Local AI Studio vs OnHand_AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Local AI Studio
This app allows you to run advanced AI models like Stable Diffusion for image generation and local LLM chat directly on your iPhone or iPad. It also features automatic speech recognition to convert audio to text, all without needing an internet connection.
- On-device Stable Diffusion image generation
- Local LLM chat with Llama models
- Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) with Whisper
- Support for Stable Diffusion checkpoint and SafeTensors
- Downloadable model files from HuggingFace
- Utilizes iPhone/iPad CPU and GPU
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Discover the cutting-edge capabilities of Local AI Studio, empowering you to harness the full potential of AI, local LLM chat, automatic speech recognition (ASR) and Stable Diffusion text to image generation directly on your iPhone or iPad. The build-in model needs 8GB RAM to run, recommend devices: iPhone 15 Pro , iPad M1 and later. Key Features: - Harness the Stable Diffusion model directly on your iPhone or iPad. - Support for local LLM (LLaMA) chat feature. - Support for Stable Diffusion checkpoint , SafeTensors model files. - Includes a Stable Diffusion model for immediate experimentation. - Includes a LLM model of Llama for exploring LLM capabilities. - Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) with Whisper model: Convert spoken words and audio files into text. - You can download model files and check model license on HuggingFace website. Performance Notes: - Recommend RAM 8GB minimum, the build-in Stable Diffusion needs 8GB RAM to run (iPhone 15 Pro, iPad M1). - Image generation speed varies based on hardware, ranging from seconds to minutes. - This App can fully utilize iPhone or iPad CPU and GPU capabilities.
OnHand_AI
This private AI assistant runs entirely on your device, offering offline functionality and complete data privacy. It requires no cloud connection, subscription, or account setup, making it simple to use for everyone. Pay once for full access without any hidden fees or tiers.
- Runs entirely on device
- Works offline
- Truly private conversations
- No cloud, subscription, or account needed
- Simple setup and use
- Web search on request
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OnHand AI is a private assistant that runs entirely on your phone. No cloud. No subscription. No account. Nothing you type ever leaves your device. SIMPLE FOR EVERYONE Open it and start talking. No setup, no jargon, no sign-up. If you can send a text message, you can use OnHand AI. WORKS OFFLINE The AI lives on your phone, not on a server. Use it on a plane, in the car, on a trail, or anywhere with no signal. TRULY PRIVATE Your conversations stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded, logged, or sold. Privacy by design — because there's no server to send anything to. ONE PRICE. NO TRICKS. Pay once and own it forever. No monthly fee, no "Pro" tier, nothing held back. LOOKS THINGS UP — ONLY WHEN YOU ASK Need current information? OnHand can search the web on request. You're always in control Requires a one time download of the model the first time you use the app. Approximately 2.6 GB. Requires iPhone 15 or newer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OnHand_AI at 5.0 against Local AI Studio's 1.0. OnHand_AI also leads on price ($1.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). Local AI Studio's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Local AI Studio costs $9.99 and OnHand_AI $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OnHand_AI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Local AI Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, OnHand_AI daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Local AI Studio | OnHand_AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3.6 GB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 强 李 | Stillwater AI LLC |
In-app purchases
Local AI Studio
No in-app purchases
OnHand_AI
No in-app purchases
