Invoke vs Clawdy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connects to local LLM servers
- Offline and privacy-focused
- Supports Ollama and LM Studio
- Real-time message streaming
- Chat history management
- Dark Mode support
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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
Clawdy
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Clawdy is a private iOS chat client that connects to OpenAI-compatible chat servers provided by the user. Clawdy does not host models, does not provide public chat, and does not require accounts. Chats are stored locally on your device. Your API key and messages are sent only to the server you configure.
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Verdict
Invoke and Clawdy are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Invoke | Clawdy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kazuhiko sugimoto | Ge Li |
In-app purchases
Invoke
No in-app purchases
Clawdy
No in-app purchases








