Comparison

Cedar Assistant vs Mux AI

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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Mux AI

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Cedar Assistant3 screens
Mux AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Cedar Assistant versus Mux AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCedar AssistantMux AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMatthew WoodruffSamuel Akai-Nettey

In-app purchases

None

Cedar Assistant

No in-app purchases

None

Mux AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cedar Assistant free?
Cedar Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mux AI free?
Mux AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cedar Assistant or Mux AI have ads?
Neither Cedar Assistant nor Mux AI shows ads.

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