Comparison

Oriveo vs RouterChat

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

Head to head
About

Oriveo

Consolidate all your AI models into a single application, with the ability to save and organize your best responses. Connect your own API keys for direct cost control or use the free tier to start immediately. Features include cross-model verification and real-time cost tracking.

Highlights
  • Access multiple AI models in one app
  • Save and organize AI responses as notes
  • Connect your own API keys (BYOK)
  • Real-time token and cost tracking
  • Cross-model second opinion feature
  • Cloud sync for notes (Pro feature)
Features
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Four AI apps. Two subscriptions. One phone. There's a better way. Oriveo puts GPT, Claude, Gemini and 500+ other AI models in one AI chat app. You can start free right now, without an API key. START FREE, NO SETUP No account, no card, no API key. Oriveo Free gives you a short fixed list of free models with quota limits, so you can start chatting the moment you open the app. EVERY AI, ONE APP One chatbot for every model — switch mid-conversation with a tap. 15 official providers: OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), Google Gemini, xAI Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Qwen, Kimi, MiniMax, Z.ai, Groq, Together AI, Fireworks AI, OpenRouter and SiliconFlow — plus any OpenAI-compatible endpoint you bring. NOT SURE AN ANSWER IS RIGHT? GET A SECOND OPINION Send an answer you already have to a different model to double-check it. It's a sequential second look — ask once, then verify — not two answers side by side. NEVER LOSE A GREAT ANSWER — NOTES Save any reply, or just a highlighted passage, straight to a note. Every note remembers which model said it and which chat it came from. Folders, tags, full-text search, Markdown export. Notes are unlimited and free on your device; cross-device sync is a Pro capability. SEE WHAT YOU SPEND Every message shows an estimated cost at the provider's list price, calculated from actual token usage the moment the answer finishes. It's an estimate to steer your spending — your provider's invoice is the final word. WRITE YOUR CONTEXT ONCE — MEMORY Tell Oriveo who you are once, and every new chat already knows it. Read it, edit it, delete it, or switch it off per chat. SKILLS THAT DO THE WORK Reusable presets for translation, code review, planning and more. Each one can search the files in its own knowledge base. MODERN AI, FULLY SUPPORTED Streaming replies, reasoning display, web search, image generation, and attachments — images, PDFs, text, code and Office files. TWO WAYS TO GO FURTHER Oriveo AI is a paid hosted service that shows up as a built-in provider, drawing down a prepaid AI Balance. Sign in and 10 requests a week are included; beyond that, it isn't free. Or bring your own API keys and pay each provider directly at list price. Oriveo adds 0% markup. PRO — SOFTWARE, NOT AI Pro and Lifetime add cross-device sync for chats and notes, Usage Insights by provider, budget alerts, and unlimited Skills, folders and pinned chats. They include no AI usage or model credits. Download Oriveo, open it, and ask your first question — free to start, no setup. One AI chat app, available in 16 languages. Chats are stored on your device first, and cloud sync is optional. Oriveo connects to hosted provider APIs and does not run models on your device. GPT, Claude, Gemini and all model and provider names are trademarks of their respective owners. Oriveo is an independent app and is not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or any listed provider. Terms of Use (EULA): https://oriveoai.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://oriveoai.com/privacy

About

RouterChat

This app provides a native interface for OpenRouter, allowing users to engage in AI conversations across Apple devices. It features a pseudo-voice mode for hands-free interaction and syncs data via iCloud.

Highlights
  • OpenRouter integration
  • Pseudo-voice mode
  • Cross-platform sync (iPhone, iPad, Watch, CarPlay)
  • iCloud chat storage
  • Keychain API key saving
  • Account status monitoring
Features
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RouterChat is a native iPhone and iPad client for OpenRouter. Sign in with OpenRouter or use an API key, choose from available models, and keep focused AI conversations organized in a fast Apple-platform interface. Use RouterChat’s share extension to bring PDFs and most text files into your AI conversations directly from the iOS share sheet. If you develop for iOS, share .ips crash reports, Jetsam reports, and other diagnostic logs to investigate issues right from your iPhone. Use Hands-free mode when typing is not the right fit: RouterChat records your prompt, sends it through OpenRouter, speaks the reply aloud, and keeps the conversation moving in natural turns. Stay connected across Apple platforms. On iPhone and iPad, use the full chat interface for focused work. In CarPlay, RouterChat offers a driving-focused Hands-free interface with recent models. On Apple Watch, RouterChat keeps lightweight conversations within reach: enter or record a prompt, then read the response or play it aloud when you choose. RouterChat can store chats and settings with iCloud, while your OpenRouter key is saved in the device Keychain. Account screens help you check key status, credits, balance, usage, and limits. OpenRouter account or API key required. Model availability, pricing, capabilities, tool support, and provider data policies are determined by OpenRouter and the selected providers.

Screenshots

Oriveo4 screens
RouterChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RouterChat at 4.9 against Oriveo's 4.2. RouterChat also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (43 vs 5). Oriveo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Oriveo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and RouterChat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RouterChat holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RouterChat has 43 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oriveo ships an update every 3 days, RouterChat every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Oriveo versus RouterChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOriveoRouterChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.9 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings543 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB50 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer扩宁 杨Aleksei Kolchanov

Customer experience

Oriveo

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RouterChat

All ratings43 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Oriveo

Subscriptions2
  • Oriveo Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Oriveo Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time5
  • $1 AI Balance$0.99
  • $12 AI Balance$9.99
  • $25 AI Balance$19.99
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  • ai_balance_50$49.99
  • Oriveo Pro Lifetime$149.99
1 purchases

RouterChat

One-time1
  • RouterChat.Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Oriveo free?
Oriveo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RouterChat free?
RouterChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Oriveo or RouterChat?
RouterChat is rated higher. Oriveo averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RouterChat averages 4.9 from 43 ratings.
Do Oriveo or RouterChat have ads?
Neither Oriveo nor RouterChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oriveo or RouterChat?
Oriveo ships an update every 3 days, and RouterChat every 9 days. Most recently, Oriveo was updated on October 13, 2026 and RouterChat on October 18, 2026.

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