# Nex vs LocalAI

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nex at none against LocalAI's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LocalAI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Nex asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nex | LocalAI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Size | 6 MB | 2.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Huisheng Computer Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787896095) | [Weigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896482773) |

## What reviewers say

### Nex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nex-bridge/id6758336712)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LocalAI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localai/id6774885847)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Monthly VIP | $2.49 | per month |
| Upgrade to Yearly VIP | $12.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Lifetime VIP | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nex free?

Nex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LocalAI free?

LocalAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Nex or LocalAI have ads?

Neither Nex nor LocalAI shows ads.

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