Comparison

LinkShell vs QG LocalAI

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

Head to head
About

LinkShell

Transform your phone into a remote control for your AI programming assistant. Manage AI agents running on your computer directly from your mobile device, with full terminal control and real-time screen streaming.

Highlights
  • Full terminal control
  • Remote desktop streaming
  • Voice input
  • Multi-session monitoring
  • Dynamic Island/Live Activities integration
  • Secure WebSocket bridging
Features
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LinkShell —— 把你的手机变成 AI 编程助手的遥控器。 AI agent 在电脑上跑着,你不用守在电脑前。LinkShell 通过安全的 WebSocket 桥接,让手机连上 Claude Code、Codex、GitHub Copilot、Gemini CLI 等终端 AI 工具。 - 完整终端 实时终端输出,完整交互输入。审批权限、发送命令、review 代码,全在手机上完成。快捷栏支持 Tab、Esc、方向键和 Ctrl 组合键。 - 远程桌面 通过 WebRTC 低延迟串流电脑屏幕到手机。看到 AI agent 看到的一切。支持调节帧率、画质,全屏模式。 - 语音输入 说话代替打字,解放双手。 - 多会话 同时监控多个 AI agent,一键切换。 - 灵动岛 & 实时活动 不用打开 App 也能看到 agent 状态,连接信息一目了然。 - 隐私与安全 所有通信通过中继服务器传输,设备令牌认证,终端数据不存储在服务器上。开源项目:github.com/LiuTianjie/LinkShell 适合所有跑 AI 长任务、又不想一直守在电脑前的开发者。

About

QG LocalAI

Features
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Your Private, Offline, and Versatile AI Hub QG LocalAI is a high-performance local client designed for Large Language Models (LLMs). By bringing the power of AI directly to your device, QG LocalAI ensures complete data sovereignty and a seamless chat experience without the need for an internet connection. Core Features: Total Privacy & Offline Execution: All inferences and conversations happen locally on your hardware. No data ever leaves your device, ensuring your interactions remain 100% private. GGUF Model Compatibility: Seamlessly import and run any model in GGUF format. Choose the models that best fit your device’s capabilities and your specific needs. Multimodal Capabilities: Beyond text-based chat, QG LocalAI supports Vision Models. Upload images to analyze content, generate descriptions, or solve visual problems. Deep Customization: * Inference Control: Fine-tune parameters such as Temperature, Top-P, Repeat Penalty, and more. Full Model Settings: Manage context length and system prompts to tailor the AI's behavior precisely. Efficient Conversation Management: * Organize and track your chats with intuitive management tools. Easily share or export your conversations for documentation or collaboration. Why Choose LocalAI? Whether you are a researcher testing the latest open-source models or a user who demands absolute data privacy, LocalAI provides a professional-grade environment for mobile AI interaction. No subscriptions, no cloud tracking—just your models, your way.

Screenshots

LinkShell4 screens
QG LocalAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LinkShell at every 3 weeks against QG LocalAI's every 2 months. 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

LinkShell ships an update every 3 weeks, QG LocalAI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LinkShell versus QG LocalAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkShellQG LocalAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer高就啊Shenzhen Qingge Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

LinkShell

No in-app purchases

None

QG LocalAI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinkShell free?
LinkShell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QG LocalAI free?
QG LocalAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LinkShell or QG LocalAI have ads?
Neither LinkShell nor QG LocalAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkShell or QG LocalAI?
LinkShell ships an update every 3 weeks, and QG LocalAI every 2 months. Most recently, LinkShell was updated on August 15, 2026 and QG LocalAI on September 18, 2026.

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