# Chat vs Control

The clearest difference is update cadence: Control at every 5 days against Chat's every 9 months. Chat's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Chat ships an update every 9 months, Control every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat | Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Size | 44 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jonatan Miguel Claros Coca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796478734) | [Carlos Tarrats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838355154) |

## What reviewers say

### Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-link/id6752226158)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/control-llm-interface/id6752229004)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chat free?

Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Control free?

Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Chat or Control have ads?

Neither Chat nor Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chat or Control?

Chat ships an update every 9 months, and Control every 5 days. Most recently, Chat was updated on September 6, 2026 and Control on September 10, 2026.

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