MeshNotes vs NIJI Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MeshNotes
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Now, configure your API key and enable "Allow sending notes to plugins" to use AI realtime chatting feature. Why MeshNotes? ► Simple And Focus • No ads, no clouds, no promotion, no VIP, no data harvesting, no KPI. • Just take your notes. ► Sync Across Devices – Without Cloud Service Securely sync notes between your own devices over LAN(Local Area Network) using a unique encryption key (requires MeshNotes installed on all devices). ► AI Refines Your Thought • Use voice UI to chat and generate your notes. • AI assistant to summarize, continue writing, inspire your ideas. * AI features require data transmission to Internet. Can turn off anytime. ► 100% Open Source Every line of code is in public. Anyone can get, contribute, modify, or release it.
NIJI Chat
This privacy-focused AI assistant runs entirely on your device, ensuring your data never leaves your phone. Enjoy powerful generative AI capabilities without cloud reliance or tracking, accessible anywhere.
- On-device LLM execution
- Privacy-first design
- No cloud reliance
- Offline AI capabilities
- Data stays on device
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NIJI Chat is a privacy-first, local generative AI assistant. Unlike traditional AI, NIJI runs Large Language Models (LLMs) directly on your device. Your data never leaves your phone - no cloud, no tracking, just powerful AI that works wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NIJI Chat at every 9 days against MeshNotes's monthly. MeshNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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.
MeshNotes ships an update monthly, NIJI Chat every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MeshNotes | NIJI Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yifan Li | PRASIDDHA THAPALIYA |
In-app purchases
MeshNotes
No in-app purchases
NIJI Chat
No in-app purchases
