Comparison

AnyLLM vs BotsChat

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

Head to head
About

AnyLLM

This app allows you to chat with AI models, either through cloud providers or entirely locally on your device. It prioritizes privacy by storing all conversations and settings locally, requiring no account or API keys.

Highlights
  • Local and cloud AI model access
  • No account or API key required
  • Voice input and text-to-speech output
  • Hands-free chat options
  • Full chat history stored locally
  • Image sending support
Features
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AnyLLM is a chat app that puts you in control: talk to AI through cloud or fully local providers, with no API keys to manage. Use free cloud models at no cost, run models on your own hardware, or subscribe for credits to unlock premium models. PRIVACY & SECURITY • Local AI needs no account—use Ollama or LM Studio without signing up, and your data never leaves your network • Sign in with Apple, Google, or email to use cloud models; your chats and settings sync to your account so they're available on all your devices • Cloud access is configured automatically—no API keys to copy or manage • Clear or delete chats anytime; you control your data MULTIPLE MODELS, ONE APP • Cloud Models — browse and use many AI models, including free ones; access is set up for your account automatically • Ollama — run models locally on your computer; connect via your Ollama server URL • LM Studio — run models locally with LM Studio; connect via your LM Studio server • Switch providers and models anytime from the menu VOICE IN, VOICE OUT • Voice input — speak your messages; speech is converted to text (edit before sending) • Optional “Send” by voice or auto-send after silence for hands-free use • Text-to-speech — hear responses read aloud as they’re generated • Choose system TTS, in-app speech, or premium cloud voices; adjust voice and speed to your preference MORE FEATURES • Light, dark, or system theme; customizable fonts and sizes • Full chat history; start new chats or reopen past ones on any of your devices • Send images where your chosen model supports it, and create images with image-generation models • Works on phone, tablet, and desktop SUBSCRIPTION TERMS OF USE (EULA) We use the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA), accessible here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SUBSCRIPTION INFO AnyLLM is free to use with free cloud models and your own local models. Paid models, image generation and premium cloud voices use credits, which come with a subscription plan. Your plan and credits belong to your account and are shared across all your devices. Available plans: • Lite Plan (USD 4.99, 1 Month) • Pro Plan (USD 14.99, 1 Month) Credit packs (one-time purchase, available with an active plan): • Credit Pack (USD 4.99) • Credit Pack (USD 19.99) Note: Plan costs may vary by location. Note: Plans auto-renew after expiry. To change or cancel, do so at least 1 day before expiry. Note: Unused plan credits expire at the end of each month. Credit pack credits never expire.

About

BotsChat

Features
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BotsChat is a multi-channel AI chat app that lets you manage conversations with AI assistants across multiple platforms from one place. Built for users who want a unified messaging experience, BotsChat connects your favorite AI services and chat channels into a single, clean interface. Key features: - Multi-channel messaging: Connect and manage multiple chat channels in one app - AI-powered conversations: Chat with AI assistants seamlessly - Clean, modern interface: Simple and intuitive design for effortless communication - Cross-platform sync: Your conversations stay in sync across devices - Secure and private: Your data stays safe with end-to-end security Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AnyLLM4 screens
BotsChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BotsChat at none against AnyLLM's 4. BotsChat also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AnyLLM sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BotsChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyLLM ships an update every 3 weeks, BotsChat daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AnyLLM versus BotsChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyLLMBotsChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmmanuel AdooliAi Notes, LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AnyLLM

Subscriptions2
  • Lite$4.991 Month
  • Pro$14.991 Month
One-time2
  • 2,500 Credits$4.99
  • 10,000 Credits$19.99
None

BotsChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AnyLLM free?
AnyLLM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BotsChat free?
BotsChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AnyLLM or BotsChat have ads?
Neither AnyLLM nor BotsChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AnyLLM or BotsChat?
AnyLLM ships an update every 3 weeks, and BotsChat daily. Most recently, AnyLLM was updated on October 26, 2026 and BotsChat on October 24, 2026.

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