LM Mini vs Pascal Capture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Connect to LM Studio server
- Chat with local language models
- Manage multiple conversations
- Track context usage
- Dark mode support
- Image generation integration
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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/
Pascal Capture
Transform your device into a powerful 3D room scanner. Capture precise measurements of spaces, including furniture, and then refine designs on a web-based editor. Ideal for renovations, interior design, and real estate professionals.
- Real-time 3D room scanning with LiDAR
- Automatic detection of walls, doors, and furniture
- Accurate measurements within centimeters
- Multi-room capture and stitching
- Web-based editor for design refinement
- Cloud-synced projects for seamless editing
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Pascal Capture turns your iPhone or iPad into a precision room-scanning tool. Walk through any space and get a complete 3D model in seconds — walls, doors, windows, and furniture identified and measured automatically. Then open your project in the Pascal editor on the web to refine the layout, swap furniture from our catalog, and design the space you want. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Pascal Capture and start a scan. 2. Walk slowly around the room — your iPhone's LiDAR sensor maps it in real time. 3. Tap Done. The scan uploads to your Pascal project automatically. 4. Open the project in the Pascal web editor to edit, design, or share. WHAT'S IN EVERY SCAN • Accurate geometry — walls, doors, and windows positioned to within centimeters • Auto-detected furniture — sofas, tables, beds, appliances recognized in place • Multi-room support — capture an entire floor and stitch rooms together • Editable floor plans — every dimension, position, and finish is yours to adjust • Cloud-synced projects — scans appear instantly in editor.pascal.app DESIGNED FOR • Homeowners planning a renovation or move • Interior designers presenting concepts to clients • Real estate professionals creating accurate listings • Anyone curious what their space could look like rearranged GET STARTED Sign in with email or Google. Your scans flow seamlessly into your Pascal account and become editable 3D projects in the Pascal web editor. REQUIREMENTS Pascal Capture requires an iPhone or iPad with a LiDAR sensor — iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro / Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max, or iPad Pro (2020 or newer). iOS 17 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pascal Capture at 5.0 against LM Mini's 4.5. Pascal Capture also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). LM Mini's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. LM Mini sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pascal Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pascal Capture holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LM Mini has 141 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of LM Mini's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pascal Capture's.
LM Mini ships an update every 3 days, Pascal Capture weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LM Mini | Pascal Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (141 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 67.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sultan Haider | Pascal Group Inc |
Customer experience
LM Mini
Pascal Capture
In-app purchases
LM Mini
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$119.99
Pascal Capture
No in-app purchases
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