Comparison

MyLlama vs OpenWebUI

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

Head to head
About

MyLlama

Features
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MyLlama is a lightweight chat client for your own Ollama servers. Simply register one or more Ollama endpoints, start chatting, and keep your conversations neatly organized by chat room. All conversations stay connected to the Ollama servers you control. Key Features Connect to custom Ollama servers by URL Chat with models hosted on your own infrastructure Automatically save conversation history Organize chats by room for easy review Switch between multiple Ollama endpoints Clean, minimal interface focused on productivity MyLLama is designed for developers, researchers, and AI enthusiasts who prefer running and managing their own models. Your models. Your servers. Your conversations.

About

OpenWebUI

This client app connects to your personal Open WebUI server for AI model interaction. Enjoy real-time chat, image generation, and voice commands, all while keeping your data private on your own server. Customize themes and manage chats with various actions.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI chat responses
  • Multiple AI model support
  • Image generation
  • Voice mode for interaction
  • Notes and knowledge base (RAG)
  • Chat management and export
  • Customizable themes
Features
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OpenWebUI Client is a native app for your own Open WebUI server — chat with your AI models with the fluidity of a real app, keeping everything on your server and under your control. FEATURES • Chat with your models, with real-time (streaming) responses • Multiple providers and models configured in your Open WebUI • Image generation • Notes and knowledge base (RAG) • Voice mode: speak and hear the responses • Chat actions: pin, archive, rename, clone, share, and export • Themes and customization • Attachments: send photos and files • 34 app languages, auto-detected from your device PRIVACY The app talks only to the Open WebUI server you specify. Nothing goes through third parties — your data stays on your server. REQUIREMENTS You need access to an Open WebUI server. On first launch, enter the server address and sign in with your account. This is an independent client, not affiliated with the Open WebUI project.

Screenshots

MyLlama4 screens
OpenWebUI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MyLlama at Free against OpenWebUI's $2.99. OpenWebUI's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

MyLlama is free to download; OpenWebUI costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyLlama ships an update every 3 weeks, OpenWebUI every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MyLlama versus OpenWebUI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyLlamaOpenWebUI
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFiveStar AIJoao Victor Zao

In-app purchases

None

MyLlama

No in-app purchases

None

OpenWebUI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyLlama free?
MyLlama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenWebUI free?
OpenWebUI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyLlama or OpenWebUI have ads?
Neither MyLlama nor OpenWebUI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyLlama or OpenWebUI?
MyLlama ships an update every 3 weeks, and OpenWebUI every 6 days. Most recently, MyLlama was updated on September 24, 2026 and OpenWebUI on September 16, 2026.

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