Comparison

Plain AI vs PrivateSign

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

Head to head
About

Plain AI

Features
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Plain AI is a simple, straightforward AI chat app that runs entirely on your device. All conversations are private and processed locally without any internet connection. Key Features • Multiple AI Models: Choose from Llama 3.2 (1B and 3B), Qwen 3.1 1.7B, Gemma 2 2B, or Apple Foundation Models • Complete Privacy: All processing happens on your device - no data is sent to servers • Customizable Parameters: Adjust temperature and top-p settings to control response creativity and diversity • Offline First: Works without internet after initial model download • Clean Interface: Simple, distraction-free chat experience Supported Models • Apple Foundation Models (iOS 26+, no download required) • Llama 3.2 1B (fast and efficient for basic tasks) • Llama 3.2 3B (balanced speed and quality) • Qwen 3.1 1.7B (multilingual support) • Gemma 2 2B (safe and reliable responses) Privacy Your conversations never leave your device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Everything stays private and local. Free Forever Plain AI is completely free with no ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. Download a model and start chatting. Requirements • Storage space for downloaded models (approximately 700MB to 2GB per model) • Apple Foundation Models require iOS 26 or later and compatible devices AI responses may occasionally be inaccurate. Please verify important information.

About

PrivateSign

Features
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PrivateSign helps you prepare and sign documents on your iPhone or iPad. Create a handwritten signature, place it on a PDF or Word document, and add initials, text, or a date stamp. Free document preparation: - Import PDF, DOC, and DOCX files - Draw and save reusable signatures - Place and adjust signatures, initials, text, and dates - Scan paper documents into PDF - Prepare multiple documents for batch signing Single-document export with a rewarded ad: Complete a rewarded ad to unlock one single-document export, then save or share the resulting file. This option depends on ad availability and successful reward confirmation. It does not unlock batch exports. Requires a paid PrivateSign Pro subscription: - Export single documents without watching rewarded ads - Export multiple documents in a batch PrivateSign Pro is an auto-renewing subscription that renews until canceled. Importing, editing, and preparing documents does not require a subscription. Use PrivateSign for contracts, forms, agreements, school paperwork, and everyday documents. Terms of Service: https://recre8box.com/signimagemaker/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://recre8box.com/signimagemaker/privacy.html Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Plain AI4 screens
PrivateSign3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plain AI at none against PrivateSign's 1. Plain AI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price 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. PrivateSign sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Plain AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Plain AI versus PrivateSign: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain AIPrivateSign
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJarle HansenRECRE8BOX

In-app purchases

None

Plain AI

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PrivateSign

Subscriptions1
  • PrivateSign Pro Monthly$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Plain AI free?
Plain AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrivateSign free?
PrivateSign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plain AI or PrivateSign have ads?
PrivateSign shows ads; Plain AI does not.

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