RouterMind vs Catalyst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RouterMind
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RouterMind is a AI model selector that helps you find the optimal LLM model on OpenRouter and other provider through model list filter or natural voice interaction. Simply speak your requirements — "I need a free coding model" or "Find me a model for creative writing" — and RouterMind's AI engine analyzes your needs, then recommends the three best options: • Champion — Best value recommendation • Eco-Choice — Cheapest model scoring 70%+ quality • Absolute Power — Most capable model available Features: • Voice-first interaction with real-time transcription • Browse 300+ models with type filters (Chat, Image, Video, Embedding, TTS, STT) • Dual-language support (Chinese / English) • Favorites management for quick access
Catalyst
Access multiple leading AI models in one app, compare their responses, and generate images or videos. It also supports Python code execution and web searches with sources. Bring your own API keys for flexibility and control over your data.
- Access multiple AI models
- Compare AI model responses
- Generate images and video clips
- Secure Python sandbox
- Web search with sources
- Attach files and photos
- Persistent conversation memory
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Catalyst puts today's best AI models in one place — and lets you switch between them with a tap. Chat with models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and more in a single conversation, and bring your own API keys so you're never locked in. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Chat with multiple AI models — pick the right one for each question, or compare answers side by side • Generate images from a prompt, and create or animate short video clips • Run Python in a secure sandbox for calculations, data analysis, and charts • Search the web for current information, with sources • Attach photos and files and ask about them • Give the assistant a memory that carries useful context across conversations BRING YOUR OWN MODELS Catalyst is model-agnostic. Connect your own provider keys — Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint — and use the models you choose at the provider's own rates. A better, cheaper model ships every few weeks; point Catalyst at whatever's best today. YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL Your conversations sync securely so your history follows you across devices. Export everything you've created at any time, and delete individual chats — or your whole account — from inside the app. Catalyst on iPhone and iPad is the companion to the full workspace at catalyst.voov.ai, where you can also build workflows, mini apps, and connect data sources. Sign in with Apple, Google, or email.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RouterMind at 16.0 against Catalyst's 18.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RouterMind ships an update every 2 weeks, Catalyst every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RouterMind | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 颖 田 | ObjectGraph LLC |
In-app purchases
RouterMind
No in-app purchases
Catalyst
No in-app purchases









