holds your chats, images, maps, and PDFs. Save locally or in iCloud Drive, organize in folders, duplicate, rename, share copies, and keep your own backups. It’s your content, stored as files you control. What you can do · Chats: Write, map real locations, and create images—watch visuals build in real time. · Thinking mode: Turn on for deeper, multi-step answers that plan, compare, and follow longer instructions. · Chat with Characters: Pick a character and talk through any topic. · Chat with Files: Choose a PDF, ask questions, or get summaries; great for big docs with Thinking. · Text Actions: Refine, shorten, rewrite, and Translate—one line or whole batches. · Built-In Tools: Optional Weather and Map go online briefly; everything else stays local. Contacts is off by default. Privacy & speed On-device processing keeps your content private and responsive—even with no connection. Free to download and use. No account required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VisualGPT at Free against AltBot's $19.99. VisualGPT also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). AltBot's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On 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
VisualGPT is free to download; AltBot costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AltBot ships an update monthly, VisualGPT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AltBot | VisualGPT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.2 GB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Quantaliz PTY LTD | VisualGPT |
In-app purchases
AltBot
No in-app purchases
VisualGPT
No in-app purchases









