# Cumbersome vs A.L.I.S.

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cumbersome at 18.0 against A.L.I.S.'s 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cumbersome sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and A.L.I.S. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cumbersome | A.L.I.S. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cumbersome-ai-llm-api-client/id6753016821/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **98** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Folding Sky Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842155029) | [Daisaku Seto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889853807) |

## What reviewers say

### Cumbersome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cumbersome-ai-llm-api-client/id6753016821)

Connect directly to AI provider APIs for greater control over model selection and parameters. Compare different AI models, pay per use, and customize responses with advanced features. Supports multiple providers and custom endpoints.

**Highlights:** Direct API connections, Multi-provider support, Full parameter control, Face/Off Mode with AI judge, Concurrent chats, Edit messages, Rich content support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cumbersome Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Cumbersome Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


### A.L.I.S.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alis/id6762501528)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A.L.I.S. Pro (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cumbersome free?

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

### Is A.L.I.S. free?

A.L.I.S. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Cumbersome or A.L.I.S. have ads?

Neither Cumbersome nor A.L.I.S. shows ads.

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