Comparison

LLM API Request vs Kan Do

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 various AI models directly from Apple Shortcuts using your own API keys. Supports local models, file attachments, and conversation history. Export conversations and track token usage.

Highlights
  • Use own API keys
  • Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity
  • Local model support
  • Attach files to requests
  • Conversation history
  • Export conversations as Markdown
  • Token usage tracking
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

Kan Do

Organize tasks and projects using customizable Kanban boards and lists. Capture detailed notes, attach files, and set due dates with reminders. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Kanban boards with drag-and-drop
  • Customizable columns and dividers
  • Rich markdown notes editor
  • File and image attachments
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Smart lists (Inbox, Today, Upcoming)
  • Bulk task actions
Features
Currently charting
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Organize your work into Spaces and Projects, then move tasks across the columns you define. Every card shows what matters at a glance: a cover image, subtitle, tags, priority, and due date. Open any task and you get a full markdown notes editor with headings, lists, checkboxes, images, and file attachments. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY • Kanban boards with drag-and-drop cards, columns, and dividers • A list view for every project, with drag to reorder • Spaces group your projects; tags cut across them • Smart lists for Inbox, Today, Upcoming, and Flagged • Archive completed work, or keep it crossed out on the board CAPTURE THE DETAILS • Rich notes on every task: headings, bold, lists, to-do checkboxes, quotes, and code • Attach images and files right in the note • Cover images, subtitles, priorities, flags, links, and due dates with reminders EVERYWHERE YOU WORK • Native on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro • iCloud sync keeps every device up to date • Spotlight search and Shortcuts actions! • Multi-select to move, complete, or delete tasks in bulk • Light and Dark appearance, color themes, adjustable typography No accounts. No subscriptions to manage your own tasks. Your data lives in your iCloud.

Screenshots

LLM API Request4 screens
Kan Do4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LLM API Request at Free against Kan Do's $2.99. LLM API Request also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Kan Do's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). On ads and in-app purchases 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

LLM API Request is free to download; Kan Do costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LLM API Request holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kan Do has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LLM API Request ships an update every 3 weeks, Kan Do daily. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
LLM API Request versus Kan Do: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLLM API RequestKan Do
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews—86.1% of reviews
Number of ratings220 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#42 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB63 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMarc-Henri Bleu-LaineStephen Robles

Customer experience

LLM API Request

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Kan Do

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

LLM API Request

No in-app purchases

None

Kan Do

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LLM API Request free?
LLM API Request is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kan Do free?
Kan Do costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LLM API Request or Kan Do?
LLM API Request is rated higher. LLM API Request averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Kan Do averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.
Do LLM API Request or Kan Do have ads?
Neither LLM API Request nor Kan Do shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LLM API Request or Kan Do?
LLM API Request ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kan Do daily. Most recently, LLM API Request was updated on October 11, 2026 and Kan Do on October 22, 2026.

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