Comparison

Moonbox vs Clutcha

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

Head to head
About

Moonbox

Features
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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 β€” so you can talk to the right model for any task, without the friction. KEY FEATURES β€’ One app, every model β€” Switch between DeepSeek, Doubao, Qwen, GLM and more in the same conversation, or start a fresh chat with the model you prefer. β€’ Bring your own key β€” Add your own API keys for each provider. Your keys are stored securely on your device and are never shared without your permission. β€’ Seamless switching β€” Compare answers, reuse context, and pick the best model for coding, writing, brainstorming, or research. β€’ Organized conversations β€” Keep chats in tidy sessions, copy any response in one tap, and pick up right where you left off. β€’ Lightweight & fast β€” A focused, distraction-free chat experience that launches instantly and stays out of your way. β€’ Your data stays yours β€” 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 β€” and switch models whenever you like.

About

Clutcha

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Clutcha AIβ€” a smart assistant that runs entirely on your iPhone. Inference happens on-device, your conversations never leave the device, and there is no account and no data collection. β€’ On-device inference: chat with no network connection (the network is only used to download models) β€’ Upgraded to the latest MLX inference engine β€” steadier long conversations, more accurate multi-turn memory, more reliable tool calls β€’ A lightweight model is built in and ready to use; download 4B / 7B / 9B models for more capability (7 in total) β€’ 11 device tools: calculator, date & time, files, system, battery, translate, Safari, clipboard, reminders, location, contacts β€’ Web search (new): optional and off by default, with Tavily and Wikipedia β€” source links can be opened to verify β€’ Full LaTeX math and Markdown rendering: headings, lists, tables, quotes, code blocks. Turn rendering off to read the raw text β€’ Longer answers, less often cut short: higher output limits, a clear notice when a reply hits the limit, and one-tap continuation β€’ Settings and info commands open a panel: /help /status /model /set /prompt /language /tools /kb /game /downloader β€’ Adjustable session settings: context window, temperature, thinking budget, memory ceiling β€” remembered per model, so switching models keeps each model's own settings β€’ Sampling tuned to each model's official recommendations (Qwen3 / Qwen3.5 / Qwen2.5 / DeepSeek-R1) β€’ Knowledge base Q&A, plus Gomoku and chess with AI review β€’ Privacy first: no data collection, no tracking β€” your data stays on your device. Only if you turn on web search and run the tool is your query sent to the provider you choose β€’ Requirements: tested on iPhone 15 Pro Max (8GB); 12GB and up leaves more headroom for large models β€’ Pro unlocks: 4B / 7B / 9B models, Chess Coach, parameter tuning, custom prompts and web search

Screenshots

Moonbox3 screens
Clutcha4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moonbox at none against Clutcha's 1. Moonbox also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). Clutcha'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 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Clutcha sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Moonbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moonbox ships an update every 5 weeks, Clutcha every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Moonbox versus Clutcha: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonboxClutcha
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB371 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer国威 εˆ˜ι›·ε…‰ 单

In-app purchases

None

Moonbox

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Clutcha

One-time1
  • ι”¦ε›ŠAI$9.99

Questions

Is Moonbox free?
Moonbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clutcha free?
Clutcha is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Moonbox or Clutcha have ads?
Neither Moonbox nor Clutcha shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moonbox or Clutcha?
Moonbox ships an update every 5 weeks, and Clutcha every 2 weeks. Most recently, Moonbox was updated on September 30, 2026 and Clutcha on October 18, 2026.

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