Open Chat Inference vs Caty App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Open Chat Inference
Connect to your favorite AI providers from a single, fast interface. This client app allows you to use your own API keys from services like Anthropic and OpenAI. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free chat experience with persistent history and secure key storage.
- Connect multiple AI providers
- Persistent conversation history
- Secure API key storage
- Distraction-free interface
- Dark and light themes
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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/
Caty App
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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 €0.99 and start chatting instantly. Powered by Anthropic's Claude technology. THREE UNIQUE THEMES Choose your style — 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.
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Verdict
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 · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Caty App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Open Chat Inference asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Open Chat Inference | Caty App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Weiss Solutions LLC | OU Catyonic |
In-app purchases
Open Chat Inference
No in-app purchases
Caty App
- 100 AI Messages$0.99









