Comparison

LM Mini vs FieldMeasurePro

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

FieldMeasurePro

Quickly measure job sites and create priced estimates directly from your device, even without an internet connection. Capture room dimensions, build estimates, and add photos to generate shareable PDF reports.

Highlights
  • Offline job site measurement
  • On-site estimate building
  • Customizable pricebook
  • Room sketching
  • Photo attachment
  • PDF estimate export
Features
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FieldMeasure Pro is the fast, offline-first way to measure job sites and build estimates right where you stand — no signal required. Walk a space, capture room dimensions, and turn them into a priced estimate before you leave the driveway. Everything lives on your device, so it's quick, private, and works anywhere. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Measure rooms — Add jobs and rooms, enter dimensions, and let the app handle the math. • Build estimates on site — Turn measurements into line-item estimates in seconds. • Price it your way — Keep a pricebook of materials and labor, group them into reusable kits, and apply bulk price adjustments. • Sketch the space — Draw quick room sketches to capture layout and notes. • Attach photos — Snap or import job-site photos and pin them to the right room. • Share clean PDFs — Export polished estimates to send or print for your client. • Reorder & undo — Drag to reorder line items, with undo when you change your mind. BUILT FOR THE FIELD • Works fully offline — your data stays on your device. • No account required — open the app and start measuring. • Made for contractors, estimators, and trades. Measure once. Price it. Send it. FieldMeasure Pro keeps your estimating in your pocket.

Screenshots

LM Mini4 screens
FieldMeasurePro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FieldMeasurePro at 5.0 against LM Mini's 4.5. FieldMeasurePro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). LM Mini's advantage is ratings volume (154 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LM Mini sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FieldMeasurePro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FieldMeasurePro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LM Mini has 154 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LM Mini ships an update every 3 days, FieldMeasurePro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LM Mini versus FieldMeasurePro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLM MiniFieldMeasurePro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (154 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings154 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSultan HaiderLuis Tosado

Customer experience

LM Mini

All ratings152 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative27.5%

FieldMeasurePro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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
None

FieldMeasurePro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LM Mini free?
LM Mini is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FieldMeasurePro free?
FieldMeasurePro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LM Mini or FieldMeasurePro?
FieldMeasurePro is rated higher. LM Mini averages 4.5 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while FieldMeasurePro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LM Mini or FieldMeasurePro have ads?
Neither LM Mini nor FieldMeasurePro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LM Mini or FieldMeasurePro?
LM Mini ships an update every 3 days, and FieldMeasurePro every 2 weeks. Most recently, LM Mini was updated on October 25, 2026 and FieldMeasurePro on October 10, 2026.

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