Comparison

Light AI vs Lokei AI

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

Head to head
About

Light AI

Features
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Light AI is built to make conversations with AI more natural and helpful. It's a simple chat app that lets you talk with advanced AI models in a way that feels more natural. Light AI offers: • Conversation Threading - Keep your thoughts organized by branching conversations into different topics • Context Selection - Help the AI understand exactly what parts of your conversation are important • Voice Input - Sometimes it's easier to speak than type - Light AI can listen too • Simple Search - Find your past conversations without endless scrolling • Collapsible Messages - Keep your chat history tidy by expanding only what you need Light AI is an attempt to make AI interactions more intuitive. NOTE: Light AI requires a subscription to access all features. Monthly and yearly subscription options available. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lokei AI

A private AI chat application for iPhone and iPad. It utilizes on-device Apple Intelligence or connects to local AI servers via Wi-Fi, offering a secure and ad-free experience without requiring an account. Features include voice conversations, document Q&A, task management, and robust data organization.

Highlights
  • On-device Apple Intelligence
  • Connect to local AI servers
  • Voice conversations
  • Ask about photos and documents
  • Organize chats with folders and tags
  • Conversation branching
  • Encrypted iCloud sync (optional)
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Lokei is a private AI chat app for iPhone and iPad. Use Apple Intelligence on device, or connect to your own local AI server over Wi-Fi. No account. No ads. No tracking. No third-party SDKs. STANDALONE BY DESIGN You do not need a Mac or a subscription. On supported devices, Lokei chats with Apple Intelligence entirely on your iPhone or iPad. Already running local models? Point Lokei at Ollama, LM Studio, or any compatible local server on your Wi-Fi and chat with your own models. PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE, NOT BY PROMISE • Every reply shows a route badge: on device, local network, or the server you chose • The built-in Privacy Audit shows exactly what stays on your device • Local network only by default — public endpoints require explicit, double consent • Optional iCloud sync is end-to-end encrypted and off by default; neither Lokei nor Apple can read your conversation content • Lokei operates no servers and collects nothing EVERYTHING A DAILY AI APP NEEDS • Voice conversations — speech in and out, fully on device • Ask about photos and documents — on-device text recognition and document Q&A • Missions — multi-step tasks with visible progress • Folders, tags, and smart folders to organize every chat • Conversation branching, plus per-chat model and prompt overrides • Memory notes you control, edit, and delete • Automatic local backups, password-encrypted exports, and full data portability LOKEI PRO — ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION A single one-time upgrade unlocks Siri and Shortcuts, MCP tools, the prompt library, and advanced exports. Everything else is free. Tips are appreciated and unlock nothing. WORKS WITH LOKEI FOR MAC Pair with the Mac app for encrypted conversation sync and handoff between devices. Lokei is built for one idea: a great AI assistant should not need your data to be great. Support: https://getlokei.com

Screenshots

Light AI4 screens
Lokei AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

Light AI and Lokei AI are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Light AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month and Lokei AI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Light AI versus Lokei AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight AILokei AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWoolbread Ltd.Justin Patterson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Light AI

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited (Monthly)$12.001 Month
  • Unlimited (Yearly)$96.001 Year
4 purchases

Lokei AI

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Lokei Pro$4.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
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  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Light AI free?
Light AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lokei AI free?
Lokei AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Light AI or Lokei AI have ads?
Neither Light AI nor Lokei AI shows ads.

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