Open Minis vs Aru

Minis — Local-First On-Device AI Agent Minis is a local-first, on-device AI agent that goes beyond chat. All your data stays on your iPhone — nothing is uploaded to a server by default. Running locally means lower latency and stronger privacy, while the agent still takes real action: browsing the web, accessing your health data, managing your schedule, controlling your smart home, and automating complex tasks. Local-First AI Agent Unlike cloud-only chatbots, Minis runs directly on your device and keeps your data there. The agent executes multi-step tasks autonomously, using tools and native iOS frameworks to get things done — not just answer questions, and not just relay everything to the cloud. Multi-Model, Your Choice Bring your own API key. Choose from leading AI providers: • Anthropic Claude • OpenAI GPT • Google Gemini • DeepSeek • Kimi (Moonshot AI) • OpenRouter • Any OpenAI-compatible endpoint Deep iOS Integration The agent accesses Apple frameworks natively: • HealthKit — steps, heart rate, sleep, workouts, SpO₂ • Calendar & Reminders — create events, check availability, manage tasks • HomeKit — control lights, switches, scenes, and smart accessories • Photos — search, organize, and export from your library • Location & Maps — current location, directions, nearby POIs • Vision — OCR text recognition, object detection, barcode scanning • Speech — real-time transcription and text-to-speech • Weather — current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts Built-in Web Browser Navigate pages, take screenshots, extract content, fill forms, and interact with websites — all driven by the AI agent in the background. Skills System Import or create custom AI skills to extend the agent's capabilities. Share skills with others or build your own for specialized workflows. Persistent Memory The agent remembers your preferences, project context, and recurring patterns across sessions — building a personalized assistant that improves over time, all stored locally on your device. Siri Shortcuts Automate AI tasks with Siri and the Shortcuts app. Send prompts with file attachments, wait for results, and chain into complex workflows — all hands-free. Privacy by Design Your API keys and data stay on-device. Fine-grained permission controls let you decide exactly which personal data the agent can access. No account required. No data collected.

Aru 为你的日常想法和长期项目，留下一处可以持续整理的空间。 你可以选择自己的 AI 模型服务，创建熟悉的协作者，用对话记录灵感、整理资料、安排日常。不同的房间可以承载不同的话题与项目，记忆和资料也能为之后的交流提供参考。 在工作区里，把文档、图片、文件和小应用放到一起。你可以调整桌面小组件的大小和位置，让常用的内容更容易找到；也可以保存自己制作的小应用，随时回来继续使用。 如果你愿意，还可以启用日历、提醒事项，并连接 Apple 健康 App。Aru 可读取你授权的步数、活动、睡眠等信息，用于健康与健身摘要和日常安排；写入或删除健康记录前，需要你确认具体动作。这些功能用于日常健康管理与生活整理，不提供医疗诊断或治疗。 Aru 无需注册 Aru 账户。模型服务由你选择和配置，API Key 保存在系统钥匙串中；对话与作品保存在本机，并支持导出和备份。使用模型或外部连接服务时，请求所需的内容会发送至相应服务，具体处理方式可查看隐私政策。 遇到问题，或有希望我们改进的地方，欢迎到 Aru 信箱告诉我们：https://feedback.aelion.cn/