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What is Locally AI?

Locally AI is a specialized application designed to run advanced open-source artificial intelligence models directly on Apple hardware, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Developed to prioritize user privacy and data sovereignty, the tool allows users to interact with models like Meta's Llama, Google's Gemma, and DeepSeek without an internet connection. By leveraging Apple Silicon and the MLX framework, it provides high-performance inference that remains entirely on-device, ensuring no data ever leaves the user's control. The platform is ideal for developers, researchers, and privacy-conscious individuals who need a reliable AI assistant that works offline and requires no account or subscription to start. It integrates deeply with the Apple ecosystem, offering features like Siri support, Shortcuts automation, and Control Center access. As the project joins forces with LM Studio, it continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with local machine learning on mobile and desktop devices.

AI Tool Review Summary

Performance Score

4.8/5

Content/Output Quality

High, model-dependent, and private

Interface

Native, fluid, and Apple-centric

AI Technology
LLMNLPComputer Vision
Purpose of Tool

To provide a private, offline environment for running open-source AI models on Apple devices.

Compatibility

Optimized for Apple Silicon on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

Pricing

Free to download with local model hosting

Features

Features with the highest value for users are highlighted here.

On-device model execution

Apple Silicon optimization

Local voice mode

Siri and Shortcuts integration

Vision model support

Customizable system prompts

Offline processing capabilities

How It Works

1

Download the App

Install Locally AI from the App Store on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

2

Select a Model

Choose from a library of optimized open-source models like Llama or Gemma.

3

Download Locally

Save the model weights directly to your device storage for offline use.

4

Start Chatting

Interact with the AI via text or voice without any data leaving your hardware.

Who Is It For?

Privacy-conscious users

Mobile developers

Remote workers

Apple power users

AI researchers

Students

Data sensitive professionals

Content creators

Tech hobbyists

Enterprise teams

Pricing

Popular

Standard

$0/free
  • Offline access
  • Local model hosting
  • Siri integration
  • No login required

Community

$0/free
  • Advanced model support
  • Priority updates
  • Community support

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Complete data privacy with no cloud processing or data collection.
  • Seamless integration with native Apple features like Siri and Shortcuts.

Cons

  • Performance is limited by the specific hardware capabilities of the local device.
  • Large model downloads require significant local storage space.

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