Locally AI by LM Studio vs FirstCode.AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Locally AI by LM Studio
This app allows you to run powerful AI models directly on your iPhone or iPad without an internet connection. Enjoy complete privacy as no data is collected or sent to servers. It's optimized for Apple devices, offering fast and private AI interactions.
- Run AI models offline
- Private and no data collection
- Supports Llama, Gemma, Qwen, and more
- Optimized for Apple Silicon
- Chat, analyze images, generate text
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Run AI models like Llama, Gemma, Qwen, and more on your iPhone and iPad. Offline. Private. No login. No data collection. Powered by Apple MLX. Meet Locally AI by LM Studio, the AI app that respects your privacy. No login. No data collection. Just pure intelligence, running entirely on your iPhone and iPad. Why Locally AI? - 100% Offline: No internet needed. Chat anywhere. - Total Privacy: No login, no data collection. Your data stays on your device. - Optimized for Apple Silicon: Powered by Apple MLX for lightning-fast responses. - Multiple models supported: Run Llama 3.2, Google Gemma 2 & 3, Qwen 3, DeepSeek, and more. - Chat, Analyze, Create: Ask complex questions, analyze images, or generate text. Download Locally AI now! Privacy Policy: https://locallyai.app/privacy-policy.html Terms & Conditions: https://locallyai.app/terms.html
FirstCode.AI
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FirstCode.AI is the companion app for the FirstCode platform. Sign in with your FirstCode account to manage projects and keep work moving from anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FirstCode.AI at none against Locally AI by LM Studio's 1. FirstCode.AI also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence, 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. Locally AI by LM Studio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. FirstCode.AI asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Locally AI by LM Studio | FirstCode.AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Element Labs Inc | First Code Solutions LLC |
Bugs and requests
Locally AI by LM Studio
Reported bugs
2 issues- Stops responding when Airplane mode is turned on
- Interface issues on iPhone 15 Pro
Requested features
4 requests- 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
FirstCode.AI
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Locally AI by LM Studio
- Plus Monthly$8.991 Month
FirstCode.AI
No in-app purchases
Questions
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