Comparison

iKnow vs AI Chat Assistant

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

Head to head
About

iKnow

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iPhone app where you can store all settings and access details (including usernames and passwords) for your email, websites, accounts, etc, in a safe way. All data is saved exclusively in your iPhone, and will only be exported on demand. How many times have you forgotten your username and/or passwords, the settings to your email, website, …? This app is useful for both IT and personal use. In the IT case, you can store all your settings and access details, as well as those of your clients; in the personal use case, you can store the settings and access details of all the family. SECURITY: Reliably secure using a passcode to access the app, and Touch ID or Face ID support. All critical information in the database is encrypted. The passcode is used as part of the encryption key, therefore a complex passcode is recommended. The passcode is not recorded in the database, only being present in RAM for the duration of the App execution. After 4 failed attempts all data relating to iKnow-IT is deleted from the iPhone, and can only be recovered from external backups. STRUCTURE: Hierarchical structuring of the information. Groups -> Entities -> Accounts Groups: clients, companies, family, etc. Entities: specific client workers, family members. Accounts: email, IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Web, apps, access's, etc. PERSONALIZATION: Personalization with avatars/images of the groups, entities and accounts. You can use the available app icons, images from your camera roll, iPhone contacts or using the Documents folder (using iTunes or iCloud Drive) (PNG and JPEG formats supported), to personalize the avatars/images associated with the groups, entities and/or accounts you create. ACCOUNTS: Different icons for accounts. For each account there is a different icon relating to the type of information you want to store. ACCOUNT TYPES: Different account types. email, IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Exchange, Apple ID, ID, MAC, Linux, FreeBSD, Windows, http, SSH, VNC, FTP, SFTP, Telnet, RDP, Database, Access, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Outlook, Skype, PayPal, Amazon, eBay, Microsoft, Netflix, Spotify, TeamViewer, Firefox, Pinterest, Instagram, TripAdvisor, Vimeo, LinkedIn, GSM SIM card information, WiFi, Notes, Scanned images (Doc/Card/Passport)..., and 2FA (Two-factor authentication). DATA: Data according to the different account types. Each account type records the appropriate settings. FAVORITES: You can create Favorite groups, entities or accounts. On editing or creating a group, entity or account, you'll find a star icon, clicking it adds or removes from the favorites list. The star also appears on Account view. In the Favorites list, clicking on the star removes it from favorite list. On settings, you can set the Favorites list as default list on starting App. TOOLS BAR: You can select items to be copied, moved or exported. You can import records from an exported file from another device (only for files exported from iKnow-IT App). Clicking on Favorites jumps to the Favorites list view. The icons are enabled depending on the possible actions. This app also includes the following tools: - Move or copy Entities to other Groups, or Accounts to other Entities. - Transfer export files to other devices that have the iKnow-IT App using AirDrop or eMail. - Secure backup (internal, on iTunes or iCloud Drive). The backup files are encrypted. - On exporting and importing via iTunes, iCloud Drive, AirDrop or eMail, the files are encrypted. - The backup files can be used to import, also the export files can be used to restore the database. - Database restore (requires the passcode used when creating the backup, if different). - Restore of deleted groups, entities and accounts. - Database maintenance (compaction, removal of deleted items).

About

AI Chat Assistant

This AI assistant helps busy individuals boost productivity by handling tasks like writing emails, generating code, creating images, and summarizing documents. It supports voice input, file uploads, and image analysis, leveraging multiple advanced AI models for diverse needs.

