Comparison

Volocal vs Quick Search File

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

Head to head
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Volocal

Features
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Talk to an AI assistant that runs entirely on your iPhone. No cloud servers, no API keys, no subscriptions -- just real-time voice conversations powered by on-device intelligence. FULLY PRIVATE, FULLY LOCAL Every word you say stays on your device. Volocal runs three specialized AI models directly on your iPhone's hardware -- nothing is ever sent to the internet. After downloading the models on first launch, you never need a network connection again. REAL-TIME VOICE CONVERSATIONS Speak naturally and hear responses streamed back in real-time. Volocal uses a three-stage pipeline -- Speech-to-Text, Language Model, and Text-to-Speech -- all running simultaneously on different chips inside your phone for smooth, low-latency conversations. INTERRUPT ANYTIME Change your mind mid-sentence? Just start talking. Volocal supports barge-in with hardware echo cancellation, so the microphone stays active even while the assistant is speaking. No need to wait for it to finish. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS, NO API KEYS Volocal is completely free and open source. There are no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, and no hidden costs. Download the models once (~2.3 GB, Wi-Fi recommended) and you're set. HOW IT WORKS Volocal splits the workload across your iPhone's specialized processors: - Speech recognition (Parakeet EOU) runs on the Neural Engine - Language model (Qwen3.5-2B) runs on the GPU via Metal - Text-to-speech (PocketTTS) runs on the Neural Engine This separation means all three models can run at the same time without competing for resources, keeping conversations fluid and responsive. LIGHTWEIGHT Total runtime memory usage is approximately 1.2 GB, well within the limits of modern iPhones. REQUIREMENTS - iOS 17 or later - Physical device only (Neural Engine is not available in the Simulator) - ~2.3 GB of storage for model downloads on first launch Volocal is MIT licensed and open source. Built by Fikri Karim.

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Quick Search File

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Find your files in milliseconds. Quick Search File is a lightning-fast file search utility with support for OneDrive, Dropbox, iCloud Drive, and local files. No sign-in or registration required. Available in English / ζ—₯本θͺž / 繁體中文. Built for users who manage many files across local storage, iCloud Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and supported Files app locations, Quick Search File creates a searchable local index and delivers rapid results with clear filenames and folder paths. [Key Features] β€’ Lightning-Fast Search Search indexed files with near-instant response and a clean, focused interface. β€’ Flexible Query Options Use single keywords, multiple terms, or AND/OR logic to refine your results. β€’ Folder Name Filtering Narrow results by folder name, with AND/OR search modes for more precise filtering. β€’ Extension Search Find files by format, such as .pdf, .jpg, .docx, .xlsx, and more. β€’ Cloud Drive Support Connect OneDrive and Dropbox to select folders and include supported cloud files in your searchable index. β€’ Automatic Index Updates Subscribers can enable automatic index updates when the app opens or when folders are added, keeping search results up to date. β€’ Folder-Based File Access Works with On My iPhone, iCloud Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and supported Files app locations that allow folder access. β€’ Transparent Results Shows exact filenames and folder locations so you can quickly identify the file you need. Quick Search File is built for one purpose: helping you get to the right file faster. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Volocal2 screens
Quick Search File4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Volocal at none against Quick Search File's 3. Quick Search File's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Quick Search File sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Volocal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Volocal versus Quick Search File: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolocalQuick Search File
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFikri KarimCHAO CHIN TING

In-app purchases

None

Volocal

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Quick Search File

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Volocal free?
Volocal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick Search File free?
Quick Search File is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Volocal or Quick Search File have ads?
Neither Volocal nor Quick Search File shows ads.

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