Comparison

ai.local vs Invoke

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Local LLM server on iOS
  • Ollama-style API support
  • Privacy-first design
  • Vast model selection
  • Easy setup and management
  • Offline AI capabilities
Features
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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).

About

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.

Highlights
  • Connects to local LLM servers
  • Offline and privacy-focused
  • Supports Ollama and LM Studio
  • Real-time message streaming
  • Chat history management
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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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

Screenshots

ai.local4 screens
Invoke3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ai.local sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Invoke asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ai.local ships an update every 9 days, Invoke weekly. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ai.local versus Invoke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterai.localInvoke
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (9 ratings) — better3.3 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings910 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBruno Wernimontkazuhiko sugimoto

Customer experience

ai.local

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

Invoke

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ai.local

One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$7.99
None

Invoke

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ai.local free?
ai.local is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Invoke free?
Invoke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ai.local or Invoke?
ai.local is rated higher. ai.local averages 3.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Invoke averages 3.3 from 10 ratings.
Do ai.local or Invoke have ads?
Neither ai.local nor Invoke shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ai.local or Invoke?
ai.local ships an update every 9 days, and Invoke weekly. Most recently, ai.local was updated on September 10, 2026 and Invoke on September 10, 2026.

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