ai.local vs EdgeLLM
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).
EdgeLLM
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Run local LLMs directly on your device. Supports loading any gguf model uploaded to Hugging Face or S3.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ai.local at 18.2 against EdgeLLM's 26.2. On price, 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
Both are free to download. ai.local sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EdgeLLM sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ai.local | EdgeLLM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bruno Wernimont | Ryo Sato |
In-app purchases
ai.local
- Pro - Lifetime$7.99
EdgeLLM
- A Cup of Coffee$0.99
- A Nice Lunch$2.99
- A Special Dinner$4.99
