ai.local vs ArloLite

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).

Arlo Lite is a free, open-source iOS client for interacting with large language models. Bring your own API key and talk directly to the provider — no middleman server, no account, no subscription. SUPPORTED PROVIDERS • OpenAI — Chat Completions & Responses API • Anthropic — Claude via Messages API • Local Inference — Ollama, llama.cpp, vLLM, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint KEY FEATURES • Real-time streaming with token-by-token display • Rich Markdown rendering with syntax-highlighted code blocks • Session management — switch models mid-conversation, rename, resume • Thinking effort controls — adjust reasoning depth per session • Per-turn and per-session cost tracking • System prompt library — save and reuse your favorite prompts • iCloud backup for chat history (text only, keys never leave your device) PRIVACY BY DESIGN • API keys stored exclusively in the iOS Keychain • No backend server — all calls go direct to the provider • No telemetry, no analytics, no tracking • No account or sign-up required • Offline read access to past conversations BUILT FOR POWER USERS Arlo Lite is designed for developers and AI enthusiasts who want a clean, fast interface for daily-driving LLM APIs. Light/dark/system appearance, Dynamic Type support, and VoiceOver accessibility built in. 100% open source. MIT licensed. Contributions welcome on GitHub.