Comparison

LobeHub vs Bangs!

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

Head to head
About

LobeHub

Access over 30 AI models, including GPT-4 and Gemini, in a single interface. Build custom AI agents tailored to your workflow for tasks like coding, writing, and research. Enjoy private, secure, and open-source interactions with multimodal intelligence.

Highlights
  • Access 30+ AI models
  • Build custom AI agents
  • Multi-model conversations
  • Private and open-source
  • Multimodal intelligence (text, images, files)
  • Local AI support via Ollama
Features
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LobeHub - Your AI Agent Teammates, All in One Place Switch between Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, DeepSeek, and 30+ models in a single conversation. LobeHub is the private, open-source AI platform built for people who demand more from AI. 10M+ users worldwide / 83.1K GitHub Stars AI Agents That Work For You Build and chat with custom AI Agents tailored to your workflow - writing, coding, research, and more. Your agents learn your preferences and grow smarter over time. Multi-Model in One Chat Don't settle for one AI. Compare Claude vs. Gemini, run DeepSeek alongside GPT - get the best answer every time. Supports 30+ LLMs including Ollama for fully local, offline AI. Private & Secure by Design Your conversations stay yours. LobeHub supports local model deployment via Ollama - no data sent to third parties. Open-source and fully auditable. Multimodal Intelligence Chat with text, images, files, and more. LobeHub understands context across formats for deeper, richer interactions. Built for Every Use Case Coding: Debug, generate, and review code with AI Writing: Drafts, emails, creative content in seconds Research: Summarize papers, compare sources, deep-dive topics Learning: Get personalized explanations on any subject Why LobeHub? 30+ AI models in one app Private and open-source Custom AI Agents Local AI via Ollama Free to start Connect With Us X: @lobehub Email: hello@lobehub.com Terms: lobehub.com/terms

About

Bangs!

Features
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Bangs! - Search Faster in Safari Unlock the power of "bangs" on every search engine! Bangs! is a Safari Web Extension that brings DuckDuckGo-style search shortcuts to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and more. Stop navigating to websites just to search them - do it directly from your address bar. WHAT ARE BANGS? Bangs are short commands that let you search other sites directly. Want to look something up on Wikipedia? Just type !w swift into your Safari search bar. Need a repository on GitHub? Type !gh [query]. Bangs! intercepts these commands and takes you exactly where you want to go. KEY FEATURES: - Thousands of Built-in Bangs: Access a massive library of shortcuts for Wikipedia, YouTube, Amazon, GitHub, Reddit, and thousands more. - Create Custom Bangs: Have a specific site or internal tool you use daily? Create your own custom shortcuts (e.g., !mytool) with ease. - Seamless Integration: Works automatically within Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, and Ecosia. - Privacy First: Bangs! processes everything locally on your device. Your search history stays private and is never sent to our servers. - Lightweight & Fast: Designed to be virtually invisible until you need it, with no impact on browsing speed. HOW TO USE: 1. Enable the extension in Safari Settings. 2. Go to your favorite search engine (like Google). 3. Type a bang followed by your search term (e.g., !yt funny cats). 4. Hit enter and go straight to the results! Stop wasting time with extra clicks. Search smarter, faster, and more efficiently with Bangs!

Screenshots

LobeHub4 screens
Bangs!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LobeHub at Free against Bangs!'s $0.99. LobeHub also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Bangs!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LobeHub is free to download; Bangs! costs $0.99 up front. LobeHub sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Bangs! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LobeHub versus Bangs!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLobeHubBangs!
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLobehubSayan Goswami

In-app purchases

6 purchases

LobeHub

Subscriptions6
  • Starter Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$34.991 Month
  • Ultimate Monthly$69.991 Month
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  • Starter Yearly$139.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$279.991 Year
  • Ultimate Yearly$549.991 Year
None

Bangs!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LobeHub free?
LobeHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bangs! free?
Bangs! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LobeHub or Bangs! have ads?
Neither LobeHub nor Bangs! shows ads.

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