Comparison

LMChat vs OpenWebUI

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

Head to head
About

LMChat

Features
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LM Chat Studio 是一款專為 LM Studio 使用者設計的行動客戶端 App。透過區域網路連接你的本地 AI 伺服器,在手機上即可與各種開源大型語言模型進行對話。 主要功能: - 多伺服器管理:同時連接多台 LM Studio 伺服器,隨時切換 - 模型選擇:瀏覽所有可用模型,查看載入狀態,一鍵切換 - 智慧對話:支援串流回應、即時顯示生成進度與速度統計 - Vision 圖片辨識:發送圖片給支援視覺的模型,進行圖片分析與 OCR - Prompt 模板:預設或自訂 System Prompt,快速切換不同角色 - 對話參數調整:Temperature、Top P、Top K、重複懲罰等精細控制 - 自動生成標題:首輪對話完成後自動為對話命名 - 對話管理:搜尋歷史對話、分類管理、隨時回顧 - 多種主題配色:Material、Dracula、Monokai、Nord 等 10 種主題 - 字體大小調整:0.8x 至 1.4x 自由縮放 隱私優先: 所有資料保存在你的裝置上,對話內容僅透過區域網路傳輸到你自己的伺服器,不經過任何第三方雲端服務。 使用方式: 1. 在電腦上啟動 LM Studio 並載入模型 2. 確保手機與電腦在同一區域網路 3. 在 App 設定中輸入伺服器位址 4. 開始對話! 適用場景: - 行動辦公時快速查詢本地 AI - 用手機拍照讓 AI 辨識與分析 - 在沙發上舒適地與 AI 對話 - 測試不同模型的表現

About

OpenWebUI

This client app connects to your personal Open WebUI server for AI model interaction. Enjoy real-time chat, image generation, and voice commands, all while keeping your data private on your own server. Customize themes and manage chats with various actions.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI chat responses
  • Multiple AI model support
  • Image generation
  • Voice mode for interaction
  • Notes and knowledge base (RAG)
  • Chat management and export
  • Customizable themes
Features
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OpenWebUI Client is a native app for your own Open WebUI server — chat with your AI models with the fluidity of a real app, keeping everything on your server and under your control. FEATURES • Chat with your models, with real-time (streaming) responses • Multiple providers and models configured in your Open WebUI • Image generation • Notes and knowledge base (RAG) • Voice mode: speak and hear the responses • Chat actions: pin, archive, rename, clone, share, and export • Themes and customization • Attachments: send photos and files • 34 app languages, auto-detected from your device PRIVACY The app talks only to the Open WebUI server you specify. Nothing goes through third parties — your data stays on your server. REQUIREMENTS You need access to an Open WebUI server. On first launch, enter the server address and sign in with your account. This is an independent client, not affiliated with the Open WebUI project.

Screenshots

LMChat4 screens
OpenWebUI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LMChat at Free against OpenWebUI's $2.99. LMChat also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). OpenWebUI's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

LMChat is free to download; OpenWebUI costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LMChat ships an update every 2 months, OpenWebUI every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LMChat versus OpenWebUI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLMChatOpenWebUI
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGUOMING YANJoao Victor Zao

In-app purchases

None

LMChat

No in-app purchases

None

OpenWebUI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LMChat free?
LMChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenWebUI free?
OpenWebUI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LMChat or OpenWebUI have ads?
Neither LMChat nor OpenWebUI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LMChat or OpenWebUI?
LMChat ships an update every 2 months, and OpenWebUI every 6 days. Most recently, LMChat was updated on October 1, 2026 and OpenWebUI on October 3, 2026.

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