Spike AI vs Tryg
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Cloud-based AI chat
- On-device model execution
- Connect to OpenAI-compatible servers
- Sync encrypted conversations
- Organize chats in projects
- Choose tools for tasks
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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.
Tryg
This app provides pool professionals and property managers with a cloud-connected system to remotely control and monitor pool equipment. It helps reduce site visits, save energy, and offer a premium client experience through real-time adjustments and scheduling.
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Smart Scheduling
- Fleet Management
- Universal Retrofit
- Remote Control
- Engineered for Safety
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Upgrade your pool business with the ultimate automation solution. Tryg transforms standard pool equipment into an intelligent, cloud-connected system. Designed for Pool Professionals and Property Managers, we help you eliminate unnecessary site visits, reduce energy waste, and deliver a modern, premium experience to your clients. Stop driving across town just to flip a switch—take control from anywhere. Forget about manual mechanical timers and complex programming. With Tryg’s universal compatibility, you can retrofit existing equipment to gain instant, real-time command over every pool in your portfolio. Whether you need to adjust a heater for a VIP guest or verify filtration cycles across 50 different properties, our intuitive Multi-Location Dashboard puts total control in your pocket. We know that in the pool industry, reliability is non-negotiable. That’s why our system is Engineered for Safety and Built to Perform, utilizing industrial-grade components and rigorous electrical fail-safes. Backed by Expert Support and Simplified Pricing, TrygApp is the robust tool you need to scale your operations without the headaches. Key Features: - Real-Time Monitoring: View live water temperatures, connection status, and equipment health 24/7. - Smart Scheduling: Create easy, automated schedules for pumps, heaters, and lighting to maximize energy efficiency. - Fleet Management: Seamlessly switch between multiple properties and pools from a single login. - Universal Retrofit: Works with most major brands of single-speed pumps, variable-speed pumps, and heaters. - Remote Control: Turn equipment on or off instantly via the app to handle urgent client requests. - Engineered for Safety: Built with integrated protection to ensure your equipment and clients remain safe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tryg at 5.0 against Spike AI's 3.1. Tryg also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Spike AI's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tryg holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spike AI has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Spike AI's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tryg's.
Spike AI ships an update every 8 days, Tryg every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Spike AI | Tryg |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Stellmann | BENJA TECH SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LLC |
Customer experience
Spike AI
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In-app purchases
Spike AI
No in-app purchases
Tryg
No in-app purchases









