# Locally AI by LM Studio vs Maude

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Locally AI by LM Studio at none against Maude's 3. Locally AI by LM Studio also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 2). Maude's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maude sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Locally AI by LM Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Maude holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Locally AI by LM Studio has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Locally AI by LM Studio ships an update weekly, Maude every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Locally AI by LM Studio | Maude |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locally-ai-by-lm-studio/id6741426692/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maude-ai-coding-agents-and-ssh/id6759869262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 119 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Element Labs Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652234264) | [Lucas Jean-Jacques Emile BASTIEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510247734) |

## What reviewers say

### Locally AI by LM Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locally-ai-by-lm-studio/id6741426692)

Run powerful AI models like Llama and Gemma directly on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy offline, private, and secure AI interactions without any data collection. Optimized for Apple Silicon for fast performance.

**Highlights:** Run AI models offline, 100% private, no data collection, Optimized for Apple Silicon, Supports multiple AI models, Chat, analyze, and create with AI

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Polished and user-friendly UI
- 🔒 Good privacy policy
- 🚀 Runs models quickly on device

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work without internet connection
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Stops responding when Airplane mode is turned on
- Interface issues on iPhone 15 Pro

**Requested features**

- Add option to switch between downloaded models
- Implement autoscroll feature
- Add support for more model types (e.g. SolvLM2, Grante Vision)
- Allow users to add models from Hugging Face


### Maude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maude-ai-coding-agents-and-ssh/id6759869262)

Control AI coding agents running on your own servers from your phone. Start tasks, approve commands, and manage code changes remotely. Your code remains private on your server, with secure, encrypted connections.

**Highlights:** Run AI coding agents on your own servers 24/7, Control agents remotely from your phone, Approve commands and track sessions, Browse files and review Git changes, Full terminal access on your server, End-to-end encrypted relay connection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maude Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Maude Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Maude Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Locally AI by LM Studio free?

Locally AI by LM Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Maude free?

Maude is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Locally AI by LM Studio or Maude?

Maude is rated higher. Locally AI by LM Studio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Maude averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Locally AI by LM Studio or Maude have ads?

Neither Locally AI by LM Studio nor Maude shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Locally AI by LM Studio or Maude?

Locally AI by LM Studio ships an update weekly, and Maude every 3 days. Most recently, Locally AI by LM Studio was updated on November 5, 2026 and Maude on November 5, 2026.

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