Phantasm vs SU Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Phantasm
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Phantasm is a private AI chat client for the backend you already run. Point it at your own server: Ollama, vLLM, llama.cpp, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint and chat with your own models over your own network. No account, no middleman, no data collection. YOUR SERVER, YOUR RULES ⢠Connect with just a URL and a token ā works against a bare Ollama out of the box ⢠Add the open-source Phantasm orchestrator to unlock web search, image generation, and research modes ⢠Multiple backend profiles for home network, VPN, or tunnel setups ⢠Your token lives in the iOS Keychain; conversations are stored only on your phone A REAL CHAT EXPERIENCE ⢠Fast streaming responses with markdown, syntax-highlighted code blocks with copy, and charts ⢠Attach photos and files ā vision models can see your images ⢠Generated images appear inline; save or share them ⢠Dictate messages with on-device transcription and have replies read aloud ⢠Long generations survive backgrounding and pick up where they left off ⢠Ask Phantasm from Siri and Shortcuts TOOLS ON YOUR TERMS ⢠Per-chat toggles for web access and image generation ⢠Optional device tools ā location, calendar, Apple Health ā are off by default and only shared with your own backend when you enable them ⢠See the model's reasoning when a thinking model is selected PRIVATE BY DESIGN Phantasm operates no servers and collects no data. The app talks exclusively to the backend you configure ā nothing else. What you say to your AI is between you and your hardware. Phantasm requires an OpenAI-compatible server that you provide (for example, Ollama running on your own machine). Feature availability depends on your backend's capabilities.
SU Browser
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SU Browser is a fast, lightweight web browser focused on privacy and control. No accounts, no data collection ā your browsing history never leaves your device. KEY FEATURES ⢠Tab Browsing Open multiple pages at once and switch between them with a clean, simple tab switcher. ⢠Incognito Mode Browse privately in separate incognito tabs. History, cookies, and site data are discarded when you close them. ⢠Ad & Tracker Blocking Built-in content blocking removes ads and trackers for faster, cleaner pages. Toggle it on or off anytime. ⢠Fire Button Clear all tabs, history, cookies, and site data in a single tap. ⢠File Downloads Download files directly in the browser and manage them in the built-in downloads list. ⢠Your Choice of Search Engine Pick the search engine you prefer. PRIVATE BY DESIGN SU Browser collects no data and requires no sign-up. Settings are stored only on your device, and proxy credentials are kept securely in the iOS Keychain. Works on iPhone and iPad, with full support for Split View multitasking
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SU Browser at daily against Phantasm's every 8 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Phantasm ships an update every 8 days, SU Browser daily. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Phantasm | SU Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Daily ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Carman | Silicon Nexus |
In-app purchases
Phantasm
No in-app purchases
SU Browser
No in-app purchases








