Comparison

AI Buddy 2 vs NIJI Chat

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

Head to head
About

AI Buddy 2

Features
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Introducing AI Buddy 2, a sleek and intuitive AI chat app designed for simplicity and power. Whether you're tackling complex coding challenges or unleashing your creativity through writing, AI Buddy 2 delivers seamless, intelligent assistance. With its clean interface and advanced capabilities, it’s the perfect tool for developers, writers, and anyone looking to enhance productivity. Experience the future of AI-driven communication—efficient, innovative, and effortlessly user-friendly.

About

NIJI Chat

This privacy-focused AI assistant runs entirely on your device, ensuring your data never leaves your phone. Enjoy powerful generative AI capabilities without cloud reliance or tracking, accessible anywhere.

Highlights
  • On-device LLM execution
  • Privacy-first design
  • No cloud reliance
  • Offline AI capabilities
  • Data stays on device
Features
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NIJI Chat is a privacy-first, local generative AI assistant. Unlike traditional AI, NIJI runs Large Language Models (LLMs) directly on your device. Your data never leaves your phone - no cloud, no tracking, just powerful AI that works wherever you are.

Screenshots

AI Buddy 24 screens
NIJI Chat3 screens

Verdict

The call

AI Buddy 2 and NIJI Chat are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AI Buddy 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, NIJI Chat every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AI Buddy 2 versus NIJI Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAI Buddy 2NIJI Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB29 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKong Fai PoonPRASIDDHA THAPALIYA

In-app purchases

None

AI Buddy 2

No in-app purchases

None

NIJI Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AI Buddy 2 free?
AI Buddy 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NIJI Chat free?
NIJI Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AI Buddy 2 or NIJI Chat have ads?
Neither AI Buddy 2 nor NIJI Chat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AI Buddy 2 or NIJI Chat?
AI Buddy 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and NIJI Chat every 9 days. Most recently, AI Buddy 2 was updated on October 28, 2026 and NIJI Chat on October 28, 2026.

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