# Lookinglass vs Quad Chat

Lookinglass and Quad Chat are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Lookinglass sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Quad Chat sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Lookinglass against 5.0 for Quad Chat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lookinglass | Quad Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lookinglass/id6751123527/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quad-chat-ai-assistant/id6778523436/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cory Hamilton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794022053) | [Quad Labs Technologies L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778523438) |

## What reviewers say

### Lookinglass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lookinglass/id6751123527)

Access 30 OpenAI models with transparent pricing and robust privacy controls. Enjoy a pay-as-you-go wallet system, local data encryption, and iCloud sync for seamless cross-device use. Customize AI behavior and export conversations in various formats.

**Highlights:** Access 30 OpenAI models, Transparent cost estimates per message, Pay-as-you-go wallet system, Local data encryption, Optional iCloud sync, Export conversations (text, markdown, JSON), Customizable AI personality and memory

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $1 Credit Top-Up | $1.00 | one-time |
| $2 Credit Top-Up | $2.00 | one-time |
| $3 Credit Top-Up | $3.00 | one-time |
| $5 Credit Top-Up | $5.00 | one-time |
| $10 Credit Top-Up | $10.00 | one-time |
| $20 Credit Top-Up | $20.00 | one-time |
| $50 Credit Top-Up | $50.00 | one-time |
| $100 Credit Top-Up | $100.00 | one-time |
| $200 Credit Top-Up | $200.00 | one-time |
| $500 Credit Top-Up | $500.00 | one-time |


### Quad Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quad-chat-ai-assistant/id6778523436)

Access multiple leading AI models in a unified, private workspace. Seamlessly switch between AI assistants, research the web with citations, and manage your conversations and projects across all your devices. Create visuals and schedule tasks for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Access multiple AI models, Web research with citations, File and image processing, Organize conversations into projects, Create visuals, Schedule repeatable tasks, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quad Go | $7.99 | per month |
| Quad Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Quad Ultra | $39.99 | per month |
| Quad Go Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Quad Pro Annual | $149.99 | per year |
| Quad Max | $199.99 | per month |
| Quad Ultra Annual | $399.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lookinglass free?

Lookinglass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quad Chat free?

Quad Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lookinglass or Quad Chat?

Lookinglass and Quad Chat are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Lookinglass or Quad Chat have ads?

Neither Lookinglass nor Quad Chat shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*