Comparison

Cedar Assistant vs Aris AI Assistant

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

Aris AI Assistant

Features
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Aris is your personal AI assistant that you can chat with or talk to naturally — just like a real conversation. TEXT CHAT Ask Aris anything. Get thoughtful, helpful responses powered by Anthropic AI. Your conversations are saved locally so you can pick up right where you left off. VOICE CONVERSATIONS Tap the voice button and start talking. Aris listens, thinks, and responds with a natural-sounding voice. Choose from over 30 unique voices across different styles and accents — American, British, Australian, and more. Both male and female options available. PERSONALIZATION Tell Aris your name, location, and a bit about yourself. Aris remembers your preferences and tailors conversations to you. WEB SEARCH Aris can search the web in real time to answer questions about current events, weather, prices, scores, and more. KEY FEATURES - Natural voice conversations with 30+ voice options - Intelligent text chat powered by Claude AI - Real-time web search for current information - Personalized responses based on your profile - Conversation history saved locally on your device - Clean, intuitive interface for iPhone and iPad PRIVACY Your conversations stay on your device. Aris respects your privacy and keeps your data local. PRICING Aris uses a simple pay-as-you-go credit system. New users receive a free trial credit to get started. Add more credits anytime through your account at youraris.com. No surprise charges, no hidden fees. Terms of Use: https://youraris.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://youraris.com/privacy

Screenshots

Cedar Assistant3 screens
Aris AI Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cedar Assistant at none against Aris AI Assistant's 6. Aris AI Assistant's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Aris AI Assistant sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Cedar Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cedar Assistant ships an update every 8 days, Aris AI Assistant fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cedar Assistant versus Aris AI Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCedar AssistantAris AI Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB4 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperMatthew WoodruffKenneth Sarnoski

In-app purchases

None

Cedar Assistant

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Aris AI Assistant

Subscriptions1
  • Aris Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time5
  • $10 Credits$11.99
  • $20 Credits$22.99
  • $50 Credits$57.99
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  • $100 Credits$114.99
  • $200 Credits$229.99

Questions

Is Cedar Assistant free?
Cedar Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aris AI Assistant free?
Aris AI Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cedar Assistant or Aris AI Assistant have ads?
Neither Cedar Assistant nor Aris AI Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cedar Assistant or Aris AI Assistant?
Cedar Assistant ships an update every 8 days, and Aris AI Assistant fortnightly. Most recently, Cedar Assistant was updated on November 5, 2026 and Aris AI Assistant on October 24, 2026.

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