Comparison

Clair Mind vs ModelDock Local

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

Head to head
About

Clair Mind

Features
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WHAT CLAIR MIND IS A private, local-first notes app. You capture a thought, it gets filed and titled for you, and over time you can see how your notes connect. Notes, notebooks, tasks and search all work fully offline and on-device. SIGNING IN โ€” PLEASE READ The app offers Sign in with Apple and Sign in with Google only; there is no password-based login, so there are no demo credentials we can supply. Please tap "Sign in with Apple" and use your own Apple ID โ€” account creation is instant, free, and requires no payment. Everything except the AI features works WITHOUT any account. You can install, capture notes, create tasks, browse notebooks and search with no sign-in at all. The AI features require an account because each request costs us money per call and is metered per user. Signing in is free and includes 1,000 words of AI per month at no charge. WHERE TO FIND EACH FEATURE - Capture a note: the round "+" button, bottom right of any tab. Type, then Save. The note lands in "Unsorted". - Create a task: same "+" button, then tap the checklist icon at the bottom right of the sheet to switch from note to task. - Ask AI: the "Ask" tab, centre of the bottom bar. Type a question about your notes. Requires sign-in. Past conversations are behind the history icon, top left of that screen. - Connections: open any note, then tap the flower icon above the note body. - Notebooks: the "Notebooks" tab. Tap any notebook to see its notes. - Tasks: the "To-Do" tab. Tap a list to open it; tap the circle on a row to complete it. - Your activity, plan and settings: the "Me" tab, then the gear icon, top right. FREE VS PRO - Free, after signing in: the entire app, plus 1,000 words of AI per month. - Pro (auto-renewing subscription): a much larger monthly AI allowance and voice capture (the microphone in the capture sheet and in Ask AI). - The paywall appears when the free AI allowance runs out, and from the "Unlock AI with Pro" row on the Me tab. - Restore Purchases: Me tab โ†’ gear icon โ†’ Account. ACCOUNT DELETION Me tab โ†’ gear icon โ†’ Account โ†’ Delete Account. It is a press-and-hold confirmation, then the account and its server-side data are removed. PRIVACY Notes live on the device. When you use an AI feature, the relevant note text is sent per-request to our AI provider to generate that one response; it is not stored server-side and is never used for training. This version adds analytics covering the first-run setup flow only, including a screen recording of onboarding with all typed text and images masked; recording stops before you reach your notes. Both are declared on the privacy label and in the app's privacy manifest, and described at https://clairmind.ai/privacy. CONTACT support@clairmind.ai โ€” happy to answer anything or walk through a feature.

About

ModelDock Local

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ModelDock Local is a private AI workspace for running local GGUF language models on your iPhone or iPad. Search for compatible models, check size and memory fit before downloading, load models into chat, and keep your conversations organized in local sessions. ModelDock Local is designed for users who want more control over their AI workflow, with clear device RAM guidance, local model management, markdown chat rendering, image text scanning, and customizable assistant behavior. Key features: - Local AI chat with supported GGUF models - Model search and download workflow - Device RAM and model size compatibility checks - Saved chat sessions with side menu history - Markdown responses with code block support - Image text scan for adding visual context to chat - Custom system prompt and response style controls - Dark mode, language selection, haptics, and timestamps - Export, copy, and share chat transcripts - On-device-first workflow after a model is loaded - ModelDock Local does not include AI models by default. You choose and download compatible models yourself. Performance depends on your device, available memory, and selected model size. ModelDock Local is available as an optional auto-renewable subscription. Pro features may include advanced model search/download tools, unlimited saved chat sessions, image context tools, expanded system prompt controls, export tools, priority local model features, and an ad-free experience where available. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after purchase confirmation. Keywords local ai,gguf,llm,offline chat,model manager,private ai,ai assistant,huggingface,markdown,chat history,image scan,ram,device ai Feature Bullets For Screenshots - Private AI on your device - Download models that fit - Check RAM before loading - Save local chat sessions - Scan images for text context - Customize your assistant - Export chat transcripts - Upgrade for Pro tools - Premium Name Ideas ModelDock Local Pro - Pro Workspace - Subscription Display Copy Unlock ModelDock Pro with an auto-renewable subscription. Get advanced model workflow tools, expanded chat history, image context features, prompt controls, transcript export, priority local model features, and an ad-free experience where available. Privacy Policy: https://pldev.top/ios/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://pldev.top/ios/terms.html

Screenshots

Clair Mind4 screens
ModelDock Local4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Clair Mind at none against ModelDock Local's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Clair Mind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and ModelDock Local sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Clair Mind versus ModelDock Local: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClair MindModelDock Local
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS18.017.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size22 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZiad EmadaldeenSai Tawng Pha

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Clair Mind

Subscriptions3
  • Clair Mind Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Clair Mind Pro Weekly + Trial3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Clair Mind Pro$79.991 Year
4 purchases

ModelDock Local

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Clair Mind free?
Clair Mind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ModelDock Local free?
ModelDock Local is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Clair Mind or ModelDock Local have ads?
ModelDock Local shows ads; Clair Mind does not.

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