LocalLLM vs PocketLLM's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LocalLLM
This app allows you to run powerful AI language models directly on your iPhone or iPad, ensuring complete privacy as no data is sent to the internet. Chat offline, even without Wi-Fi, and choose from a variety of curated models or utilize Apple's built-in intelligence.
- 100% private conversations and models on device
- Offline chat functionality
- Utilizes Apple Intelligence on supported devices
- Supports a wide range of curated language models
- Background model downloads
- Local chat history with search and resume
- Beginner-friendly onboarding and guidance
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LocalLLM is the private AI chat app built for beginners—run powerful language models entirely on your iPhone and iPad. No cloud, no account required, and nothing you type is ever sent to the internet. Chat offline on flights, in remote areas, or anywhere without wifi. WHY LOCALLLM? Unlike cloud AI apps that send your conversations to servers, LocalLLM processes everything on your device. Your chats, your models, your data—always under your control. FEATURES • 100% PRIVATE — Conversations and models stay on your device. No data collection. No tracking. • WORKS OFFLINE — Download a model once, chat anytime without internet. • APPLE INTELLIGENCE — On supported devices (iOS 26+), use Apple's built-in on-device AI with zero download. • CURATED MODELS — Llama 3.1 & 3.2, Qwen 2.5 & Qwen 3.5, Gemma 3, DeepSeek R1, Mistral, Phi 3.5, and more. From fast 1B models to powerful 12B. • BACKGROUND DOWNLOADS — Download models while using the app. Pause, resume, or delete anytime. • CHAT HISTORY — All conversations saved locally. Browse, search, resume, or clear from Settings. • STREAMING RESPONSES — Watch replies appear in real time for a natural chat experience. • BEGINNER-FRIENDLY — Step-by-step onboarding, device check, and plain-language guidance. No jargon, no account signup. PERFECT FOR • Privacy-conscious users who want AI without sharing data • Travelers who need AI on planes and in areas with no signal • Students and professionals who want coding, writing, and brainstorming help offline • Anyone trying local AI for the first time SUPPORTED MODELS Small & fast: Llama 3.2 1B/3B, Qwen 3.5 0.8B/2B, DeepSeek R1 1.5B, Gemma 3 4B, Phi 3.5 Mini Standard: Llama 3.1 8B, Qwen 2.5/3.5 4B/7B, DeepSeek R1 8B, Mistral 7B, Gemma 2 9B Large: Qwen 3.5 122B MoE (for high-end devices) FREE vs PRO Free: One downloaded model plus Apple Intelligence when available. Pro: Unlimited models, background downloads, and future premium features. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the app—no account needed 2. Choose Apple Intelligence or pick a model from the Models tab 3. Download your model (one-time, over wifi) 4. Chat privately, offline, anytime Run a local LLM on your iPhone. Private AI chat without the cloud. Your AI, your device, your rules. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ai-assist-virid.vercel.app/privacypolicy.html
PocketLLM's
This app allows you to run large language models entirely on your device without an internet connection. Access a vast library of free models, create custom personas, and keep your conversations private. An optional Pro subscription unlocks advanced features like document chat and personal data indexing.
- On-device AI model execution
- No internet or account needed
- 36 free AI models available
- Image analysis capabilities
- Offline translation
- Custom AI personas
- Export conversations
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Every model is free. Every conversation stays on your iPhone. PocketLLM runs large language models entirely on-device using Apple Silicon. No cloud. No servers. No account. No internet needed once a model is downloaded. 36 MODELS, ALL FREE Download any model in the catalogue at no cost — from a 290 MB model that runs on older iPhones to an 8 GB model for iPad Pro and Mac. Qwen, Llama, Gemma, Phi, Mistral, DeepSeek, SmolLM, Granite and Liquid, plus Apple's built-in on-device model on supported devices. Six of them can see images. Unlimited messages. No daily cap. No paywall on any model, ever. BRING YOUR OWN MODEL Paste any HuggingFace repo and PocketLLM checks it against the on-device runtime before downloading a single byte — so you know it will actually run first. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No analytics. No tracking. No telemetry. Conversations are stored only on your device. Turn on airplane-mode-enforced for a hard offline guarantee, and lock the app behind Face ID. FREE, WITH NO LIMITS • All 36 models, unlimited chats • Vision — ask questions about photos, screenshots and receipts • Offline translator across 24 languages • Custom AI personas and a prompt library • Memory that carries facts across conversations • Compare two personas side by side • Export as PDF, Markdown or text • Widget, Lock Screen controls and a Share extension • Benchmarks to measure model speed on your device • Face ID lock • iPad and Mac Catalyst POCKETLLM PRO Pro doesn't sell you models — open weights are free everywhere, and they're free here. Pro pays for the app itself: • Personal Data — index your files, photos and calendar on-device, then ask questions about them. Photos are read with on-device OCR. Nothing is uploaded. No cloud assistant can do this. • Document chat — ask questions across your PDFs and notes with cited sources • Hands-free voice mode — speak your prompts and hear replies read aloud Weekly $0.99 · Monthly $4.99 · Yearly $44.99 Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID on confirmation. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://ghassanjaa.github.io/pocketLLM-sLandingPage/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://ghassanjaa.github.io/pocketLLM-sLandingPage/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LocalLLM at 3.0 against PocketLLM's's 2.5. LocalLLM also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. LocalLLM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and PocketLLM's sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LocalLLM holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
LocalLLM ships an update every 10 days, PocketLLM's monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LocalLLM | PocketLLM's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Azat Goktas | Ghassan Jaam |
Customer experience
LocalLLM
PocketLLM's
In-app purchases
LocalLLM
- Local LLM Weekly Pro$4.497 Days
- Local LLM Weekly Pro$8.997 Days
- Local LLM Monthly Pro$12.491 Month
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- Local LLM Monthly Pro$24.991 Month
- Local LLM One Time Purchase$39.99
- Local LLM One Time Purchase$79.99
PocketLLM's
- Pro-Weekly$0.997 Days
- Pro-Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro-Yearly$44.991 Year








