Comparison

RouterChat vs Cherry Studio App

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

Head to head
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.

About

Cherry Studio App

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Cherry Studio 是面向 iPhone 和 iPad 的 AI 工作空间,将多模型对话、智能体、图像创作和工具连接整合在一起。 连接你选择的模型 配置模型服务与服务密钥,在同一应用中管理多个模型,为不同任务选择合适的能力。模型可用性及文字、图片、文件处理能力取决于你配置的服务。 让对话服务于工作与创作 围绕写作、学习、资料整理和日常问题展开对话,阅读逐步生成的回复,并使用图片和文字附件补充上下文。 创建专属智能体 为不同用途设置名称、指令、默认模型和工具,将不同项目的对话分开管理。 从想法到图像 连接支持图像生成的模型,通过文字描述或已有图片开始创作,并查看和管理绘图历史。 按需连接工具 配置搜索服务、插件或 MCP 工具服务,为智能体提供联网搜索和外部工具能力。相关功能取决于服务配置与权限。授权后,还可使用日历和提醒事项工具。 整理和分享成果 管理附件与生成文件,预览文档,并将支持的对话内容导出为 Markdown、HTML 或图片。还可与 Cherry Studio 桌面端配对,导入支持的模型服务配置。 使用前请了解 应用免费下载。模型及第三方工具服务可能需要另行申请账号或服务密钥,并由相应服务商收取费用。 聊天记录保存在设备中。使用模型或联网工具时,相关输入会从设备发送至你配置的服务;服务商的数据处理方式以其政策为准。应用另有错误诊断和运行统计功能,具体收集范围见隐私政策。 AI 生成内容可能存在错误,请核实重要信息。

Screenshots

RouterChat4 screens
Cherry Studio App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cherry Studio App at none against RouterChat's 1. Cherry Studio App also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). RouterChat's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. RouterChat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cherry Studio App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RouterChat versus Cherry Studio App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRouterChatCherry Studio App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB91 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAleksei Kolchanov上海千彗科技有限公司

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RouterChat

One-time1
  • RouterChat.Pro$12.99
None

Cherry Studio App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RouterChat free?
RouterChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cherry Studio App free?
Cherry Studio App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RouterChat or Cherry Studio App have ads?
Neither RouterChat nor Cherry Studio App shows ads.

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