Comparison

Duora vs LLMChat

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

Head to head
About

Duora

Features
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Powered by Apple's latest Foundation Models framework and on-device MLX models, Duora brings fast and reliable intelligence directly to your device while keeping your data fully protected. After setup, local models work without an internet connection and your information never leaves your device. Key Features: 1. On-Device Intelligence Built on native Apple Foundation Models and downloadable MLX models, optimized for iPhone to deliver fast, efficient responses. 2. Private and Offline by Design All processing happens locally. No servers, no uploads, no tracking. Once your models are ready, Duora works even without an internet connection. 3. Duora Voice Assistant Talk to Duora naturally with selectable on-device speech recognition and voice models, then hear the answer hands-free. 4. Web Search Bring current information and cited sources into a conversation whenever you choose. 5. Document Reading Import documents and ask questions grounded in their contents. 6. Duora Connect Use your own nearby Mac or iPad to run larger local models over your local network. 7. Duora Benchmark Measure and compare on-device model speed with consistent performance tests. 8. Layered Reasoning Duora analyzes your question from multiple perspectives, breaks it into clear steps, and produces thoughtful, accurate answers. 9. Long and Continuous Conversations Smart context management keeps your conversation flowing seamlessly, no matter how long you chat. 10. Shaped Around You Tune Duora's personality, expertise, and tone, and define custom rules for how it thinks and responds. 11. Refined Native Design A smooth, focused interface with fluid animations, a minimal layout, and full support for system appearance.

About

LLMChat

Features
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LLMChat brings your LLMAPI conversations into a focused iPhone workspace. β€’ Chat with models supported by your subscription. β€’ Attach images, PDFs and documents when supported by the selected model. β€’ Organize conversations and reuse prompt templates. β€’ Keep conversations on your device, with export and optional WebDAV backup. β€’ Sign in with email, Google or Apple. Choose a Pro, Max or Ultra monthly subscription using Apple In-App Purchase, or sign in with an eligible existing LLMAPI subscription. No manual API key setup is needed on iOS. Prices and usage limits appear before purchase. Usage units are not a fixed number of messages; consumption varies with the model and input/output. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Manage or cancel in Apple Account settings. Deleting the app or your LLMAPI account does not cancel a subscription. Restore purchases using the same LLMAPI account used for purchase. AI responses can be inaccurate. Review important information and only share data you are permitted to send. Before sending, the app asks for permission to share chat content with LLMAPI and its model providers. Privacy: https://llmapi.pro/chat/privacy.html Terms: https://llmapi.pro/chat/terms.html Support: support@llmapi.pro

Screenshots

Duora4 screens
LLMChat2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Duora at none against LLMChat's 3. LLMChat's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. LLMChat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Duora asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Duora ships an update every 7 months, LLMChat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Duora versus LLMChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuoraLLMChat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.116.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size58 MB41 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperYAVUZ KAAN AKYUZδΈŠζ΅·ε‹‹ιΈΏζ–‡εŒ–δΌ ζ’­ζœ‰ι™ε…¬εΈ

In-app purchases

None

Duora

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LLMChat

Subscriptions3
  • LLMAPI Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • LLMAPI Max Monthly$39.991 Month
  • LLMAPI Ultra Monthly$149.991 Month

Questions

Is Duora free?
Duora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LLMChat free?
LLMChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Duora or LLMChat have ads?
Neither Duora nor LLMChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Duora or LLMChat?
Duora ships an update every 7 months, and LLMChat weekly. Most recently, Duora was updated on October 24, 2026 and LLMChat on October 25, 2026.

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