Highlights
  • Voice mode for real-time conversations
  • Image and video generation
  • Writing and grammar assistance
  • Research and learning tools
  • Coding and math problem solving
  • Document summarization
  • Smart web search
Features
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ChatNow is an all-in-one AI assistant with 30+ of the top AI models in one place: GPT-6 Astra, Claude Fable 5.1, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Grok 4.5, and every new release that follows. Write, research, create images and video, and solve everyday or complex problems, without learning several tools, switching between apps, or paying for separate subscriptions. Downloaded 13 million+ times* and rated 4.8 out of 5 from 400,000+ ratings and reviews. HOW MANY AI MODELS ARE IN CHATNOW? More than 30 today, covering chat and reasoning, images, and video. New flagship models are added as they launch, so you are never a generation behind. WHICH AI MODELS ARE IN CHATNOW? For writing, reasoning, and analysis: GPT-6 Astra, GPT-5.6 (Terra, Luna, Sol), GPT-5.5 Thinking, Claude Fable 5.1, Claude 4.8 Opus, Claude 5 Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini 3 Flash, Grok 4.5, Grok 4.3. For images: Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2, GPT Image 2, Flux. For video: Veo 3.1, Sora 2, Kling 2.1, Seedance 2.5, Omni Flash. This is not the full list. Open ChatNow for the current lineup. WHICH MODEL SHOULD I USE? Pick one in a tap, or ask several models the same question, compare the answers, and keep the best one. CAN I USE GPT-6, CLAUDE, GEMINI, AND VEO WITHOUT SEPARATE SUBSCRIPTIONS? Yes. One subscription covers all 30+ models instead of four or five separate bills. Type, talk, or snap a photo and get a clear answer back. KEY FEATURES WRITING & GRAMMAR Draft the email you keep putting off or turn messy notes into a clean report. Summarize, rewrite, translate, fix grammar, and polish your resume. RESEARCH & SMART WEB SEARCH Get up-to-date answers with sources: today's news, product comparisons, and fact checks on what you read online. Turn articles and PDFs into quick takeaways. IMAGE & VIDEO CREATION Generate images and edit photos with Nano Banana Pro and GPT Image 2. Make short videos with Veo 3.1, Sora 2, and Kling 2.1. New creative models land in Creative Studio right after release. CODING Describe your idea in Playground and watch it become a working app or website, no coding needed. Generate code, debug errors, and get step-by-step explanations. VOICE MODE & VOICE TO TEXT Ask out loud while cooking, driving, or walking, and get clear spoken answers in real time. Or skip typing and let voice-to-text do it. IMAGE & DOCUMENT ANALYSIS Snap a photo of a chart, a whiteboard, or handwritten notes and get a clear explanation. WHAT USERS SAY "I've tested at least 12 AI platforms for work. With four paid subscriptions for comparison, this one is the way to go." - Sohail R., US "Works amazingly fast and has cut my work and life load in half." - Nienie, US "At 71, learning something new is usually a non-starter. I needed research, and this app saved me HOURS." - Hoosier R., US "All the solutions in one app, no need to download other apps." - Lokki, US WHY CHATNOW - 30+ models in one place, not one model per plan - New models added as they launch, nothing to chase - Text, images, video, research, and code side by side - One price instead of five subscriptions IS CHATNOW FREE? Yes, ChatNow is free to download and you can start chatting right away. A subscription unlocks all 30+ models and features. IS MY DATA PRIVATE? Yes. ChatNow follows European data protection standards. Your conversations and content stay private. WHO CHATNOW IS FOR - PROFESSIONALS: draft reports, analyze data, and decide faster - RESEARCHERS & LEARNERS: summarize sources and understand complex topics - CREATORS: generate images, video, and content ideas - ANYONE: ask in plain language and get help with everyday questions Download ChatNow for free and make AI your advantage. *Total downloads as of 2026. Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/27023519 Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/27023519 Questions or feedback? Reach out to us at chatnow.support@tappz.com ChatNow is independently developed and not affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by OpenAI.

Screenshots

iKnow4 screens
AI Chat Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AI Chat Assistant at Free against iKnow's $19.99. AI Chat Assistant also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#36 vs unranked). iKnow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On iOS requirement 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

AI Chat Assistant is free to download; iKnow costs $19.99 up front. AI Chat Assistant sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. iKnow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iKnow ships an update every 2 months, AI Chat Assistant every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
iKnow versus AI Chat Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriKnowAI Chat Assistant
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (146K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—41.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—146K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#36 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB140 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJoao Fontestappz

Bugs and requests

iKnow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AI Chat Assistant

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Server overload issues
  • Incorrect information provided
  • Subscription issues/charges

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save/export chat history
  • More customization options
  • Improved image generation capabilities
  • Integration with other productivity tools

In-app purchases

None

iKnow

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

AI Chat Assistant

Subscriptions11
  • ChatNow Plus Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • AI Plus3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • AI Chat Plus3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • AI Chat Plus$6.997 Days
  • ChatNow Plus$19.991 Month
  • AI Chat Plus Monthly$29.991 Month
  • ChatNow Plus2 variants$49.991 Year
  • ChatNow Plus (Yearly)$59.991 Year
  • ChatNow Plus$69.991 Year
  • ChatNow Plus7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • AI Chat Plus Family Plan$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • 4000 Credits$9.99
  • 15000 Credits$19.99

Questions

Is iKnow free?
iKnow costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AI Chat Assistant free?
AI Chat Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iKnow or AI Chat Assistant have ads?
AI Chat Assistant shows ads; iKnow does not.
Which is updated more often, iKnow or AI Chat Assistant?
iKnow ships an update every 2 months, and AI Chat Assistant every 3 weeks. Most recently, iKnow was updated on October 29, 2026 and AI Chat Assistant on October 30, 2026.

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