Realtime Assistant vs LocalAI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Realtime Assistant
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Powered by the latest OpenAI Realtime technology, this app eliminates the delays of traditional typing or speech-to-text. Speak naturally and get instant responses, with support for interruption at any time—delivering a truly smooth, real-time voice experience. 1. Using cutting-edge real-time streaming, AI responses are so fast you’ll forget you’re talking to a machine. 2. Optimized for Bluetooth headsets and AirPods. Put your phone in your pocket and chat freely with AI during commuting, workouts, or household tasks. 3. No need to keep the screen on. Conversations stay connected even when the screen is off or when switching to other apps—making it a true hands-free voice assistant. 4. Includes multiple high-quality voices (Alloy, Echo, Shimmer, and more). Switch anytime to find the voice that feels most comfortable for you.
LocalAI
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Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ LocalAI is a powerful AI intelligent assistant. Fully offline operation, no network connection required, 100% protects your privacy. Supports voice input, multi-session management, and cross-platform experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Realtime Assistant at none against LocalAI's 3. Realtime Assistant also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). LocalAI's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. LocalAI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Realtime Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Realtime Assistant | LocalAI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 2.6 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MediaWave LTD. | Weigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Realtime Assistant
No in-app purchases
LocalAI
- Upgrade to Monthly VIP3 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Upgrade to Yearly VIP7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Upgrade to Lifetime VIP$29.99
