smallm vs OpenChat Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
smallm
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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. β 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. β Your Conversations Never Leave Your Device Running locally means **no internet connection required**. Your conversations never leave your smartphone. γ»For brainstorming work ideas β Confidential content stays secure γ»For editing journals and writing β Private text remains private γ»For helping kids with homework β A safe environment for families γ»On airplanes or subways with no signal β Offline? No problem β 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 β your camera connects with AI. β No Monthly Fees. One-Time Purchase. No subscription. One purchase unlocks all features. No monthly bills to worry about. β 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. γFree Trial Availableγ γ»Chat with lightweight models (Qwen3.5 0.8B / SmolLM2 360M) γ»Chat history (recent 20 conversations) Experience the power of local AI for free. γFull Version (One-Time Purchase)γ γ»All models unlocked (up to 14B parameters) γ»Unlimited chat history γ»Local API server γ»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
OpenChat Pro
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OpenChat is a privacy-first AI chat app for iPhone and iPad. Bring your own API key and connect OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, GLM, OpenRouter, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. Provider keys stay in your Keychain, and requests go directly from your device to the provider you choose. With OpenChat Pro, connect with the Hermes service on your Mac. OpenChat generates a local API token and a copy-ready start command; paste it into Terminal, keep Hermes gateway running, and use your local tools, memory, and skills from iPhone or iPad. Organize conversations, branch chats, search history, render Markdown, dictate by voice, and keep an optional backup in your own iCloud. OpenChat has no analytics and no OpenChat-hosted chat server. OpenChat Pro is a one-time purchase that lets you connect with your Hermes service and unlock multiple AI providers. It is not a subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: smallm at 15.0 against OpenChat Pro's 18.6. 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. smallm sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and OpenChat Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | smallm | OpenChat Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
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In-app purchases
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- ιηΊθ γζ―ζ΄ (10,000ε)$59.99
OpenChat Pro
- OpenChat Pro$9.99
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