# RouterChat for OpenRouter vs CodeVault

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeVault at none against RouterChat for OpenRouter's 1. CodeVault also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RouterChat for OpenRouter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CodeVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RouterChat for OpenRouter | CodeVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routerchat-for-openrouter/id6776368852/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **46** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Aleksei Kolchanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/629996537) | [Emanuele Spagnoli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849620354) |

## What reviewers say

### RouterChat for OpenRouter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routerchat-for-openrouter/id6776368852)

This AI client allows you to interact with various language models through text or voice. Organize conversations, attach files, and export your chats. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like hands-free and CarPlay support.

**Highlights:** Choose and switch AI models, Text and voice input/output, Attach PDFs and images, Organize chats with Bookmarks, Export chats to Markdown/JSON, Hands-free and CarPlay support (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RouterChat.Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


### CodeVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codevault-snippets-and-notes/id6811374495)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RouterChat for OpenRouter free?

RouterChat for OpenRouter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CodeVault free?

CodeVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do RouterChat for OpenRouter or CodeVault have ads?

Neither RouterChat for OpenRouter nor CodeVault shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RouterChat for OpenRouter or CodeVault?

RouterChat for OpenRouter ships an update every 9 days, and CodeVault every 9 days. Most recently, RouterChat for OpenRouter was updated on October 31, 2026 and CodeVault on October 31, 2026.

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