Comparison

Control vs LocalLLM

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

Head to head
About

Control

Features
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Your AI conversations with complete privacy. Control is a free LLM interface that puts you in charge of your AI experience. Chat with lightweight open source language models while keeping your data completely private. These mobile-optimized models offer basic AI assistance with the trade-off of complete privacy and offline functionality - everything runs locally on your device. This is a basic tool. Privacy & Data Protection: All processing happens on your device with no data collection or sharing. Your conversations never leave your phone and no accounts, logins, or cloud storage are required. Works completely offline with zero network dependencies for chat, no tracking or analytics. Your data stays yours and history resets after every session or 24 hours, whichever comes first, ensuring no persistent data storage. Choice: Choose from various open source language models and switch between models instantly to find the perfect AI assistant for your specific needs. Free and open source with no subscriptions or hidden costs.

About

LocalLLM

This app allows you to run powerful AI language models directly on your iPhone or iPad, ensuring complete privacy as no data is sent to the internet. Chat offline, even without Wi-Fi, and choose from a variety of curated models or utilize Apple's built-in intelligence.

Highlights
  • 100% private conversations and models on device
  • Offline chat functionality
  • Utilizes Apple Intelligence on supported devices
  • Supports a wide range of curated language models
  • Background model downloads
  • Local chat history with search and resume
  • Beginner-friendly onboarding and guidance
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LocalLLM is the private AI chat app built for beginners—run powerful language models entirely on your iPhone and iPad. No cloud, no account required, and nothing you type is ever sent to the internet. Chat offline on flights, in remote areas, or anywhere without wifi. WHY LOCALLLM? Unlike cloud AI apps that send your conversations to servers, LocalLLM processes everything on your device. Your chats, your models, your data—always under your control. FEATURES • 100% PRIVATE — Conversations and models stay on your device. No data collection. No tracking. • WORKS OFFLINE — Download a model once, chat anytime without internet. • APPLE INTELLIGENCE — On supported devices (iOS 26+), use Apple's built-in on-device AI with zero download. • CURATED MODELS — Llama 3.1 & 3.2, Qwen 2.5 & Qwen 3.5, Gemma 3, DeepSeek R1, Mistral, Phi 3.5, and more. From fast 1B models to powerful 12B. • BACKGROUND DOWNLOADS — Download models while using the app. Pause, resume, or delete anytime. • CHAT HISTORY — All conversations saved locally. Browse, search, resume, or clear from Settings. • STREAMING RESPONSES — Watch replies appear in real time for a natural chat experience. • BEGINNER-FRIENDLY — Step-by-step onboarding, device check, and plain-language guidance. No jargon, no account signup. PERFECT FOR • Privacy-conscious users who want AI without sharing data • Travelers who need AI on planes and in areas with no signal • Students and professionals who want coding, writing, and brainstorming help offline • Anyone trying local AI for the first time SUPPORTED MODELS Small & fast: Llama 3.2 1B/3B, Qwen 3.5 0.8B/2B, DeepSeek R1 1.5B, Gemma 3 4B, Phi 3.5 Mini Standard: Llama 3.1 8B, Qwen 2.5/3.5 4B/7B, DeepSeek R1 8B, Mistral 7B, Gemma 2 9B Large: Qwen 3.5 122B MoE (for high-end devices) FREE vs PRO Free: One downloaded model plus Apple Intelligence when available. Pro: Unlimited models, background downloads, and future premium features. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app—no account needed 2. Choose Apple Intelligence or pick a model from the Models tab 3. Download your model (one-time, over wifi) 4. Chat privately, offline, anytime Run a local LLM on your iPhone. Private AI chat without the cloud. Your AI, your device, your rules. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ai-assist-virid.vercel.app/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Control3 screens
LocalLLM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Control at none against LocalLLM's 6. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. LocalLLM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control ships an update every 5 days, LocalLLM every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Control versus LocalLLM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlLocalLLM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.518.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB49 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCarlos TarratsAzat Goktas

In-app purchases

None

Control

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

LocalLLM

Subscriptions4
  • Local LLM Weekly Pro$4.497 Days
  • Local LLM Weekly Pro$8.997 Days
  • Local LLM Monthly Pro$12.491 Month
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  • Local LLM Monthly Pro$24.991 Month
One-time2
  • Local LLM One Time Purchase$39.99
  • Local LLM One Time Purchase$79.99

Questions

Is Control free?
Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocalLLM free?
LocalLLM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Control or LocalLLM have ads?
Neither Control nor LocalLLM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control or LocalLLM?
Control ships an update every 5 days, and LocalLLM every 9 days. Most recently, Control was updated on September 10, 2026 and LocalLLM on September 25, 2026.

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