# LM Mini vs Rclone GUI

The clearest difference is monetization model: LM Mini at free with in-app purchases against Rclone GUI's subscription. LM Mini also leads on ratings volume (149 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.4). Rclone GUI's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LM Mini sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Rclone GUI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rclone GUI 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 point the same way: 65% of LM Mini's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rclone GUI's.

LM Mini ships an update every 3 days, Rclone GUI every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LM Mini | Rclone GUI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lm-mini/id6751125309/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rclone-gui/id6770088773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **149** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 171 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sultan Haider](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669774421) | [Vitalys ROUGETET--DE TROYANE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826388664) |

## What reviewers say

### LM Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lm-mini/id6751125309)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $119.99 | one-time |


### Rclone GUI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rclone-gui/id6770088773)

Manage your personal cloud storage with this open-source iOS client for rclone. Connect to over 70 services, including encrypted file transfers, direct streaming, and seamless integration with Apple's Files app. A premium subscription is required for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Connects to 70+ cloud services, Encrypted file transfers, Direct video and audio streaming, iOS Files app integration, Smart photo syncing, Guided remote setup wizard

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LM Mini free?

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

### Is Rclone GUI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LM Mini or Rclone GUI?

Rclone GUI is rated higher. LM Mini averages 4.5 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Rclone GUI averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LM Mini or Rclone GUI have ads?

Neither LM Mini nor Rclone GUI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LM Mini or Rclone GUI?

LM Mini ships an update every 3 days, and Rclone GUI every 4 days. Most recently, LM Mini was updated on October 13, 2026 and Rclone GUI on October 7, 2026.

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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.*