Comparison

Spike AI vs Arkme

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

Head to head
About

Spike AI

This AI chat application offers flexible model execution, allowing you to use cloud-based AI, your own on-device models, or connect to a remote server. It supports encrypted conversation syncing across devices and project organization for managing your AI interactions.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based AI chat
  • On-device model execution
  • Connect to OpenAI-compatible servers
  • Sync encrypted conversations
  • Organize chats in projects
  • Choose tools for tasks
Features
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Meet Spike Studio: AI chat on your iPhone, with a choice of where your model runs. GET STARTED WITH SPIKE CLOUD Create a free account in the app, verify your email, and start chatting. You do not need a computer or your own server. Free usage limits apply. This version offers no in-app subscriptions or purchases. USE YOUR OWN MODELS Connect an OpenAI-compatible server, including LM Studio, or download an on-device model on a supported iPhone. These options do not require a Spike account. Model downloads need available storage, and on-device performance depends on your iPhone and the selected model. CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER Use an account-linked Runtime from Spike Studio on your computer, and follow Agent work from your iPhone. Computer and Runtime setup are required for these optional features. KEEP YOUR CONVERSATIONS TOGETHER Sign in with the same Spike account across devices to sync encrypted conversations. Organize chats in projects and choose tools for the task at hand. Tools that use iPhone features request the relevant permissions. Cloud chats are processed by Spike Cloud; on-device models run on your iPhone; a connected server processes the chats you send to it. Choose the option that fits your needs.

About

Arkme

Features
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Arkme is the AI-Native Hub for your Personal Memory. From daily notes to lifelong records, Arkme helps you preserve and understand your story. Plus & Pro Auto-Renewable Subscription Description 1. Subscription Services - Pro Monthly Subscription (1 month) - Pro Yearly Subscription (1 year) - Plus Monthly Subscription (1 month) - Plus Yearly Subscription (1 year) 2. Subscription Pricing - Plus Monthly Subscription: USD 3.9 per month - Plus Yearly Subscription: USD 39.9 per year - Pro Monthly Subscription: USD 9.9 per month - Pro Yearly Subscription: USD 99.9 per year 3. Auto-Renewal Subscriptions are auto-renewable. The subscription fee will be charged to the Apple ID payment account at confirmation of purchase. For monthly subscriptions, the subscription will automatically renew each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. For yearly subscriptions, the subscription will automatically renew each year unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the subscription period will be extended accordingly. 4. Cancellation Subscriptions can be managed and canceled by the user at any time by going to: Settings -> Apple ID -> Subscriptions Then select "Pro Monthly Subscription", "Plus Monthly Subscription", or any other subscribed product and cancel the subscription. If the subscription is not canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, it will automatically renew. 5. Subscription Service Agreement https://arkme.ai/article/membership-subscription-service-agreement-v1.html 6. Auto-Renewal Service Agreement https://arkme.ai/article/membership-auto-renewal-service-agreement-v1.html 7. Terms of Use (EULA) This app uses Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spike AI4 screens
Arkme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spike AI at none against Arkme's 4. Arkme's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Arkme sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.90 per month. Spike AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spike AI versus Arkme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpike AIArkme
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB202 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJan StellmannSENX LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Spike AI

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Arkme

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Monthly$3.901 Month
  • Pro Monthly$9.901 Month
  • Plus Yearly$39.901 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$99.901 Year

Questions

Is Spike AI free?
Spike AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arkme free?
Arkme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spike AI or Arkme have ads?
Neither Spike AI nor Arkme shows ads.

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