ai.local vs Invoke
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ai.local
Run advanced language models directly on your iOS device with a privacy-first design. This app offers a user-friendly interface for easy setup and offline AI capabilities, supporting an Ollama-style API for compatibility with your preferred LLM UIs.
- Local LLM server on iOS
- Ollama-style API support
- Privacy-first design
- Vast model selection
- Easy setup and management
- Offline AI capabilities
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Create your own Local LLM Server app, designed to bring advanced language models directly to your iOS device. The server supports an Ollama-style API, so you can use your preferred LLM UI. Key Features: - Privacy-First Design: Run your own local LLM server directly on your device, keeping your data private and secure. - Vast Model Selection: Choose from a wide range of language models tailored to different needs. - Easy Setup: Start and manage your local server with a user-friendly interface. - Offline Capabilities: Use AI even when you're offline, with all processing happening locally on your device. - Built-in Web View: Display a web page while the server is running. Why Choose Local LLM Server? Preserve your privacy. Your data stays on your device, giving you full control over your information. Note: This app requires a compatible iOS device with enough processing power to run local language models effectively (such as iPhone 15 Pro or any iPhone 16 model).
Invoke
This app allows you to chat with your own locally hosted AI models, offering a private and secure experience. It connects to Ollama or LM Studio servers on your local network, requiring some technical setup for a fully offline AI conversation.
- Connects to local LLM servers
- Offline and privacy-focused
- Supports Ollama and LM Studio
- Real-time message streaming
- Chat history management
- Dark Mode support
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Note: This app is intended for users who are able to set up a local LLM server (Ollama or LM Studio) within their own LAN environment. Some technical setup is required. Chat with your local LLM! Seamlessly connect to Ollama or LM Studio for a fully offline, privacy-focused AI chat experience! This iOS app connects to a locally hosted Large Language Model (LLM) server and enables seamless, natural conversations. Compatible with Ollama and LM Studio via HTTP, it provides real-time message streaming and intuitive chat history management. The app operates entirely within a local network—no internet connection required—making it ideal for those who prioritize privacy and security. Key Features: - Easy connection to local LLM servers (Ollama / LM Studio) - Natural chat UI with bubble-style layout - Auto-saving and browsing chat history - Server and model selection via settings screen - Supports Dark Mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Invoke at none against ai.local's 1. Invoke also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.2). ai.local's advantage is rating (3.6 vs 3.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Invoke asks for nothing beyond the download.
ai.local holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ai.local's written reviews are positive against 58% of Invoke's.
ai.local ships an update every 9 days, Invoke weekly. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.
| Parameter | ai.local | Invoke |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (9 ratings) — better | 3.3 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better | 58.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bruno Wernimont | kazuhiko sugimoto |
Customer experience
ai.local
Invoke
In-app purchases
ai.local
- Pro - Lifetime$7.99
Invoke
No in-app purchases







