Comparison

MobileLLM vs Serval

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

Head to head
About

MobileLLM

Interact with advanced AI language models locally and privately on your device. Chat with popular LLMs offline, save conversations, and have responses spoken aloud. Download large models patiently.

Highlights
  • Offline AI model interaction
  • Supports Llama 3.3, DeepSeek-R1, Phi-4, Gemma 3
  • Text-to-speech for responses
  • Private chat history saved locally
  • No internet connection required for chat
Features
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MobileSeek running with Llama 3.3, DeepSeek-R1, Gemma 3, Phi and other popular large language models on your phone, you can chat with LLM locally and privately without network. The vision models are not supported because of the memory issue, we'll support them soon. Be a little patient when downloading big models. Key Features: - Offline Chatting: Interact with advanced AI models directly on your device without the need for an internet connection. - Popular LLM model integerated: Llama 3.3, DeepSeek-R1, Phi-4, Gemma 3, llava, mistral - Text to speech, speak the response as you will. - Chat history saved on your phone, no any data upload to Internet for your privacy.

About

Serval

This app provides a native iOS client for accessing and interacting with open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) hosted on your own Ollama server. It offers a private, local-first experience with advanced features like chain-of-thought prompting and image recognition.

Highlights
  • Native iOS companion for Ollama
  • Access open-source LLMs on the go
  • Sync conversations and settings across Apple devices
  • Chain-of-thought prompting
  • Integrated image recognition
  • LaTeX rendering for equations
  • Local-first, privacy-focused
Features
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Servals: Your Pocket AI Powerhouse Unlock the full potential of cutting-edge open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) anytime, anywhere with ChatOllama, your native iOS companion for Ollama. Ollama in Your Pocket: Access state-of-the-art open-source LLMs on the go. Enjoy a seamless experience, syncing your conversations and settings across all your Apple devices. Powerful & Elegant Client: Experience Ollama like never before. Our beautifully designed client offers a refined interface with advanced features, including support for chain-of-thought prompting, integrated image recognition, and crystal-clear LaTeX rendering for complex equations and formulas. Local First, Privacy First: Your conversations and data remain securely on your device, communicating directly with your self-hosted Ollama server. No cloud servers, no tracking, ever. Your privacy is paramount. Free & Unlimited: Engage in limitless conversations and explore the vast capabilities of open-source AI without restrictions. As long as your Ollama server is running, your access is boundless. Download Servals today and carry the power of open-source AI in your pocket!

Screenshots

MobileLLM3 screens
Serval4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Serval at 3.0 against MobileLLM's 1.0. Serval also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Serval holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MobileLLM versus Serval: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileLLMServal
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOrz Games骙 林

In-app purchases

None

MobileLLM

No in-app purchases

None

Serval

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobileLLM free?
MobileLLM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Serval free?
Serval is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MobileLLM or Serval?
Serval is rated higher. MobileLLM averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Serval averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do MobileLLM or Serval have ads?
Neither MobileLLM nor Serval shows ads.

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