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.
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.
- 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
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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.
My Folio Assistant
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LLM API Request ships an update monthly, My Folio Assistant every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | LLM API Request | My Folio Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marc-Henri Bleu-Laine | ALI UYGUR |
In-app purchases
LLM API Request
No in-app purchases
My Folio Assistant
No in-app purchases
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