Comparison

Cluster AI vs Daotuan Chat

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

Head to head
About

Cluster AI

This AI-powered search engine provides direct, concise answers with verifiable sources. It utilizes real-time web search to deliver information without advertisements or clutter. Users can save and organize their chat history for easy access.

Highlights
  • AI-powered answers
  • Cited sources
  • Real-time web search
  • Save chat history
  • Organize history
Features
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Cluster is an AI-powered search engine that gives you direct answers with sources you can trust. Ask anything and get clear, concise responses backed by real-time web search. No ads, no clutter—just the information you need. Features: • AI-powered answers with cited sources • Real-time web search • Save and organize your chat history Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cluster.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://cluster.app/terms

About

Daotuan Chat

Features
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Daotuan Chat is a local-first AI chat client for iPhone and iPad. Bring your own API keys and connect to leading AI providers including OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, OpenRouter, Zhipu AI, Moonshot, MiniMax, and more. Designed for users who want full control over their AI experience, Daotuan Chat keeps conversations on your device and stores API credentials securely in the iOS Keychain. FEATURES Multi-Model AI Chat • Support for OpenAI-compatible APIs • OpenAI Responses API • Anthropic Claude API • Google Gemini API • Built-in provider presets and custom endpoints • Switch providers and models anytime • Streaming responses with reasoning support • Markdown and LaTeX rendering Images, Files & Web Search • Send images to vision-capable models • Upload PDF, TXT, CSV, JSON, and Markdown files • Native web search support through compatible providers • Read documents, notes, datasets, and code directly in chat Privacy First • Conversations stored locally on your device • API keys secured in the iOS Keychain • No Daotuan Chat account required • No model proxying • No bundled AI credits • Full control over which AI provider receives your requests Voice Features • Speech-to-text input • Text-to-speech playback • Separate credential management for speech services Built for Apple Devices • Native SwiftUI experience • iPhone and iPad support • Light and dark mode • English and Simplified Chinese • Conversation search, pinning, branching, editing, and sharing Daotuan Chat is built for users who prefer a clean, private, and flexible AI client without subscriptions, lock-ins, or vendor restrictions.

Screenshots

Cluster AI4 screens
Daotuan Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Daotuan Chat at none against Cluster AI's 2. Cluster AI's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cluster AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Daotuan Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cluster AI versus Daotuan Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCluster AIDaotuan Chat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperClusterbase道湍 王

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cluster AI

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Max Monthly$199.991 Month
None

Daotuan Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cluster AI free?
Cluster AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Daotuan Chat free?
Daotuan Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cluster AI or Daotuan Chat have ads?
Neither Cluster AI nor Daotuan Chat shows ads.

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