Comparison

Chat API vs Prismara

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Prismara

Features
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Prismara puts the best AI models in one fast, native iPhone app. Subscribe for a monthly pool of credits, then chat with 300+ models from leading providers, and switch between them in a single tap from the corner picker. Built entirely in SwiftUI with no third-party analytics SDKs, Prismara is lightweight, private, and quick to launch. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Chat with 300+ models: pick any model from the live, searchable catalog, with favorites and badges for price, context length, and vision support. - Switch models on the fly: change the model mid-conversation from the chat toolbar. - Stream responses token by token: with markdown, code blocks, copy and regenerate, a reasoning disclosure, and live token and cost readouts. - Attach images, photos, and PDFs: captured or chosen from your library, automatically downscaled and sent to vision-capable models. - Tune your setup: set a default model, temperature, and system prompt, and track your credit balance. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your conversations are stored only on your device. Prismara includes no advertising, tracking, or third-party analytics SDKs. The messages you send are processed by the AI providers you choose to generate responses; the developer keeps no copy of your chats. SUBSCRIPTIONS Prismara offers optional auto-renewable monthly subscriptions, each including a pool of credits you can spend across every model: - Plus: 4,000 credits per month ($2.99) - Pro: 10,000 credits per month ($7.99) A free tier with a smaller monthly credit allowance is included, so you can try Prismara before subscribing. Credits are spent based on the model you choose and the length of each response. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in iOS Settings under Apple Account, then Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.prismara-ai.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.prismara-ai.app/terms

Screenshots

Chat API4 screens
Prismara3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Prismara at none against Chat API's shown. Chat API's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Chat API sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Prismara sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chat API ships an update weekly, Prismara every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chat API versus Prismara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChat APIPrismara
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAndres Nunez SotoJoy Madhu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Chat API

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited Access (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access (Yearly)$19.991 Year
  • Pro Supporter Yearly$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Prismara

Subscriptions2
  • Plus$2.991 Month
  • Pro$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Chat API free?
Chat API is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prismara free?
Prismara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chat API or Prismara have ads?
Chat API shows ads; Prismara does not.
Which is updated more often, Chat API or Prismara?
Chat API ships an update weekly, and Prismara every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chat API was updated on September 17, 2026 and Prismara on September 19, 2026.

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