Chat API vs LLLM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chat API
Access powerful AI models locally or through cloud APIs. This tool offers flexible integration with GPT-4, OpenAI, Grok, and local LLMs for diverse tasks like coding, drafting, and research.
- Private local LLM support with Ollama
- OpenAI and Grok API integration
- Built-in text-only GPT-4 model
- Bing-powered real-time searches
- Image generation capabilities
- Seamless model switching
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Run private local LLM AI models with Ollama, or unleash AI through OpenAI & Grok APIs for advanced features and flexibility. ChatAPI offers a built-in text-only GPT-4 model for instant AI access, plus support for OpenAI API, Grok API, local LLM Ollama models, and Bing-powered real-time searches. - Flexible AI Access: Use the onboard GPT-4, connect Ollama for running private AI locally on your own PC or server, or integrate OpenAI/Grok/Bing APIs for advanced features like image generation. - Versatile & Powerful: Seamlessly switch between models for drafting, coding, brainstorming, or research with fast, reliable responses. Subscription Options: - Monthly: Unlimited GPT-4, OpenAI/Grok/Bing API integration, and Ollama support. - Yearly: Same as monthly, with cost savings. Download ChatAPI for flexible, private, and powerful AI interactions! Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/gpt-lite/privacy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/gpt-lite/terms Support: https://sites.google.com/view/gpt-lite/support
LLLM
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Chat app compatible with Ollama and self-hosted models. It needs an Ollama server running and adding the endpoint in the model settings. All the information saved is local, everything is private, and no account is needed. It supports message streaming and markdown. It could also work with models served without Ollama, but that has not been tested.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LLLM at none against Chat API's 3. LLLM also leads on ads (none vs shown). Chat API's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price 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
Both are free to download. Chat API sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LLLM asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chat API ships an update weekly, LLLM every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chat API | LLLM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andres Nunez Soto | Mario Cadenas |
In-app purchases
Chat API
- Unlimited Access (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Unlimited Access (Yearly)$19.991 Year
- Pro Supporter Yearly$49.991 Year
LLLM
No in-app purchases
