Comparison

LLM API Request vs My Folio Assistant

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

Head to head
About

LLM API Request

Send requests to leading AI models directly from Apple Shortcuts using your own API keys. Supports local models, file attachments, and conversation history. Export conversations as Markdown and track token usage.

Highlights
  • Use own API keys, no subscriptions
  • Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity
  • Integrates local models like Gemma 4 and Apple Intelligence
  • Attach images, PDFs, and text files
  • Conversation history for continued chats
  • Export conversations as Markdown
  • Track token usage with dashboard
Features
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LLM API Request lets you send requests to leading AI models straight from Apple Shortcuts, using your own API keys. No subscriptions. No accounts. SUPPORTED PROVIDERS • OpenAI • Anthropic • Google Gemini • xAI Grok • Perplexity KEY FEATURES • Bring your own API key — pay only for what you use (including generating images), at provider rates • Use local models like Gemma 4, and the Apple Intelligence model; Local models can even use web search! • Attach images, PDFs, and text files to your requests • Continue conversations across Shortcut runs with conversation history • Export any conversation as Markdown — great for apps like Obsidian • Track token usage across all models with a built-in dashboard • Export your token usage history • Use Projects to summarize documents and include them in the model's context. Donate the project info to Siri so that it can use that to answer your questions! • Test connections to ensure your key is working and browse available models per provider • Request structured JSON output for automation pipelines SECURITY FIRST Your API keys are stored exclusively in Apple Keychain, protected by Face ID or Touch ID. We run no servers and collect no data — everything stays on your device.

About

My Folio Assistant

Features
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My Folio is a smart personal assistant that brings all your important daily tracking needs into one single app. TASK MANAGEMENT Create tasks, set priorities and schedule recurring reminders. Never miss anything with daily, weekly, monthly or yearly repeat options. Add multiple reminder times to a single task. LOCATION-BASED REMINDERS Get notified when you arrive at or leave a specific location. With the "remind me if I'm still there at a specific time" mode, if you leave the area early, the notification is automatically cancelled. MEDICATION TRACKING Log your daily medications and reminder times — never miss a dose again. CREDIT CARD MANAGEMENT Track statement and payment due dates. Use the safe usage guide to get the most out of your cards. Color-coded alerts ensure critical dates never slip through. VEHICLE & HOME TRACKING Save inspection, insurance and registration dates for your vehicles, plus important dates related to your home. Automatic reminders kick in before they're due. LOAN & SUBSCRIPTION TRACKING Manage monthly instalments, subscription renewal dates and contract expiries all in one place. SPECIAL DAYS Save birthdays, anniversaries and other special dates — get reminded 7 days and 1 day in advance. WATCHLIST & READING LIST Track movies and TV shows with TMDB integration, and books with Google Books integration. Customise your list with status, ratings and personal notes. EVENT CALENDAR Plan meetings, concerts, travel and more across 8 categories in monthly, weekly or daily view. PASSWORD VAULT Store important passwords securely, protected by Face ID. TURKISH & ENGLISH The app fully supports both languages — switch anytime from settings. My Folio puts the control of your life right in your pocket.

Screenshots

LLM API Request4 screens
My Folio Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My Folio Assistant at every 2 days against LLM API Request's monthly. LLM API Request's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LLM API Request ships an update monthly, My Folio Assistant every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LLM API Request versus My Folio Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLLM API RequestMy Folio Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMarc-Henri Bleu-LaineALI UYGUR

In-app purchases

None

LLM API Request

No in-app purchases

None

My Folio Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LLM API Request free?
LLM API Request is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Folio Assistant free?
My Folio Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LLM API Request or My Folio Assistant have ads?
Neither LLM API Request nor My Folio Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LLM API Request or My Folio Assistant?
LLM API Request ships an update monthly, and My Folio Assistant every 2 days. Most recently, LLM API Request was updated on October 31, 2026 and My Folio Assistant on October 31, 2026.

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