Comparison

Quad Chat vs SurfiAI Assistant

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

Head to head
About

Quad Chat

Access multiple leading AI models in a unified, private workspace. Seamlessly switch between AI assistants, research the web with citations, and manage your conversations and projects across all your devices. Create visuals and schedule tasks for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Access multiple AI models
  • Web research with citations
  • File and image processing
  • Organize conversations into projects
  • Create visuals
  • Schedule repeatable tasks
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Quad Chat brings leading AI models into one fast, private workspace. Switch between models without losing context, research the live web with citations, work with files and images, organize conversations into projects, create visuals in Studio, and schedule repeatable tasks. Your chats, library, and projects stay synchronized across iPhone, iPad and the web. Choose the model that fits each task, continue work across devices, and manage everything from one clean interface. Subscriptions unlock larger monthly credit and search allowances and can be managed or restored directly through your App Store account. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SurfiAI Assistant

This AI companion offers chat, coding assistance, and task automation on iPhone and iPad. It supports multiple AI models, allows users to bring their own API keys, and includes vision and voice capabilities for enhanced interaction. Enjoy private, on-device processing where available.

Highlights
  • AI chat for everyday tasks
  • Pair-programming code review
  • Web task automation agent
  • Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) for multiple AI models
  • Image analysis and OCR
  • Voice input with wake word
  • On-device inference with Apple Intelligence
Features
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SurfiAI Assistant is your private, all-in-one AI companion for chat, coding, and getting things done — on iPhone and iPad. CHAT, COWORK & CODE - Chat mode for everyday questions, writing, and brainstorming - Cowork mode: a pair-programming partner that reviews and improves your code - Code mode: an agent that can run web tasks for you BRING YOUR OWN KEY (BYOK) - Use your own Claude, GPT, or Grok API keys — pay providers directly, no markup - Switch models instantly with the built-in model picker - Caveman Mode trims prompts to cut token costs - Live usage and cost KPIs so you always know what you're spending VISION & VOICE - Attach a photo or take a picture and SurfiAI reads and analyzes it - OCR text extraction from images and documents - Voice input with the "Hey SurfiAI" wake word PRIVATE & ON-DEVICE - On-device inference with Apple Intelligence where supported, for offline private answers - Sign in with Apple WORKS EVERYWHERE - Universal app for iPhone and iPad Start with a 7-day free trial. SurfiAI Pro unlocks unlimited conversations and all modes. SurfiAI Pro is $9.99/month or $79.99/year, billed to your Apple ID. Auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://surfiai.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://surfiai.com/terms

Screenshots

Quad Chat4 screens
SurfiAI Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Quad Chat at none against SurfiAI Assistant's shown. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Quad Chat sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and SurfiAI Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Quad Chat against 5.0 for SurfiAI Assistant. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Quad Chat versus SurfiAI Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuad ChatSurfiAI Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB26 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperQuad Labs Technologies L.L.C.GalaxyTranslate AI by ProInstallers

Customer experience

Quad Chat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SurfiAI Assistant

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Quad Chat

Subscriptions7
  • Quad Go$7.991 Month
  • Quad Pro$14.991 Month
  • Quad Ultra$39.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Quad Go Annual$79.991 Year
  • Quad Pro Annual$149.991 Year
  • Quad Max$199.991 Month
  • Quad Ultra Annual$399.991 Year
2 purchases

SurfiAI Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • SurfiAI Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • SurfiAI Pro Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Quad Chat free?
Quad Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SurfiAI Assistant free?
SurfiAI Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quad Chat or SurfiAI Assistant?
Quad Chat and SurfiAI Assistant are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Quad Chat or SurfiAI Assistant have ads?
SurfiAI Assistant shows ads; Quad Chat does not.

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