LocalAI vs OpenCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LocalAI
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Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ LocalAI is a powerful AI intelligent assistant. Fully offline operation, no network connection required, 100% protects your privacy. Supports voice input, multi-session management, and cross-platform experience.
OpenCode
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Seamlessly continue OpenCode sessions started on your computer from your phone, or continue mobile sessions back on your computer. (this is an open source community project. It is unofficial and is not affiliated with opencode.ai) FEATURES: ◆ Connect to any OpenCode server over HTTP or HTTPS, whether on your local network or remotely through a VPN such as Tailscale. ◆ Create multiple server profiles and automatically connect to your preferred server. ◆ Basic Auth support, including OpenCode servers configured with OPENCODE_SERVER_PASSWORD. ◆ Pull down while connected to access server management. Pull to refresh or open the menu to switch and manage servers. ◆ Automatic server health checks with exponential reconnect when the connection is interrupted. ◆ Secure password storage using Keychain. ◆ Dark and light themes with automatic system theme support. ◆ Optional Enter newline mode. Enter inserts a new line and Shift+Enter sends the prompt. ◆ OPEN SOURCE Found a bug or have an idea for an improvement? Contributions are welcome. You can report issues, suggest features, or submit pull requests on GitHub. GitHub repository: https://github.com/bmpenuelas/opencode-mobile-client ◆ QUICK START: An OpenCode server is required to use the app. The app acts as a client and connects to an OpenCode web server running on the computer where your source code and development tools are located. ► Without authentication opencode web --hostname 0.0.0.0 --port 4096 ► With authentication Authentication is recommended when the server is accessible beyond your trusted local network. export OPENCODE_SERVER_PASSWORD="your-secret-password" opencode serve --hostname 0.0.0.0 --port 4096 When authentication is enabled, the default username in the app is: opencode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenCode at none against LocalAI's 3. OpenCode also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. LocalAI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. OpenCode asks for nothing beyond the download.
LocalAI ships an update fortnightly, OpenCode weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LocalAI | OpenCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.6 GB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Weigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. | Logic Edge SL |
In-app purchases
LocalAI
- Upgrade to Monthly VIP3 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Upgrade to Yearly VIP7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Upgrade to Lifetime VIP$29.99
OpenCode
No in-app purchases
