Comparison

SurfiAI Assistant vs Prism

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

Head to head
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

About

Prism

This app consolidates leading AI models into a single workspace for comparing answers and combining ideas. It allows users to ask questions to multiple AI models simultaneously and view their responses side-by-side to gain a comprehensive understanding.

Highlights
  • Compare answers from multiple AI models
  • Unified workspace for AI interactions
  • Side-by-side response viewing
  • Organize conversations into Projects
  • Incognito mode for private sessions
  • Image generation comparison
Features
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YOUR AIs. BETTER TOGETHER. Fewer tabs. More perspective. Prism brings leading AI models into one focused workspace, so you can compare answers, combine ideas and find your next step. ASK ONCE. SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE. Ask up to four eligible text models the same question. Prism brings their perspectives together in one Combined Answer. Explore the consensus, see where they disagree and decide what matters to you. DIFFERENT ANSWERS. YOUR CALL. Read individual responses side by side. Go deeper with a model you choose. Prism shuffles responses and hides their model labels during evaluation, so you can inspect the answers and their scores. Scores describe Prism's evaluation; AI can still make mistakes. MEET YOUR MODELS. Current public text choices: • GPT-6 Luna • Claude Haiku 5.5 • Perplexity • Gemini 3.8 Flash • GPT-6.1 Sol • Claude Sonnet 5.5 • Sonar Pro • Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview • Grok 4.7 OPTIONAL MUSE, YOUR CHOICE. Muse Spark 1.3 by Meta is available to eligible signed-in adults in the US. It stays off until you complete the Apple adult age check and separately consent to Meta processing. Availability depends on your plan and allowance. ONE IDEA. THREE POSSIBILITIES. Compare image generations from GPT Image 2.5 Flare, Nano Banana 2.1 and Grok Imagine Image 2.0. Explore three interpretations in one canvas, then choose the image you love. Prism does not automatically score images. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF. Keep conversations in one place, organize context in Projects and continue with follow-up questions. Use Incognito when you don't want a conversation saved or remembered. MORE ROOM. MORE PERSPECTIVE. Use adaptive layouts on iPhone Duo, compare answers in a spacious iPad workspace, and resize Prism around your work on Mac. MORE LANGUAGES. SAME CLARITY. English, French and Spanish app interfaces cover everyday navigation, settings and key disclosures. Interface localization is separate from AI-generated answers. GOOD IDEAS TRAVEL WITH REFER. Invite up to three eligible friends during our year-end campaign, while stock lasts. Each eligible new or lapsed subscriber gets one free month; you earn a one-month reward after Apple confirms their redemption. Unused invitations count toward the limit. New invitations and claims close December 31, 2026 Pacific. Redeem earned rewards one at a time with Apple. Apple determines eligibility and billing dates; rewards do not immediately change an active billing period. Offers renew at the regular price unless cancelled. Notification opt-in is optional. Prism is designed for adults 18+ on iPhone, iPad and Mac. AI requests run through Prism's servers, with no provider API keys for you to manage. Model availability depends on your plan and service configuration. Frontier models require Prism Pro. FREE TO START. Try Prism with a limited free allowance. Prism Pro adds Frontier access and larger monthly text and image allowances. Check the app for the current plan details and your localized subscription price. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm a purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://prismpro.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://prismpro.ai/privacy

Screenshots

SurfiAI Assistant4 screens
Prism4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Prism at none against SurfiAI Assistant's shown. SurfiAI Assistant's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. SurfiAI Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Prism sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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 SurfiAI Assistant against 5.0 for Prism. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurfiAI Assistant ships an update every 6 days, Prism every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SurfiAI Assistant versus Prism: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfiAI AssistantPrism
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGalaxyTranslate AI by ProInstallersTRADESTREAKS LLC

Customer experience

SurfiAI Assistant

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

Prism

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SurfiAI Assistant

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

Prism

Subscriptions2
  • Prism Pro (Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • Prism Pro (Annual)$149.991 Year

Questions

Is SurfiAI Assistant free?
SurfiAI Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prism free?
Prism is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SurfiAI Assistant or Prism?
SurfiAI Assistant and Prism are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do SurfiAI Assistant or Prism have ads?
SurfiAI Assistant shows ads; Prism does not.
Which is updated more often, SurfiAI Assistant or Prism?
SurfiAI Assistant ships an update every 6 days, and Prism every 5 weeks. Most recently, SurfiAI Assistant was updated on November 10, 2026 and Prism on November 13, 2026.

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