Comparison

Cedar Assistant vs BrontoAI

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

Head to head
About

Cedar Assistant

This AI workspace allows users to select and utilize various language models for different tasks. It supports on-device processing, self-hosted open-source models, and cloud-based AI systems. Users can fine-tune settings, attach files, generate images, and view web citations.

Highlights
  • Choose from multiple AI models
  • On-device processing with Apple Intelligence
  • Connect to self-hosted Ollama servers
  • Integrate with cloud models (Claude, OpenAI, Gemini)
  • Fine-tune conversation settings
  • Attach files and generate images
  • View web citations
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Cedar is a flexible AI workspace for iPhone and iPad that lets you choose the right model for the job. Use Apple Intelligence for on-device experiences, connect to your own Ollama server for self-hosted open-source models, or work with cloud models from Claude, OpenAI, and Gemini, all from one app. Switch between providers and models per conversation, fine-tune behavior with conversation-specific settings, attach files in supported workflows, generate images with supported OpenAI and Gemini models, and view web citations when supported responses include them. Cedar also brings Claude Managed Agents into the app, giving you a more powerful way to handle multi-step work and specialized assistants in one place. You stay in control of how each conversation is handled. Keep work on-device with Apple Intelligence, route it through your own Ollama setup, or use connected providers when you want access to their hosted models and tools. Cedar is designed to make those choices clear and practical, while securely storing API keys in Keychain. Whether you want private on-device help, self-hosted open-source models, or access to leading cloud AI systems, Cedar makes it easy to move between them without changing apps or workflows. It’s built for people who want one place to explore, compare, and work with modern AI on their own terms.

About

BrontoAI

Features
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BrontoAI is a thoughtfully designed artificial intelligence app built to help with text conversations, audio conversations, image generation, creativity, and everyday thinking. BrontoAI feels calm, natural, and human-like — focused on clarity rather than noise. Whether you’re chatting through text, having an audio conversation, creating images, exploring ideas, writing, brainstorming, or simply having a conversation, BrontoAI is designed to respond in a balanced, helpful, and intuitive way. What you can do with BrontoAI • Have natural text and audio conversations • Generate and refine text for writing or ideas • Create images using AI-powered image generation • Explore creative prompts and concepts • Get help breaking down complex thoughts • Use AI tools designed with care and simplicity Designed with care BrontoAI is built to feel approachable and easy to use. The experience prioritizes clarity, responsiveness, and respectful interaction across text, audio, and image features, making it suitable for a wide range of everyday use cases. Important note BrontoAI generates responses, audio, and images automatically using artificial intelligence. Outputs may occasionally be inaccurate or incomplete and should not be treated as professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Users are encouraged to verify important information independently. We are continuously improving BrontoAI to deliver a stable, thoughtful, and reliable experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://brontoai.co/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Cedar Assistant4 screens
BrontoAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cedar Assistant at none against BrontoAI's 4. BrontoAI's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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. BrontoAI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Cedar Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cedar Assistant ships an update weekly, BrontoAI every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Cedar Assistant versus BrontoAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCedar AssistantBrontoAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMatthew WoodruffJeet Bhaskar

In-app purchases

None

Cedar Assistant

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

BrontoAI

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$99.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly$199.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$999.991 Year

Questions

Is Cedar Assistant free?
Cedar Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrontoAI free?
BrontoAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cedar Assistant or BrontoAI have ads?
Neither Cedar Assistant nor BrontoAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cedar Assistant or BrontoAI?
Cedar Assistant ships an update weekly, and BrontoAI every 2 days. Most recently, Cedar Assistant was updated on October 16, 2026 and BrontoAI on October 25, 2026.

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