Comparison

Invoke vs System26

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

System26

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System26 is a lightweight way to see device-native AI performance on your hardware. Designed for developers and enthusiasts, it surfaces on-device AI metrics across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS. Features: • Large Language Models: Track Tokens Per Second (TPS), Latency, and Memory usage for the native System Language Model. • Image Generation: See on-device image synthesis speed using ImagePlayground with support for animation, illustration, and sketch styles. • Computer Vision: View live camera inference performance for Object Detection, Text Recognition, and Body Pose estimation. • Thermal Monitoring: Keep an eye on your device's thermal state during intensive inference tasks. • 100% Private & Offline: System26 operates without an internet connection. No data is collected, stored, or transmitted—ever. Unlock the full potential of your hardware and see how foundation models run on your machine.

Screenshots

Invoke3 screens
System263 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: System26 at 4 against Invoke's 2. Invoke's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Invoke versus System26: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInvokeSystem26
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkazuhiko sugimotoBKO Group Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Invoke

No in-app purchases

None

System26

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Invoke free?
Invoke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is System26 free?
System26 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Invoke or System26 have ads?
Neither Invoke nor System26 shows ads.

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