Comparison

MyLokAI vs DeviceAI

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

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About

MyLokAI

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MyLokAI is a privacy-first AI chat app that puts you in control. Chat with powerful AI models running entirely on your iPhone — your conversations never leave your device. KEY FEATURES: • Private by Default — All conversations are processed and stored locally on your device. No server, no cloud, no tracking. • Apple AI Built-In — Start chatting instantly using Apple's on-device intelligence. No setup or downloads required. • Download Open-Source Models — Browse and download popular open-source AI models to run locally using the MLX framework. • Conversation Memory — Mylokai learns your preferences over time to provide more personalized responses. • Custom Personas — Create and customize AI personalities for different use cases — coding, writing, brainstorming, and more. • Document Intelligence — Attach images and documents. On-device OCR extracts text for context-aware conversations. • Voice Input — Dictate messages using on-device speech recognition. • Full Markdown Support — AI responses render with rich formatting, code blocks, and syntax highlighting. YOUR DATA, YOUR DEVICE: MyLokAI is built on a simple principle: your AI conversations are yours alone. There are no accounts, no analytics, and no data collection. Everything runs on-device by default. OPEN-SOURCE MODELS: Download and run models from the MLX community catalog. See model sizes, check compatibility with your device, and manage storage — all from within the app. Created with love by Olanrewaju Oyinbooke.

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DeviceAI

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Run powerful AI models entirely on your iPhone — no internet, no subscriptions, no data sharing. DeviceAI is a privacy-first chat app that runs large language models (LLMs) completely on your device using Apple's Metal GPU acceleration. Your conversations never leave your phone. KEY FEATURES • 100% On-Device Processing — All AI inference happens locally. Zero cloud dependency. • 60+ Open-Source Models — Choose from Llama, Qwen, Phi, Mistral, DeepSeek and more • Full Privacy — No data collection, no analytics, no telemetry. Your chats stay on your device. • Offline-First — Works perfectly without internet after model download • Streaming Responses — See AI responses appear in real-time • Reasoning Models — Support for advanced thinking models like DeepSeek R1 • Markdown & Code — Beautiful formatting with syntax highlighting • Customizable — Adjust system prompts, temperature, and generation parameters • Conversation History — All chats saved locally with Isar database PERFECT FOR • Privacy advocates who want AI without cloud exposure • Travelers and remote workers who need offline AI assistance • Developers testing open-source models • Students wanting unlimited, free AI tutoring • Anyone who values data sovereignty TECHNICAL DETAILS • Powered by llamadart (llama.cpp for Flutter) • Supports GGUF format models from HuggingFace • Metal GPU acceleration for fast inference (15-40 tokens/second) • Models range from 0.5B to 8B parameters • Requires iOS 16.0 or later Download models once, use forever. No subscriptions, no API keys, no compromises. Your data stays on your device. Always.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MyLokAI at Free against DeviceAI's $2.99. DeviceAI's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
MyLokAI versus DeviceAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyLokAIDeviceAI
PriceFree — better$2.99
Update frequency—Monthly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlanrewaju OyinbookeEvan Yeoh

In-app purchases

None

MyLokAI

No in-app purchases

None

DeviceAI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyLokAI free?
MyLokAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeviceAI free?
DeviceAI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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