RouterChat for OpenRouter vs Timely
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RouterChat for OpenRouter
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.
- OpenRouter integration
- Pseudo-voice mode
- Cross-platform sync (iPhone, iPad, Watch, CarPlay)
- iCloud chat storage
- Keychain API key saving
- Account status monitoring
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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.
Timely
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Timely : Never Miss an Expiry Date Again Food going bad in the back of the fridge. A warranty, contract, or document that lapsed last month. Medication long past its date. Timely keeps track of everything that expires, so you don't have to. JUST SCAN IT Timely's AI reads expiry dates for you: • Photo : snap a product label or packaging • Voice : just say "the milk expires Friday" • Document : upload a warranty, receipt, or contract (PDF or image) Then Timely reminds you before it's too late. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Smart reminders — get notified days before something expires, on a schedule you choose • Everything in one place — food, medicine, warranties, subscriptions, documents, cosmetics, and more • AI insights — see what's expiring soon, spot waste patterns, and get tips to save money • Ask Timely — chat with an AI assistant about your items • Attach photos & files — keep receipts and warranties with each item • Works offline — open the app and add items with no connection; everything syncs later • Works in your language — available in 10 languages WHAT PEOPLE TRACK WITH TIMELY • Kitchen — milk, meat, leftovers, sauces, spices, baby food, pet food • Medicine cabinet — prescriptions, painkillers, vitamins, first-aid supplies • Documents — passports, ID cards, driving licences, visas, residence permits • Home & car — insurance policies, service contracts, MOT and inspection dates • Purchases — appliance warranties, receipts, extended cover, return windows • Money — subscriptions, memberships, gift cards, coupons, free trials • Bathroom — sunscreen, makeup, contact lenses, skincare WORKS WITHOUT A SIGNAL Timely opens, shows everything you're tracking, and accepts new items with no network at all. Anything you add offline is stored on your device and syncs automatically the next time you're online — on a plane, in a basement shop, or abroad without data. CUT WASTE. SAVE MONEY. SAVE TIME. Households throw away hundreds of dollars of food and miss refunds, warranties, and renewals every year. Timely helps you use things before they expire and act before deadlines pass. You go on with your day; we take care of your items! COMMON QUESTIONS • Is it free? Yes — the free plan tracks up to 5 items and includes one scan of each type. Timely Premium removes the limit and unlocks unlimited AI scanning, insights, and Ask Timely. • Does it only do food? No. Any date on anything — documents and warranties are the second most tracked category after groceries. • Do I need an account? You can look around first, and your items sync to your own private account. Privacy Your data stays yours — see our Privacy Policy for details. https://timelyapps.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA) Timely Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. By subscribing you agree to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Start tracking in seconds. Download Timely and never let anything expire on you again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: RouterChat for OpenRouter at 4 against Timely's 2. Timely's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. RouterChat for OpenRouter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timely sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RouterChat for OpenRouter ships an update every 9 days, Timely weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | RouterChat for OpenRouter | Timely |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksei Kolchanov | Mouhamadou Falilou Kare |
In-app purchases
RouterChat for OpenRouter
- RouterChat.Pro$12.99
Timely
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Timely Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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