MCPy vs Joey MCP Client Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MCPy
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MCPy: Your Multi-Model Personal AI Network Elevate your workflow. MCPy brings the world's most advanced AI models into a single, unified workspace. It doesn't just answer questionsβit integrates deeply with your digital life to work for you. Key Features: Multi-Model Access: Seamlessly switch between top-tier AI models tailored for different tasks. Get the power of multiple AIs under one subscription. Seamless Integrations: Connect your Gmail, Google Calendar, and Drive. Let your AI summarize your inbox, manage your schedule, and intelligently search through your documents. Build Custom Agents (MCP): Connect to Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to create your own autonomous AI agents. Bring your custom tools and workflows to life without limits. Clean & Fast: A minimalist, high-contrast, and distraction-free interface designed strictly for performance. Subscription Details: MCPy requires an active monthly subscription to unlock access to premium AI models, custom agent creation, and limitless Google integrations. Terms of Use: https://usemcpy.com/terms
Joey MCP Client Lite
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Joey MCP Client Lite is an open-source AI chat app that lets you connect to any AI model and extend it with powerful tools and services β both remote and right on your device. Chat with any AI model Bring your own AI in whichever way suits you: βΆ OpenRouter β access hundreds of leading models including GPT, Claude, Gemini, Deepseek and more. Connect via OAuth with configurable spending limits, so you stay in control β no surprise bills. βΆ Any OpenAI-compatible endpoint β point Joey at your own base URL and API key to use OpenAI directly, a self-hosted model, Ollama, or any compatible provider. Connect your tools and services Joey supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard that lets AI models interact with external tools and services. Connect to remote MCP servers over HTTP, giving your conversations access to services like Google Drive, Slack, email, calendars, CRMs, and more. On-device tools Give the AI safe, built-in access to your device β no server required. Ask it to check the time anywhere, get your location, look up contacts, draft a message or email, start a call, or search and create calendar events and reminders. Actions that leave the app (like sending a message or placing a call) always require a tap from you. Image support Send images to vision-capable models directly from your camera, gallery, or clipboard. Great for asking questions about screenshots, documents, and photos. Advanced MCP features Joey goes beyond basic tool calling: βΆ Sampling β MCP servers can request additional LLM completions, enabling complex multi-step AI workflows βΆ Elicitation β MCP servers can present interactive forms to gather input from you mid-conversation Lite vs Premium Joey MCP Client Lite includes core functionality, with an optional one-time in-app purchase to unlock everything. Included in Lite: βΆ Chat with any model via OpenRouter or your own OpenAI-compatible endpoint βΆ One active conversation βΆ One MCP server βΆ Image support, sampling, and elicitation Joey Premium (one-time purchase β yours forever) unlocks: βΆ Unlimited conversation history β keep every chat instead of just the current one βΆ Unlimited MCP servers β connect as many as you like βΆ On-device tools β time, location, contacts, messaging, calls, email, calendar, and reminders Open source Joey is fully open source. Everything is unlocked when you build it yourself. Browse the code, report issues, or contribute on GitHub: https://github.com/benkaiser/joey-mcp-client-flutter
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Joey MCP Client Lite at 13.0 against MCPy's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MCPy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Joey MCP Client Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | MCPy | Joey MCP Client Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mert Adem GULENC | Benjamin Kaiser |
In-app purchases
MCPy
- MCPy Premium$9.991 Month
- MCPy Premium Plus$24.991 Month
Joey MCP Client Lite
- Premium$4.99









