Cedar Assistant vs Mux AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cedar Assistant
This app unifies on-device AI, local servers, and cloud AI providers for a streamlined chat experience. It allows users to choose models, manage conversations, and integrate with external workflows and agents. Features include audio recording, transcription, and image generation.
- On-device and cloud AI integration
- Connect to Ollama servers
- Support for OpenAI, Claude, Gemini
- Image generation
- Audio recording and transcription
- Workflow and agent integration
- Customizable conversation settings
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Cedar brings on-device AI, your own Ollama server, and cloud providers into one workspace for iPhone and iPad. Choose a model for each conversation and keep your chats organized in one place. Use Apple Intelligence on supported devices, run downloadable models including Gemma locally, or connect to your own Ollama server. Add your own API keys to chat with models from OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and Google Gemini. Switch providers and models, adjust conversation settings, and customize your instructions and appearance. Attach files, generate images with supported OpenAI and Gemini models, and follow source citations when available. Access OpenAI Agents and Claude Managed Agents, or connect your own n8n workflows. View agent activity and respond to supported approval and sign-in requests from your conversation. Cloud agent features require the appropriate provider account and API access. Record or import audio in Notetaker, then create transcripts and summaries with supported options. Adaptive layouts make room for your conversations on iPhone and iPad, with Book and Split View layouts for iPhone Duo. Choose between local models, your own server, and connected cloud services. Provider API keys are stored in Apple Keychain. Cloud services require your own account and API credentials; provider charges may apply. Downloadable models require compatible hardware and available storage. Features vary by device, operating system, model, and provider.
Mux AI
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Mux AI is a clean, fast AI chat assistant that gives you access to the best AI models in one place. Whether you're writing, coding, researching, or just thinking through a problem — Mux AI keeps up with you. FEATURES • Chat with multiple AI models including GPT-4o and more • Conversation history — pick up where you left off • Fast, streaming responses • Clean dark interface built for focus • Secure account with email sign-in Built by Layer AI Technologies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mux AI at 17.6 against Cedar Assistant's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Cedar Assistant | Mux AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Woodruff | Samuel Akai-Nettey |
In-app purchases
Cedar Assistant
No in-app purchases
Mux AI
No in-app purchases









