LLMConnect vs LUCA Lab Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LLMConnect
Access multiple AI models like GPT, Claude, and Gemini within a single, private workspace. Bring your own API keys for enhanced control and security. Streamline your AI interactions with features like PDF/image chat, voice input, and custom assistants.
- Access multiple AI models
- Bring your own API keys
- Chat with PDFs and images
- Voice input and image generation
- Customizable assistants
- Organize chats with folders
- Offline local models
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LLMConnect is a private, all-in-one client for the world's best AI models. Bring your own API keys, connect to your favorite providers, and chat with every model from a single, beautifully native iOS app. ALL YOUR MODELS IN ONE PLACE β’ OpenAI (GPT), Anthropic (Claude), Google Gemini, xAI Grok, Perplexity, DeepSeek, Mistral, Groq and OpenRouter β’ Access hundreds of additional models β Kimi, Qwen, GLM, Llama and more β through OpenRouter β’ Add any OpenAI-compatible custom provider PAY AS YOU GO β’ Use your own API keys (BYOK) and pay providers only for what you use β’ No accounts, no middleman servers β your requests go straight to each provider PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ API keys stored securely in the iOS Keychain β’ Conversations stay on your device, with optional iCloud sync under your control β’ Face ID / Touch ID lock and app-switcher privacy protection BUILT FOR POWER USERS β’ Attach files and images, with built-in OCR for scanned documents β’ Create custom bots with their own instructions β’ Save and reuse your best prompts β’ Image generation support β’ Available in 8 languages Free to try. Unlock everything with Premium or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
LUCA Lab Tools
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LUCA Lab Tools β Your Essential Lab Utility & Calculation Assistant We know what calculations you need because we do them all the time. LUCA Lab Tools is designed by researchers for researchers, to handle the lab math youβd rather not think about. Whether youβre setting up experiments, preparing reagents, or optimizing protocols, LUCA makes complex calculations effortless so you can focus on the science. Powerful Lab Calculations β Thought-Free & Accurate β’ Molarity & Normality: Instantly determine solution concentrations. β’ Dilutions & Reconstitution: Calculate volumes needed for stock generation (or determine final concentrations after reconstitution, we know mistakes happen!) β’ Cell Seeding & Stimulations: Plan multi-well experiments with precise cell counts and dilution factors. β’ In Vivo Dosing: Accurately calculate drug or vaccine doses based on animal weight or administration volume. β’ PCR Efficiency & Protocols: Assess DNA purity, optimize PCR conditions, and store master mix recipes. Multi-Well Plate Layout Generator β’ Design labeled & color-coded 6- , 12-, 24-, 48- and 96-well plate layouts. β’ Export as high-quality images for documentation or printing. Customizable Buffer Prep & Export β’ Browse our list of pre-defined buffers and scale them from 1X to 20X. β’ Create & customize your own buffer recipes (that are also scaleable). β’ Export buffers as PDFs for easy printing. Stop wasting time on repetitive lab math and tasks, let LUCA handle them for you! Download now and optimize your research with smart calculations and intuitive tools.
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Verdict
LLMConnect and LUCA Lab Tools are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LLMConnect sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and LUCA Lab Tools sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | LLMConnect | LUCA Lab Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 16.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Diaz Delgado | Dorian Dederko |
In-app purchases
LLMConnect
- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
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- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$124.99
LUCA Lab Tools
- Lollipop$0.99
- Coffee$3.99
- Beer$5.99
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- Lunch$8.99
- ELISA Kit$349.99









