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LM Studio alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The LM Studio listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 40 of the 57 other AI assistants in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

LM Studio has a free plan. Paid plans start at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models). 35 of them are free or have a free plan.

40 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to LM Studio

  1. Cherry Studio

    Open-source desktop AI client for 50+ model providers

    • Only Cherry Studio lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Cherry Studio is open source, according to its own site.
    Cherry Studio vs LM StudioCherry Studio pricing and details

  2. Locally AI

    Free app that runs open AI models offline on iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Locally AI is free. LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only Locally AI lists an iOS app.
    • Only LM Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • LM Studio also covers AI agents.
    Locally AI vs LM StudioLocally AI pricing and details

  3. PocketPal AI

    Open-source app for running AI models offline on phones and tablets

    • PocketPal AI starts at $0.99 per premium Pal, one-time (US App Store in-app purchase). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only PocketPal AI lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only LM Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • PocketPal AI is open source, according to its own site.
    PocketPal AI vs LM StudioPocketPal AI pricing and details

  4. Private LLM

    Offline AI chat app for iPhone, iPad and Mac with a one-time price

    • Private LLM starts at $4.99 one-time (US App Store). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • LM Studio has a free plan. Private LLM does not.
    • Only Private LLM lists an iOS app.
    • Only LM Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Private LLM vs LM StudioPrivate LLM pricing and details

  5. BoltAI

    Native Mac AI client that runs on your own API keys

    • BoltAI starts at $79 one-time (Essential, 1 device, one year of updates). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • LM Studio has a free plan. BoltAI does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only BoltAI lists an iOS app.
    • Only LM Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
    BoltAI pricing and details

  6. DeepSeek

    Free AI chat assistant built on DeepSeek's openly released models

    • DeepSeek is free. LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only DeepSeek lists a web app.
    • Only DeepSeek lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only LM Studio lists a Linux app.
    DeepSeek pricing and details

  7. Mistral Vibe

    Mistral's AI chat assistant and coding agent, formerly Le Chat

    • Mistral Vibe starts at $14.99 per month, excluding taxes (Pro). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only Mistral Vibe lists a web app.
    • Only Mistral Vibe lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only LM Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    Mistral Vibe pricing and details

  8. Kimi

    AI assistant and agent for research, slides, documents and code

    • Kimi starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180), or $19 billed monthly. LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only Kimi lists a web app.
    • Only Kimi lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Kimi lists a browser extension.
    Kimi pricing and details

  9. Chatbox

    AI chat client for your own API keys or a hosted model plan

    • Chatbox starts at $3.50 per month, billed annually ($3.99 billed monthly). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only Chatbox lists a web app.
    • Only Chatbox lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Chatbox is open source, according to its own site.
    Chatbox pricing and details

  10. ChatLLM

    Multi-model AI assistant and agent platform from Abacus.AI

    • ChatLLM starts at $10 per user / month (Basic). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • LM Studio has a free plan. ChatLLM does not.
    • Only ChatLLM lists a web app.
    • Only ChatLLM lists iOS and Android apps.
    ChatLLM pricing and details

  11. Elephas

    Private AI knowledge assistant for Mac with local indexing

    • Elephas starts at $15.83 per month on the yearly plan, or $19 billed monthly (Standard). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • Only Elephas lists an iOS app.
    • Only LM Studio lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Elephas also covers grammar & style.
    Elephas pricing and details

  12. Langdock

    Model-agnostic AI chat, agents and workflows for companies

    • Langdock starts at €23.20 per user / month, billed annually, models included (excl. VAT). LM Studio starts at $20 per month (Bionic+, for cloud models).
    • LM Studio has a free plan. Langdock does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Langdock lists a web app.
    • Only Langdock lists iOS and Android apps.
    Langdock pricing and details

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Common questions

Which LM Studio alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

Cherry Studio, Locally AI, PocketPal AI, Private LLM, BoltAI, DeepSeek, Mistral Vibe, Kimi and 32 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does LM Studio have an iPhone and iPad app?

The LM Studio listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS, Windows and Linux.

Which of these AI assistants are free?

Cherry Studio, Locally AI, PocketPal AI, DeepSeek, Mistral Vibe, Kimi, Chatbox, Elephas and 27 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to LM Studio: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.