Comparison

SoloLLM vs LocalMind AI

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

Head to head
About

SoloLLM

This app runs powerful AI models entirely on your device, offering privacy and offline functionality. It includes 15 built-in tools for tasks like reading PDFs, running code, and analyzing images, with a selection of downloadable AI models.

Highlights
  • On-device AI processing
  • 15 built-in tools
  • PDF and document analysis
  • Code interpretation
  • Web fetching and search
  • Multiple downloadable AI models
  • Offline functionality
Features
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SoloLLM runs powerful AI models entirely on your iPhone and iPad. No cloud. No API keys. No subscriptions. Just fast, private AI that works even without the internet. Your conversations never leave your device - because they never have to. IT DOESN'T JUST CHAT. IT ACTS. SoloLLM gives the AI 15 built-in tools to get real work done - reading PDFs, searching the web, running code, extracting text from photos, translating between languages, writing files, and more. All on-device. All private. Available tools:
 • PDF Reader: extract and analyze content from any PDF
 • Document Reader: read text files and documents
 • File Writer: save AI output directly to your Files app
 • File Extraction: pull text from images and documents
 • Web Fetcher: fetch and summarize any webpage
 • Web Search: search the web without leaving the app
 • Code Interpreter: run JavaScript on-device
 • Data Analyzer: process and visualize structured data
 • Image Analyzer: analyze and describe image content
 • OCR: extract text from photos using Apple Vision
 • Clipboard: read from and write to your clipboard
 • Translation: translate between dozens of languages using Apple Translate - fully offline
 • Siri Bridge: trigger voice-driven workflows through Siri
 • MCP Tools: connect external services via Model Context Protocol CHOOSE YOUR MODEL SoloLLM ships with 13 models ready to download: Gemma 4, Llama 3.1 and 3.2, Qwen 3, Mistral 7B, DeepSeek R1, Phi-4, and more. Use a small, fast model for quick tasks or a larger one when you need more depth. Switch between models at any time. TRULY PRIVATE SoloLLM uses llama.cpp - the engine behind leading open-source AI tools - to run models entirely on your device. No account required. No data collected. No one reads your conversations. What you ask stays on your phone. DESIGNED FOR iPHONE AND iPAD Native experience on both. iPad gets a full sidebar with split-view navigation. iPhone keeps the familiar tab bar. Both work offline. ONE-TIME PURCHASE Pay once and own it. No monthly fees, no usage limits, no subscriptions - ever. REQUIREMENTS Requires at least 4GB of RAM:
 • iPhone 12 or later
 • iPad mini (6th generation) or later
 • iPad Air (M1) or later
 • iPad Pro (M1) or later Performance depends on your model choice and available memory.

About

LocalMind AI

Features
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LocalMind AI lets you run compatible GGUF language models locally on your iPhone or iPad. Start in Private Draft Mode without a model file, or import a compatible GGUF model from Files for full local inference. LocalMind AI does not require an account, analytics SDK, ad SDK, cloud sync, or developer server upload. What you can do: - Use Private Draft Mode immediately for local notes and workflow checks - Import compatible GGUF model files - Chat with a local model on device - See model workspace status and device-fit guidance - Save and search local chat history - Read complete local transcripts - Upgrade to Pro for larger local model workflows, saved transcript history, and copy/share export Privacy first: Prompts, responses, and imported model files stay on your device unless you choose to share exported text through iOS system features. Free plan: - 20 local messages per day - 5 saved chats - Read and select individual transcript messages Pro: - Longer local conversations - Saved transcript library - Larger local model workflows, within device limits - Copy and share complete local transcripts Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ LocalMind AI is for users who want a private local chat workspace and optionally bring their own compatible local model files.

Screenshots

SoloLLM4 screens
LocalMind AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LocalMind AI at Free against SoloLLM's $1.99. LocalMind AI also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). SoloLLM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

LocalMind AI is free to download; SoloLLM costs $1.99 up front. LocalMind AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SoloLLM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoloLLM ships an update monthly, LocalMind AI every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SoloLLM versus LocalMind AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoloLLMLocalMind AI
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#189 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStephen ThornGobling Company

In-app purchases

None

SoloLLM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LocalMind AI

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is SoloLLM free?
SoloLLM costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocalMind AI free?
LocalMind AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoloLLM or LocalMind AI have ads?
Neither SoloLLM nor LocalMind AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoloLLM or LocalMind AI?
SoloLLM ships an update monthly, and LocalMind AI every 5 days. Most recently, SoloLLM was updated on October 5, 2026 and LocalMind AI on October 3, 2026.

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