# Cortex vs smartLLM

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cortex | smartLLM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pratik Poudel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789053079) | [YONONAKA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779645473) |

## What reviewers say

### Cortex

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### smartLLM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartllm-private-ai-chat/id6793868028)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cortex free?

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

### Is smartLLM free?

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

### Do Cortex or smartLLM have ads?

Cortex shows ads; smartLLM does not.

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