Privam vs Cedar Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Privam
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**Experience the future of private AI with Privam - the only AI assistant that works completely offline on your device.** **Optimized for Next-Generation AI Devices** • Best experience on iPhone 16 pro series, iPhone 15 pro series, Mx processor iPads • Requires AI-capable processor (NPU) with minimum 8GB RAM for optimal performance • Designed for cutting-edge mobile AI hardware to deliver exceptional speed and responsiveness • See compatibility guide below for full device requirements **Complete Privacy & Security** • All AI processing happens locally on your device • Zero data sent to external servers or cloud services • No account required, no tracking, no data collection • Your conversations never leave your phone **Powered by Advanced AI Technology** • Built on Google's cutting-edge Gemma AI model • Advanced text understanding and intelligent image analysis • Fast responses without internet delays • Works even when completely offline **Powerful Features** • Natural conversation on any topic or subject • Analyze, understand, and discuss images in detail • Get help with writing, coding, research, and creative projects • Multiple language support for global users • Seamless content sharing from other apps **Perfect For** • Travellers, and out of range locations • Privacy-conscious users who value data security • Students, researchers, and academics • Writers, content creators, and professionals • Anyone wanting AI without tokens limits and internet dependency **Why Choose Privam?** Unlike other AI assistants that require constant internet connection and send your data to remote servers, Privam keeps everything private and secure on your device. Enjoy the full power of AI without compromising your privacy or depending on internet connectivity. **Device Compatibility Guide:** • **iPhone**: iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max or newer (iPhone 16 series recommended) • **iPad**: iPads with M processor • **Memory**: Minimum 8GB RAM required for smooth operation • **Storage**: 4.5GB available space for AI model (downloaded after app is installed) **Performance Note:** Privam is engineered for premium AI-capable devices to ensure the best possible user experience. Older devices may experience slower performance or compatibility issues. **AI Transparency:** This app uses artificial intelligence (Google's Gemma) for content generation. All AI processing occurs locally on your device with no external data transmission. The AI model includes built-in safety measures, but users should verify AI-generated content for accuracy and are responsible for how they use it.
Cedar Assistant
This AI workspace allows users to select and utilize various language models for different tasks. It supports on-device processing, self-hosted open-source models, and cloud-based AI systems. Users can fine-tune settings, attach files, generate images, and view web citations.
- Choose from multiple AI models
- On-device processing with Apple Intelligence
- Connect to self-hosted Ollama servers
- Integrate with cloud models (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini)
- Fine-tune conversation settings
- Attach files and generate images
- View web citations
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Cedar is a flexible AI workspace for iPhone and iPad that lets you choose the right model for the job. Use Apple Intelligence for on-device experiences, connect to your own Ollama server for self-hosted open-source models, or work with cloud models from Claude, OpenAI, and Gemini, all from one app. Switch between providers and models per conversation, fine-tune behavior with conversation-specific settings, attach files in supported workflows, generate images with supported OpenAI and Gemini models, and view web citations when supported responses include them. Cedar also brings Claude Managed Agents into the app, giving you a more powerful way to handle multi-step work and specialized assistants in one place. You stay in control of how each conversation is handled. Keep work on-device with Apple Intelligence, route it through your own Ollama setup, or use connected providers when you want access to their hosted models and tools. Cedar is designed to make those choices clear and practical, while securely storing API keys in Keychain. Whether you want private on-device help, self-hosted open-source models, or access to leading cloud AI systems, Cedar makes it easy to move between them without changing apps or workflows. It’s built for people who want one place to explore, compare, and work with modern AI on their own terms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cedar Assistant at none against Privam's 1. Privam's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Privam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cedar Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.
Privam ships an update every 9 days, Cedar Assistant weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Privam | Cedar Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SayEnergy | Matthew Woodruff |
In-app purchases
Privam
- Privam Premium$22.99
Cedar Assistant
No in-app purchases









