Comparison

Oriveo vs RouterChat for OpenRouter

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

Head to head
About

Oriveo

Access multiple AI models, including GPT, Claude, and Gemini, within a single application. Start chatting instantly for free without needing an API key or sign-up. Save notes, get second opinions on answers, and manage your AI usage.

Highlights
  • Access to 500+ AI models
  • No API key or sign-up required
  • Save and organize notes
  • Verify answers with other models
  • Usage cost estimation
  • Customizable memory and skills
  • Support for various file attachments
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 for OpenRouter

This app allows users to interact with various AI models through the OpenRouter platform. It supports text and voice input, file analysis, and organized chat history. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like hands-free conversations and CarPlay integration.

Highlights
  • Choose and switch AI models
  • Text and voice input/output
  • Analyze PDFs and text files
  • Organize chats with Bookmarks
  • Export chats to Markdown/JSON
  • Hands-free and CarPlay support (Pro)
  • Manage OpenRouter account details
Features
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RouterChat is a native, unofficial OpenRouter client for iPhone and iPad. Choose the AI model for your task, ask by text or voice, and keep useful answers organized. CHOOSE YOUR MODEL Browse models available to your OpenRouter account, save favorites, and switch models for different tasks. Compare responses with Fusion, or create images and videos with compatible models. Configure supported tools for search and other tasks, then inspect reported tool activity and source excerpts. TALK OR TYPE Record a prompt or listen to a reply. Use Speech for transcription and text-to-speech. Pro adds Hands-free conversations and a CarPlay interface on iPhone. On Apple Watch, enter or record a question, then read or play the answer. KEEP USEFUL ANSWERS Ask about PDFs and most text files with compatible models, including files shared from the iOS share sheet. Attach images when your chosen model supports them. Read answers with Markdown, formatted math, syntax-highlighted code, and Mermaid diagrams. Save useful passages with Bookmarks, name your chats, and return to earlier messages to start new conversation branches. Export chats to Obsidian-compatible Markdown or JSON, and continue saved chats on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with optional iCloud history. For development work, share .ips crash reports, Jetsam reports, and other diagnostic logs to investigate with your chosen model. CONTROL YOUR SETUP Check your OpenRouter key status, credits, balance, usage, and limits. Choose provider data preferences and whether to use iCloud for saved chats and settings. Your OpenRouter key is stored in the device Keychain. FREE APP FEATURES. OPTIONAL LIFETIME PRO. Core chat, manual voice input and playback, manual Speech transcription and text-to-speech, Bookmarks, and exports do not require Pro. RouterChat.Pro is one optional lifetime purchase for iPhone, iPad, and Mac App Store. It unlocks Hands-free and CarPlay conversations, regional endpoint selection, custom system-message editing, and saved parameter profiles for individual models. Current and future Pro features are included. BRING YOUR OPENROUTER ACCOUNT Sign in with OpenRouter or use an API key. Provider usage is billed separately; Pro does not include OpenRouter credits or model licenses. PDF parsing can add charges. Model availability, pricing, capabilities, tool support, and provider data policies vary. Regional endpoints require an eligible account and compatible models.

Screenshots

Oriveo4 screens
RouterChat for OpenRouter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RouterChat for OpenRouter at 4.9 against Oriveo's 4.2. RouterChat for OpenRouter also leads on ratings volume (50 vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). Oriveo's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 for OpenRouter 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 for OpenRouter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RouterChat for OpenRouter has 50 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 6 days, RouterChat for OpenRouter every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Oriveo versus RouterChat for OpenRouter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOriveoRouterChat for OpenRouter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.9 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings550 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB85 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 for OpenRouter

All ratings50 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 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 for OpenRouter

One-time1
  • RouterChat.Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Oriveo free?
Oriveo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RouterChat for OpenRouter free?
RouterChat for OpenRouter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Oriveo or RouterChat for OpenRouter?
RouterChat for OpenRouter is rated higher. Oriveo averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RouterChat for OpenRouter averages 4.9 from 50 ratings.
Do Oriveo or RouterChat for OpenRouter have ads?
Neither Oriveo nor RouterChat for OpenRouter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oriveo or RouterChat for OpenRouter?
Oriveo ships an update every 6 days, and RouterChat for OpenRouter every 8 days. Most recently, Oriveo was updated on October 31, 2026 and RouterChat for OpenRouter on November 10, 2026.

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