Comparison

Reef AI vs Guide AI Code with Cursor

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

Head to head
About

Reef AI

Features
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Reef is an on-device AI harness for iPhone and iPad. Connect a local or hosted model, add tools and files when you need them, and keep chats and data on your device. You choose the LLM and the credentials. Reef does not include a subscription or relay your traffic. MODELS OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Groq, OpenRouter, Perplexity, and OpenAI-compatible serversβ€”Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM, LocalAI, Jan, and others. Multiple profiles with per-discussion settings. API keys stored in the iOS keychain. TOOLS Four types, same thread: β€’ Platform β€” calendar, contacts, photos, health, location, web, workspaces, memory banks, and more. Runs on your phone; you grant each permission. β€’ Endpoint β€” HTTP APIs you define. β€’ Lens β€” structured reasoning with on-device signed records. β€’ Dynamic β€” tools the model can register during a session. FILES & MEMORY Thread-scoped workspaces for PDFs, code, images, and documents. Named memory banks across sessions. Knowledge graph with a 3D explorer, built offline from your content. VOICE & AGENTS Composer dictation and Talk mode (hands-free with native device voices; additional TTS providers coming). Switch models mid-thread, coordinate several agents with @mentions, or run parallel discussions. PLUGINS Install skills, tools, prompts, and presets from Git or an archiveβ€”without waiting for an app update. LOCAL-FIRST Chats, embeddings, workspace files, and settings stay on device. Direct connection to the endpoint you configure. Full export and import. Offline queue and background streaming. Sensitive capabilities require explicit OS permission.

About

Guide AI Code with Cursor

Features
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Guide AI Code with Cursor is an educational app focused on software development enhanced by artificial intelligence. Explore curated materials covering practical coding workflows and modern programming techniques. LEARNING CONTENT Browse a regularly updated collection of guides organized by topic: β€’ AI for Code Documentation β€’ Writing Effective Prompts for AI β€’ Code Refactoring with AI β€’ AI for Learning New Programming Languages β€’ Code Completion & Autocomplete β€’ Debugging & Error Fixing β€’ AI Code Generation β€’ AI for Writing Unit Tests GUIDE LIBRARY Explore practical learning resources presented in a structured catalog: 1. Descriptions for each topic 2. Estimated reading time 3. Popular, New, and Recommended categories 4. Direct navigation to relevant content FAVORITES Save preferred guides in a dedicated section for convenient access. Return to bookmarked entries at any time or remove items that are no longer needed. AI ASSISTANCE Ask questions related to the material currently being viewed and receive answers connected to the subject being explored. Additional explanations and clarifications are available without leaving the reading page. FREE & PAID FEATURES A free plan includes access to the Code Completion & Autocomplete learning resource. The Premium version removes content limitations and opens the full guide catalog. The Guide Assistant subscription provides contextual AI support directly within the reading experience. Turn development concepts into practical skills through Guide AI Code with Cursor. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L6cDKOJr3YGz8z78YUnYCQwFnAJj4Z3JAfjBeK9lVXM/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PBSmsuMqX2766oXLYfxkcWWUd59cVRX7lJKUYrAOInI/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Reef AI4 screens
Guide AI Code with Cursor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reef AI at none against Guide AI Code with Cursor's 4. Reef AI also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Guide AI Code with Cursor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Reef AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Reef AI versus Guide AI Code with Cursor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReef AIGuide AI Code with Cursor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size68 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAlexandru GhineaJunes-Style OU

In-app purchases

None

Reef AI

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Guide AI Code with Cursor

Subscriptions4
  • Code Guide Premium$5.997 Days
  • AI Code Guide Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Guide Assistant$5.997 Days
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  • AI Guide Assistant3 Days trial$5.997 Days

Questions

Is Reef AI free?
Reef AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Guide AI Code with Cursor free?
Guide AI Code with Cursor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reef AI or Guide AI Code with Cursor have ads?
Neither Reef AI nor Guide AI Code with Cursor shows ads.

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