Comparison

TensorChat vs smallm

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

Head to head
About

TensorChat

This app offers a privacy-focused AI chat experience by allowing you to download and run models directly on your device. Enjoy offline access, manage multiple conversations, and utilize voice and image inputs for a personalized AI interaction.

Highlights
  • On-device AI by default
  • Download and manage AI models
  • Offline chat functionality
  • Multiple chat threads
  • Voice input and text-to-speech
  • Image understanding
Features
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TensorChat is a privacy-first AI chat app built for people who want AI that stays in their hands. Download models to your device, chat locally, and keep going even when you’re offline. Choose the model that fits your needs, start multiple conversations, and switch between threads anytime. Responses stream live for a fast, natural chat experience, and your chat history stays available on your device. Use text, voice, and images in one app. Supported models can understand image inputs, voice tools let you speak naturally, and text-to-speech helps you listen to responses hands-free. TensorChat is designed for local-first AI: • On-device AI by default • Download and manage models in the app • Offline chat after setup • Multiple chat threads with saved history • Voice input and text-to-speech • Image understanding with supported models If you want a private, flexible AI assistant without depending on the cloud by default, TensorChat gives you a more personal way to chat.

About

smallm

Features
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"I want to use AI on my phone. But I don't want my conversations sent to some server." smallm makes both possible. **Your smartphone becomes AI.** smallm is a **local LLM app** that runs AI models directly on your smartphone. Download and run the latest open-source AI models like Qwen, Gemma, Llama, Phi, Mistral, and DeepSeek right on your device. All processing happens on your device. No cloud API required. ■ Real AI, Running Locally smallm runs genuine large language models (LLMs). Choose from models ranging from 360M to 14B parameters, optimized for your phone's specs. The app automatically detects your device's RAM, storage, and GPU performance, recommending the best model for you. No complicated setup needed. ■ Your Conversations Never Leave Your Device Running locally means **no internet connection required**. Your conversations never leave your smartphone. ・For brainstorming work ideas — Confidential content stays secure ・For editing journals and writing — Private text remains private ・For helping kids with homework — A safe environment for families ・On airplanes or subways with no signal — Offline? No problem ■ AI That Understands Photos With vision-capable models, just attach a photo and the AI reads its contents. Document transcription, scene description, questions about images — your camera connects with AI. ■ No Monthly Fees. One-Time Purchase. No subscription. One purchase unlocks all features. No monthly bills to worry about. ■ For Developers: Local API Server Start the built-in API server to call AI models from other apps or scripts. Perfect for local development and experimentation. 【Free Trial Available】 ・Chat with lightweight models (Qwen3.5 0.8B / SmolLM2 360M) ・Chat history (recent 20 conversations) Experience the power of local AI for free. 【Full Version (One-Time Purchase)】 ・All models unlocked (up to 14B parameters) ・Unlimited chat history ・Local API server ・Data export smallm is developed by a Japanese developer. No user data collection or transmission features included. Real AI on your smartphone. That's smallm. ## What's New - Vision model support: Attach images and ask AI questions - New models added: Phi-4 Mini, Qwen 2.5 14B - Performance improvements - Bug fixes

Screenshots

TensorChat4 screens
smallm3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TensorChat at none against smallm's 4. TensorChat also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. smallm sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TensorChat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TensorChat ships an update daily, smallm weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TensorChat versus smallm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTensorChatsmallm
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB34 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGeneral Intelligence Technologies Inc.株式会社オルタナティブエンタープライズ

In-app purchases

None

TensorChat

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

smallm

One-time4
  • フルバージョン$9.99
  • 開発者を支援(3,000円)$19.99
  • 開発者を応援(5,000円)$29.99
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  • 開発者を支援 (10,000円)$59.99

Questions

Is TensorChat free?
TensorChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is smallm free?
smallm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TensorChat or smallm have ads?
Neither TensorChat nor smallm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TensorChat or smallm?
TensorChat ships an update daily, and smallm weekly. Most recently, TensorChat was updated on October 31, 2026 and smallm on October 31, 2026.

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