Beacon vs Peardroid

Beacon makes local AI feel simple. Run AI models directly on your iPhone for private, responsive help with everyday questions, writing, planning, summaries, and more—even when you’re offline. AI that chooses for you Beacon automatically routes each message to the right downloaded assistant, so you don’t have to understand model names or switch models manually. Built for different kinds of help - Chat Light for quick everyday questions and short tasks - Chat Core for more thoughtful writing, planning, and analysis - Beacon Think for math, logic, and multi-step problems - Vision for understanding photos and visible text Private by design Your local conversations and downloaded models stay on your device. Optional memory gives Beacon useful context while keeping control in your hands. Your models, your control Beacon recommends a device-appropriate model bundle to get you started. Manage your downloaded models anytime from Settings. When you need current information, web search can help retrieve fresh results. Search requests are handled separately from your private local conversations. Beacon is local AI without the technical overhead—simple to start, private to use, and ready when you are.

SEND AND RECEIVE - Choose a file, or type text. - Point the other device's camera at the sending screen. - Peardroid confirms the file came through complete. SUGGEST FILE NAMES When a received file has a generic name, Peardroid reads it and suggests a better one. Available where Apple Intelligence is enabled. THE OTHER DEVICE Anything with a camera and a browser. OFFLINE No internet connection needed.