AC_thing vs AI Local Recorder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AC_thing
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AC_thing is a powerful iPhone application and hardware device that adds modern smart home functionality to older air conditioners. Control your AC when you're not at home, set complex on/off schedules and more in a simple and easy-to-use interface.
AI Local Recorder
Record meetings, lectures, or consultations and then ask your recording questions. The AI finds answers from the transcribed audio, all processed on your device for maximum privacy. Supports 8 languages and is optimized for professional use.
- On-device AI processing
- Record, transcribe, and ask questions
- Supports 8 languages
- Optimized for professionals
- Local file management
- No cloud or Wi-Fi needed
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Chat with your recording? Yes, really. Record a meeting, lecture, or consultation — then ask your recording anything. No need to listen all over again. How it works Record — Capture meetings, lectures, or consultations. Transcribe — One tap turns speech into text. Supports 8 languages. Ask — Just type your question. AI finds the answer from your recording. Key Features 100% On‑device The AI lives on your phone. Your recordings never leave it. No cloud. No upload. No Wi‑Fi needed. Your privacy stays yours. 8 Languages Supported Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, German, French, Arabic — transcribe across languages seamlessly. Optimized for Professionals Works great for meetings, medical consultations, and legal conversations. Understands industry terms. Ask like you chat No more replaying hours of audio. Just ask your recording — it answers from the transcribed text. Recording Management All files saved locally. Edit, trim, rename — you're in full control. Perfect for Professionals — Record meetings, ask "What's the conclusion?" "Who owns what?" Students — Record lectures, ask "What were the key points?" Doctors & Lawyers — Record consultations, ask "What are the critical details?" Journalists & Creators — Record interviews, ask "What were the quotes?" Talk to recordings. AI. Ready to use? First, we'll download the AI core (~2GB) to your device. A Wi-Fi connection is recommended for the best experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AC_thing at none against AI Local Recorder's 1. AC_thing also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). AI Local Recorder's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. AI Local Recorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AC_thing asks for nothing beyond the download.
AC_thing ships an update every 6 weeks, AI Local Recorder every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AC_thing | AI Local Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dave Fox | YangJiYun |
In-app purchases
AC_thing
No in-app purchases
AI Local Recorder
- Unlock Unlimited Recording$1.99









