Cortex vs Hub
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cortex
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Your all-in-one AI assistant. Cortex brings the world's best AI models into a single app. No need to switch between apps. Access them all in one place. Multiple AI Models Switch between models mid-conversation or compare two side by side. One prompt, two answers — pick the best. Live Web Search Get answers powered by real-time web results. Always accurate, always current. Scheduled Prompts Set daily, weekly, or monthly AI tasks. Cortex runs them automatically and sends you a push notification with the result. Smart Memory Cortex remembers your preferences and personalizes every response automatically. Voice & File Support Speak your prompt or attach images and PDFs directly to any model. Rich Content Code blocks, tables, math equations, and diagrams — beautifully rendered in chat. Prompt Templates Ready-made prompts for coding, writing, translation, analysis, creative work, and productivity. Fully Customizable Adjust tone, style, friendliness, and add custom instructions. Make the AI sound exactly how you want. 20 Languages Full interface localization including English, Turkish, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and more. Stay Organized Folders, search, export, share, and summarize your conversations. Download Cortex — your AI, your rules. Terms of Use: https://cortex.odbs.tech/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://cortex.odbs.tech/privacy-policy
Hub
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Hub-i is your AI command center. Stop switching between different AI apps. Hub-i connects OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, self-hosted models, and OpenClaw Gateway in one place. 【Key Features】 • Multi-Provider AI: OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, and more — switch with one tap • Bring Your Own Key: Use your own API key with any compatible endpoint • Smart Agents: Pre-built roles for writing, translation, coding, research, and more — fully customizable • Image Chat: Snap a photo or pick one, let AI analyze it • Voice: Voice input and system TTS reading are available • Local-First: All chats stored on your device, with encrypted iCloud Drive backup 【Premium】 • Free: BYOK access to major AI providers • Lifetime Premium (one-time purchase): unlock all preset templates and preset agents forever • Free tier is fully functional: configure any custom model manually 【Privacy First】 • Conversations stored locally, never uploaded • API keys protected by iOS Keychain • Encrypted local or iCloud Drive backups with your own password 【Design Philosophy】 Minimal. Restrained. Delightful. No ads. No bloat. No dark patterns to keep you addicted. Just a clean, useful little tool to chat with. Download Hub-i. Let it help you write, think, and explore. ——— Requires iOS 17 or later Available in Chinese, English, and Japanese Developer: Fan Dong (Indie)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cortex at every 4 days against Hub's every 8 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Cortex sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cortex ships an update every 4 days, Hub every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cortex | Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ODBS LLC | 姣 潘 |
In-app purchases
Cortex
- Plus Weekly$4.997 Days
- Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
- Pro Weekly$9.997 Days
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- Pro Yearly$69.991 Year
- 500 Credits$1.99
- 50 Credits$2.99
- 150 Credits$6.99
Hub
- Hub-i 终身高级版$7.99









