# Cortex vs Proxium

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cortex at none against Proxium's 2. Proxium's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proxium sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cortex asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cortex | Proxium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 7 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pratik Poudel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789053079) | [JEVGENIJ SAVEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896539203) |

## What reviewers say

### Cortex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortex-private-ai-assistant/id6759742402)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Proxium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxium-smart-planner/id6768101155)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Proxium Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cortex free?

Cortex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Proxium free?

Proxium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Cortex or Proxium have ads?

Cortex shows ads; Proxium does not.

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