# AiWithApi vs Cumbersome

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cumbersome at 87% against AiWithApi's 0%. Cumbersome also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). AiWithApi's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AiWithApi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Cumbersome sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cumbersome holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cumbersome has 83 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AiWithApi's written reviews are positive against 87% of Cumbersome's.

AiWithApi ships an update every 7 months, Cumbersome every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AiWithApi | Cumbersome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aiwithapi/id6748143179/reviews) | **[4.9 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cumbersome-ai-llm-api-client/id6753016821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Afek Banyas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787721640) | [Folding Sky Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842155029) |

## What reviewers say

### AiWithApi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aiwithapi/id6748143179)

Access multiple leading AI models in a single, intuitive chat interface. Switch between providers and models in real-time, with flexible pay-per-use options. Enjoy local data storage for enhanced privacy and control over your AI interactions.

**Highlights:** Access to dozens of leading AI models, Switch models in real-time, Pay-per-use pricing, Local data storage for privacy, Modern and intuitive chat interface, Full conversation history with search, Smart memory for context

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $1.99 | per month |


### Cumbersome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cumbersome-ai-llm-api-client/id6753016821)

Connect directly to AI provider APIs for greater control over model selection and parameters. Compare different AI models, pay per use, and customize responses with advanced features. Supports multiple providers and custom endpoints.

**Highlights:** Direct API connections, Multi-provider support, Full parameter control, Face/Off Mode with AI judge, Concurrent chats, Edit messages, Rich content support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cumbersome Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Cumbersome Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AiWithApi free?

AiWithApi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cumbersome free?

Cumbersome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AiWithApi or Cumbersome?

Cumbersome is rated higher. AiWithApi averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cumbersome averages 4.9 from 83 ratings.

### Do AiWithApi or Cumbersome have ads?

Neither AiWithApi nor Cumbersome shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AiWithApi or Cumbersome?

AiWithApi ships an update every 7 months, and Cumbersome every 3 days. Most recently, AiWithApi was updated on October 3, 2026 and Cumbersome on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*