# Chat API vs Pacachat

The clearest difference is rating: Pacachat at 5.0 against Chat API's 4.2. Pacachat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chat API sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pacachat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pacachat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat API | Pacachat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-api-ai-wrapper/id6670289029/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacachat-local-ai-chat/id6753087483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andres Nunez Soto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748007663) | [Jacob Widmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842435191) |

## What reviewers say

### Chat API

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-api-ai-wrapper/id6670289029)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Supporter Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Pacachat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacachat-local-ai-chat/id6753087483)

Chat with open-source AI models running on your local Ollama server. This app offers a private and intuitive interface for developers and enthusiasts to experiment with AI, compare model responses, and tweak parameters without data leaving your device.

**Highlights:** Connect to local Ollama server, Switch between AI models, Compare AI model responses, Private, on-device conversations, Intuitive chat interface, Support for Ollama-compatible models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chat API free?

Chat API is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pacachat free?

Pacachat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chat API or Pacachat?

Pacachat is rated higher. Chat API averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pacachat averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Chat API or Pacachat have ads?

Chat API shows ads; Pacachat does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*