Moonbox vs 锦囊AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Moonbox
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Moonbox is your all-in-one AI chat companion. Instead of juggling a dozen apps and subscriptions, Moonbox brings the world's leading AI models together in a single, clean interface — so you can talk to the right model for any task, without the friction. KEY FEATURES • One app, every model — Switch between DeepSeek, Doubao, Qwen, GLM and more in the same conversation, or start a fresh chat with the model you prefer. • Bring your own key — Add your own API keys for each provider. Your keys are stored securely on your device and are never shared without your permission. • Seamless switching — Compare answers, reuse context, and pick the best model for coding, writing, brainstorming, or research. • Organized conversations — Keep chats in tidy sessions, copy any response in one tap, and pick up right where you left off. • Lightweight & fast — A focused, distraction-free chat experience that launches instantly and stays out of your way. • Your data stays yours — Conversations are stored locally; you decide what to keep and what to clear. GETTING STARTED Download Moonbox. Add the API key for the model(s) you want to use (obtain keys from each provider's official console). Start chatting — and switch models whenever you like.
锦囊AI
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JinNang runs entirely on your iPhone — your conversations never leave the device. No account, zero data collection. • On-device inference: chat with no network connection (internet is only needed to download models) • A lightweight model is built in; download 7B / 9B-class models for more capability • 11 device tools: calculator, date/time, files, system, battery, translate, Safari, clipboard, reminders, location, contacts • LaTeX math rendering, knowledge base Q&A, and Gomoku / Chess with AI commentary • Tunable context window, temperature, thinking budget, and memory profile • Sampling follows each model's official recommendation (Qwen3 / Qwen3.5 / DeepSeek-R1 / VibeThinker) • Privacy by design: no tracking, no data collection — your data stays on your device • Requirements: tested on iPhone 15 Pro Max (8GB RAM); 12GB+ devices have more headroom for large models. • Pro unlocks 4B / 7B / 9B-class models, the chess coach, parameter tuning, and custom prompts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moonbox at none against 锦囊AI's 1. Moonbox also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). 锦囊AI's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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. 锦囊AI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Moonbox asks for nothing beyond the download.
Moonbox ships an update every 5 weeks, 锦囊AI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Moonbox | 锦囊AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 366 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 国威 刘 | 雷光 单 |
In-app purchases
Moonbox
No in-app purchases
锦囊AI
- 锦囊AI$9.99








