Comparison

BotsChat vs Nivlok

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

Head to head
About

BotsChat

Features
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BotsChat is a multi-channel AI chat app that lets you manage conversations with AI assistants across multiple platforms from one place. Built for users who want a unified messaging experience, BotsChat connects your favorite AI services and chat channels into a single, clean interface. Key features: - Multi-channel messaging: Connect and manage multiple chat channels in one app - AI-powered conversations: Chat with AI assistants seamlessly - Clean, modern interface: Simple and intuitive design for effortless communication - Cross-platform sync: Your conversations stay in sync across devices - Secure and private: Your data stays safe with end-to-end security Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Nivlok

Features
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Your agent's working. Why are you stuck at the desk? You kicked off something long-running on your Mac — a build, a batch job, an AI coding agent you launched yourself. The machine is busy. You don't have to be. Nivlok turns your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac. Watch the screen live, and the moment your Mac needs the next instruction, deliver it from wherever you are: tap, point, click, type, or dictate your next prompt with voice input. The next word is yours — Nivlok just carries it. WHAT NIVLOK IS Nivlok is a screen viewer and input remote. Any AI or automation tools run on your Mac, started and driven by you. Nivlok has no built-in AI and never acts on its own: every click, keystroke, and command comes from your fingers (or your voice) on iPhone. SEE EVERYTHING, INSTANTLY - Live view of your Mac screen, streamed over WebRTC for low latency - Smooth video for fast-scrolling terminals and editors CONTROL IT YOUR WAY - Touch gestures mapped to pointer movement and clicks - Full keyboard input with modifier keys - Voice input: dictate long prompts instead of thumb-typing them - Custom shortcuts for the key combos you use all the time - Saved Macs: reconnect to your machines in seconds PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE - Direct device-to-device connection over WebRTC - No cloud relay — your screen never passes through our servers - No app account required - First pairing happens on your own Wi-Fi (same local network) - Reconnect to Saved Macs when iPhone and Mac are on the same Tailscale tailnet GETTING STARTED 1. Install the free Nivlok Host app on your Mac 2. Scan the QR code while iPhone and Mac share the same Wi-Fi 3. Done — your Mac is in your pocket PRICING Everything is unlocked for 24 hours after your first connection. After that, keep going with Nivlok Pro — a simple monthly or annual subscription. Eligible new subscribers can try either plan free for one month; then the selected plan renews automatically unless canceled. No tiers, no add-ons. REQUIREMENTS - A Mac running the free Nivlok Host app (Windows and Linux are not supported) - Same local network for first pairing; the same Tailscale tailnet for later reconnects Your Mac keeps working. So can you — from the sofa, the balcony, or the coffee shop downstairs. When it's time for the next instruction, you're already there. Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Terms of Use: https://remote-vibe-coding.co-routine.com/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://remote-vibe-coding.co-routine.com/en/privacy/

Screenshots

BotsChat4 screens
Nivlok4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BotsChat at none against Nivlok's 2. BotsChat also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nivlok sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BotsChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BotsChat ships an update daily, Nivlok every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
BotsChat versus Nivlok: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBotsChatNivlok
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAi Notes, LLC株式会社coroutine

In-app purchases

None

BotsChat

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Nivlok

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is BotsChat free?
BotsChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nivlok free?
Nivlok is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BotsChat or Nivlok have ads?
Neither BotsChat nor Nivlok shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BotsChat or Nivlok?
BotsChat ships an update daily, and Nivlok every 2 weeks. Most recently, BotsChat was updated on October 31, 2026 and Nivlok on November 5, 2026.

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