Comparison

Open Chat Inference vs Caty App

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

Head to head
About

Open Chat Inference

Features
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Open Chat is a native AI chat client that connects to the AI providers you already use. Bring your own API keys from Anthropic, OpenAI, and chat from a single, fast interface. Features: - Connect multiple AI providers in one app - Persistent conversation history - API keys stored securely in your device's keychain - Clean, distraction-free chat interface - Dark and light themes Open Chat is a client application. You'll need your own API keys from supported AI providers to use it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Caty App

Features
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Caty App is a multi-model AI chat application that puts you in control. Connect to leading AI providers using your own API keys, or try Caty AI instantly with no setup required. MULTIPLE AI MODELS Chat with Claude (Anthropic), GPT (OpenAI), Grok (xAI), and any OpenAI-compatible provider. Switch between models anytime from the dropdown menu. Add unlimited custom providers. COUNCIL MODE Ask multiple AI models the same question and compare their perspectives. Tag models with @mentions and watch them respond one by one, each seeing what others said before them. TRY CATY AI No API keys? No problem. Purchase 100 messages for just โ‚ฌ0.99 and start chatting instantly. Powered by Anthropic's Claude technology. THREE UNIQUE THEMES Choose your style โ€” Caty (classic), Loli (minimal), or Neko (technical). Each theme has full light and dark mode support. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device. API keys are never sent to our servers. Chat history is stored locally with optional iCloud sync between your Apple devices. KEY FEATURES - Voice input and text-to-speech - File and image attachments with AI analysis - Web search integration - Deep thinking mode with visible reasoning - Markdown rendering with code highlighting - Cross-device sync via iCloud - Custom system prompts per chat - Chat history with pinning Free to use with your own API keys. All updates included.

Screenshots

Open Chat Inference3 screens
Caty App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open Chat Inference at none against Caty App's 1. Caty App's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Caty App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Open Chat Inference asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Open Chat Inference versus Caty App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen Chat InferenceCaty App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS14.0 โ€” better15.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size14 MB71 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWeiss Solutions LLCOU Catyonic

In-app purchases

None

Open Chat Inference

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Caty App

One-time1
  • 100 AI Messages$0.99

Questions

Is Open Chat Inference free?
Open Chat Inference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Caty App free?
Caty App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Open Chat Inference or Caty App have ads?
Neither Open Chat Inference nor Caty App shows ads.

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