Local AI Chat vs Invoke
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Local AI Chat
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hi there hello hi, this is my little app for doing lots of cool things locally on device. choose your cat and buckle up! on your phone and ipad you can: -chat with local ai models -transcribe audio within the app (or import audio from voice notes) -connect remotely to your computer via ssh or vnc (screen sharing) all transcriptions and chats get stored in history and synced securely (or not) via apple's icloud services Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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 update cadence: Invoke at weekly against Local AI Chat's every 5 weeks. Invoke also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.2). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Local AI Chat ships an update every 5 weeks, Invoke weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Local AI Chat | Invoke |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atlas Codes LTD | kazuhiko sugimoto |
In-app purchases
Local AI Chat
No in-app purchases
Invoke
No in-app purchases
