Comparison

LLMConnect vs LocalLLM Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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 • OpenAI (GPT), Anthropic (Claude), Google Gemini, xAI Grok, Perplexity, DeepSeek, Mistral, Groq and OpenRouter • Access hundreds of additional models — Kimi, Qwen, GLM, Llama and more — through OpenRouter • Add any OpenAI-compatible custom provider PAY AS YOU GO • Use your own API keys (BYOK) and pay providers only for what you use • No accounts, no middleman servers — your requests go straight to each provider PRIVATE BY DESIGN • API keys stored securely in the iOS Keychain • Conversations stay on your device, with optional iCloud sync under your control • Face ID / Touch ID lock and app-switcher privacy protection BUILT FOR POWER USERS • Attach files and images, with built-in OCR for scanned documents • Create custom bots with their own instructions • Save and reuse your best prompts • Image generation support • 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/

About

LocalLLM Pro

Features
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Experience the future of on-device artificial intelligence with LocalLLM Pro. Run a state-of-the-art language model directly on your hardware, ensuring complete privacy and offline functionality. Your data never leaves your device, making it the perfect tool for sensitive and high-performance operations. Key Features: • 100% Private Processing: No internet connection or cloud servers are required to process your prompts. • Optimized for Apple Silicon: Built natively utilizing advanced ML architectures to take full advantage of your device's processing power. • Offline Capabilities: Generate text, write code, and analyze data anywhere—without worrying about Wi-Fi or cellular connections. • Advanced Macro Integration: Seamless model execution and high-performance framework support. Subscription Information: Unlock the full capabilities of LocalLLM Pro with the Monthly Pro Plan. • Price: $4.99 per month • Trial: Includes a 3-day free trial for new users. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/local-llm-privacy-policy/63b85e15-75f4-4eb6-9702-ba0653331d05/privacy Terms of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/local-llm-terms-of-use/8d9b7bd0-760f-4787-9ecd-f9d6d447bef3/terms

Screenshots

LLMConnect4 screens
LocalLLM Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

LLMConnect and LocalLLM Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. LLMConnect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and LocalLLM Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LLMConnect versus LocalLLM Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLLMConnectLocalLLM Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1716.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB2.5 GB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSebastian Diaz DelgadoMatthew Sawyer

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LLMConnect

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$124.99
1 purchases

LocalLLM Pro

Subscriptions1
  • LocalLLM Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is LLMConnect free?
LLMConnect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LocalLLM Pro free?
LocalLLM Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LLMConnect or LocalLLM Pro have ads?
Neither LLMConnect nor LocalLLM Pro shows ads.

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