Comparison

Invoke vs Pacachat

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

Head to head
About

Invoke

This app allows you to chat with your own locally hosted AI models, offering a private and secure experience. It connects to Ollama or LM Studio servers on your local network, requiring some technical setup for a fully offline AI conversation.

Highlights
  • Connects to local LLM servers
  • Offline and privacy-focused
  • Supports Ollama and LM Studio
  • Real-time message streaming
  • Chat history management
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Note: This app is intended for users who are able to set up a local LLM server (Ollama or LM Studio) within their own LAN environment. Some technical setup is required. Chat with your local LLM! Seamlessly connect to Ollama or LM Studio for a fully offline, privacy-focused AI chat experience! This iOS app connects to a locally hosted Large Language Model (LLM) server and enables seamless, natural conversations. Compatible with Ollama and LM Studio via HTTP, it provides real-time message streaming and intuitive chat history management. The app operates entirely within a local network—no internet connection required—making it ideal for those who prioritize privacy and security. Key Features: - Easy connection to local LLM servers (Ollama / LM Studio) - Natural chat UI with bubble-style layout - Auto-saving and browsing chat history - Server and model selection via settings screen - Supports Dark Mode

About

Pacachat

Chat with open-source AI models running on your local Ollama server. This app offers a private and intuitive interface for developers and enthusiasts to experiment with AI, compare model responses, and tweak parameters without data leaving your device.

Highlights
  • Connect to local Ollama server
  • Switch between AI models
  • Compare AI model responses
  • Private, on-device conversations
  • Intuitive chat interface
  • Support for Ollama-compatible models
Features
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Pacachat makes it effortless to chat with any open-source AI model running on your local Ollama server. Perfect for developers, researchers, and AI enthusiasts who value privacy and love to experiment. Key Features: - Connect instantly to your local Ollama installation - Switch between models with a single tap - Compare responses across different AI models - Your conversations never leave your device - Clean, intuitive chat interface designed for parameter tweaking and experimentation - Support for all Ollama-compatible models Complete Privacy No account required. No data uploaded. Your conversations stay entirely on your device. Built for Experimentation Test prompts, compare model performance, and discover which AI works best for your specific needs. Whether you're fine-tuning prompts, evaluating model capabilities, or simply enjoying private conversations with AI, Pacachat gives you the freedom to explore without limits. Please Note, this app currently requires Ollama server running locally or on your network. Cloud models coming soon.

Screenshots

Invoke3 screens
Pacachat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pacachat at 5.0 against Invoke's 3.3. Invoke's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). 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

Pacachat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Invoke has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Invoke versus Pacachat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInvokePacachat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkazuhiko sugimotoJacob Widmer

Customer experience

Invoke

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%

Pacachat

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Invoke

No in-app purchases

None

Pacachat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Invoke free?
Invoke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pacachat free?
Pacachat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Invoke or Pacachat?
Pacachat is rated higher. Invoke averages 3.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Pacachat averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Invoke or Pacachat have ads?
Neither Invoke nor Pacachat shows ads.

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