Comparison

LM Mini vs OpenCody

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

Head to head
About

LM Mini

Chat with your locally hosted language models directly from your iPhone. This companion app connects to your LM Studio server, offering features like conversation management, context visualization, and privacy-first data handling. It also supports image generation through Automatic1111 integration.

Highlights
  • Connect to LM Studio server
  • Chat with local language models
  • Manage multiple conversations
  • Track context usage
  • Dark mode support
  • Image generation integration
Features
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Chat with LM Studio, Ollama, and oMLX from your iPhone — or run on-device models offline. Private local AI on hardware you control. No cloud chat subscription required. THREE WAYS TO USE IT 1. On-device — download a model and chat with no internet 2. Connected — LM Studio, Ollama, Jan AI, or oMLX over Wi‑Fi or USB 3. Remote — LM Mini Connect from anywhere, encrypted with your key One app for phone-side models and your desktop local setup. WHAT TO EXPECT Phone models are not the same as huge hosted models in a data center. They are smaller, and that is expected. Performance will vary by hardware. What you gain is control: offline use, private chats on your device or your home machine, and freedom to run the open models you choose. BUILT FOR - People already running LM Studio, Ollama, oMLX or Jan AI who want that stack in their pocket - People who want on-device chat when they are offline or away from Wi-Fi - People who care about keeping conversations off third-party chat servers - Researchers, builders, and privacy-minded users experimenting with local AI INSIDE THE APP - Download and run on-device models on your phone - Connect to LM Studio, Ollama, Jan AI and oMLX - Remote access through LM Mini Connect with your encryption key - Manage and download models on LM Studio from your phone - Local conversation history, folders, and context usage tracking - Personas, plus group chat with up to 5 models in one conversation - Voice chat with Kokoro - Image generation with ComfyUI and Automatic1111 - Web search through SearXNG - Memory so your AI can remember details about you - On-device semantic search across your chats - Background generation, so you don't have to sit and stare at the screen - Themes, backgrounds, and avatars - Import chats from LM Studio - Optional encrypted cloud backups - Custom servers with custom headers - Optional APIs when you want them: OpenAI, OpenRouter, Mistral, DeepSeek, Google Gemini, and more - MCP tool calling - In-app support and feature requests - Dark mode and a chat UI meant for daily use PRIVACY For local use, chats stay on your phone, or between your phone and your own computer. We don't need your conversations to make that core local path work. If you choose optional cloud APIs, those requests go to the provider you pick. SETUP On-device: a compatible phone with enough free storage and memory for the model you pick. Connected mode: LM Studio, Ollama, or oMLX on your computer, plus local network or USB access, or LM Mini Connect for remote use. Install LM Mini and keep your local AI with you. Download LM Mini today and start chatting with your local AI models privately and securely! This app uses Apple Standard EULA license and its available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OpenCody

This app provides a private AI coding assistant that connects to your personal server. It allows you to chat with AI agents, manage projects, and review code changes on your mobile devices. All features are free, with optional in-app purchases for development support.

Highlights
  • Private AI coding assistant
  • Connects to personal OpenCode server
  • Real-time AI agent chat
  • Customizable agents and models
  • Integrated file explorer
  • Multi-project support
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Your private AI coding assistant - anywhere, anytime. Connect OpenCody to your personal OpenCode server and take your development workflow wherever you go. 100% free to use. All features are fully available without any purchase. In-app purchases are completely optional and exist solely to support the ongoing development of OpenCody. Thank you! Everything you need, right in your pocket: - Chat with your AI agent in real time - Choose your preferred agent, provider, and model - Leverage your custom-configured skills - Track every action, review diffs, todos, and files at a glance - Browse your project files with the integrated file explorer - Work across multiple projects and sessions seamlessly - Stay in the loop with notifications - Configure MCP and providers directly from OpenCody Privacy by design: OpenCody communicates exclusively with your own OpenCode server - we don't collect any data. Available for iPad and iPhone. About the developer: https://willsoftwaresolutions.de Privacy: https://willsoftwaresolutions.de/privacy-opencody OpenCody is made in Germany.

Screenshots

LM Mini4 screens
OpenCody4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OpenCody at 5.0 against LM Mini's 4.5. LM Mini's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. LM Mini sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and OpenCody sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenCody holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LM Mini has 149 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of LM Mini's written reviews are positive against 33% of OpenCody's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LM Mini ships an update every 3 days, OpenCody every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LM Mini versus OpenCody: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLM MiniOpenCody
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (149 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings149 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSultan HaiderFabian Will

Customer experience

LM Mini

All ratings149 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative26.5%

OpenCody

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LM Mini

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$119.99
3 purchases

OpenCody

One-time3
  • Small Tip Jar$2.99
  • Mid Tip Jar$4.99
  • Big Tip Jar$9.99

Questions

Is LM Mini free?
LM Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenCody free?
OpenCody is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LM Mini or OpenCody?
OpenCody is rated higher. LM Mini averages 4.5 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while OpenCody averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do LM Mini or OpenCody have ads?
Neither LM Mini nor OpenCody shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LM Mini or OpenCody?
LM Mini ships an update every 3 days, and OpenCody every 2 months. Most recently, LM Mini was updated on October 13, 2026 and OpenCody on September 29, 2026.

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