Echo vs LLM Pigeon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Echo
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Experience the power of artificial intelligence on your own terms. Our app lets you download and run open-source AI models directly on your phone—no internet connection required. You stay in full control of your data and privacy at all times. With support for offline AI, private LLM, and local LLM functionality, you can explore advanced AI features anywhere, anytime—completely private AI with no cloud involvement. Key Features Fully Offline: No internet needed. Run AI models right on your device for ultimate privacy and convenience. Open-Source Models: Choose from a variety of open-source models to tailor your AI experience to your specific needs. Data Stays Yours: All processing happens locally, keeping your personal information safe and secure on your phone. Easy to Use: Download, install, and run models with just a few taps—no technical expertise required. Expandable & Customizable: Add or swap models to keep up with the latest AI innovations and never miss out on new features. Unlock the future of AI—on your phone, on your terms. Download now to enjoy a private LLM experience wherever you go!
LLM Pigeon
This app provides a private AI chatbot experience by running large language models locally on your Mac. Messages are stored in your iCloud, ensuring your data never leaves your devices. Choose from built-in models or integrate your own.
- 100% privacy, no data sent to cloud
- Local large language model execution
- iCloud sync between iPhone and Mac
- Choice of built-in or custom LLM models
- Optional web search integration
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Put a full-featured AI assistant in your pocket—without sending a single word to any outside cloud. LLM Pigeon works together with LLM Pigeon Server on your Mac. • Type a message on your iPhone. • The text is stored inside your private iCloud files. • Your Mac picks it up, runs the large-language model locally, writes the reply, and CloudKit delivers the answer back to the phone. Why you’ll love it • 100 % privacy: messages never leave your own iCloud container; no analytics, no ads, no accounts. You can optionally add a search-engine API. • Real LLMs: choose from a set of built-in models or point the server at LM Studio or Ollama to swap in any model you prefer. How it works 1. Install LLM Pigeon Server (free) on a Mac that’s signed in with the same iCloud account. 2. Download the models you want and, if you’d like web search, enter a Serper API key. 3. Start a new chat in the iOS app. 4. Receive answers in seconds, even on hotel Wi-Fi. Zero data collection • No personal information • No usage analytics • No crash logs—everything stays on your devices • If you enable web search, only the queries your LLM generates are sent to Serper. Requirements • iPhone running iOS 17 or later • Mac running macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later with LLM Pigeon Server installed • iCloud Drive enabled on both devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LLM Pigeon at Free against Echo's $6.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
LLM Pigeon is free to download; Echo costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Echo ships an update every 5 days, LLM Pigeon weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Echo | LLM Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Umi Indigo LLC | Perma Evidence SA |
In-app purchases
Echo
No in-app purchases
LLM Pigeon
No in-app purchases









