# 3sparks Chat vs ExpertChats

The clearest difference is price: ExpertChats at $2.99 against 3sparks Chat's $5.99. 3sparks Chat's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

3sparks Chat costs $5.99 and ExpertChats $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3sparks Chat | ExpertChats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3sparks-chat/id6736871168/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **29** | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [3sparks Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689216503) | [Rowena Ricalde](https://appshunter.io/developer/634576161) |

## What reviewers say

### 3sparks Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3sparks-chat/id6736871168)

Connect to local and cloud AI models for enhanced conversations. Supports image and file uploads, web content fetching, and a home screen widget for quick chat initiation. Includes an AI keyboard extension for writing assistance across apps.

**Highlights:** Connect to local and cloud AI models, Image and file support, Web content reader, Home screen widget, Share extension, AI Keyboard Extension for writing assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Works great with local LM Studio/Ollama
- 💡 Image enablement appreciated
- 💡 Saving and using system prompts
- 💡 Good value for money (one-time purchase)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes and locks up during chats
- 🐛 Updates break functionality
- 🐛 Cannot cancel subscription/no in-app cancellation
- 🐛 Does not work in prohibited countries without VPN
- 🐛 Timeouts make it unusable

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and locks up during chats
- Updates break functionality
- LLM stops responding after a few messages
- Chat history stops loading
- Timeouts make it unusable

**Requested features**

- German language and keyboard layout
- Audio input for prompting
- Set default per connection (token limit, etc.)
- Enable Search grounding for Gemini models
- iOS Live Activity for running queries


### ExpertChats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expertchats/id6748578881)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3sparks Chat free?

3sparks Chat costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ExpertChats free?

ExpertChats costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do 3sparks Chat or ExpertChats have ads?

Neither 3sparks Chat nor ExpertChats shows ads.

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