AI · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Aeru

Enhanced Apple Intelligence: private, open source, free

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Apple Intelligence▲297

   AI for the rest of us

   2024 · apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   AI Assistant▲455

   A simple Go package for unified AI chat management across OpenRouter, OpenAI, Google GenAI, and more, with support for tool calling and S3-compatible user sessions

   2023 · aichat.fm · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Groq for iOS▲134

   Get answers fast

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   DeepSeek for iOS▲357

   Your Al assistant powered by DeepSeek-V3

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Haplo AI▲98

   Secure & local AI chatbot for iOS and macOS

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Lekh AI▲80

   Run powerful AI models on your Mac:fully offline and private

   Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   AnonAI▲259

   The private AI assistant

   2024 · autonomous.ai · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Aiden AI▲8

   Hi HN, I built Aiden AI as a privacy-first executive assistant app that works fully offline on iPhone. It helps startup founders, busy professionals, and executives stay focused, take notes, organize schedules, and get intelligent summaries — all without sharing their data with any server. Built using Core ML and SwiftUI, it’s designed for performance and privacy. I’d love your feedback and suggestions to improve it! Happy to answer any questions.

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   ChatWithAnyone▲90

   On-device AI. Private. Fast. Built for iPhones wih iOS 26.

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Snap AI▲115

    Experience Apple Intelligence on every mac

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Inscribe: Offline AI Chat & Documents▲8

    Your private AI assistant that works completely offline

    Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    iChatWithGPT▲116

    Your personal AI assistant, just an iMessage away

    2023 · ichatwithgpt.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Auri.AI▲80

    AI writing assistant one tap away in any app on your iPhone

    2023 · auri.ai · its alternatives →

14. 14
    I built an AI Agent that uses the iPhone▲53

    It’s powered by OpenAI’s GPT 4.1 model. Uses Xcode UI tests + accessibility tree to look into apps, and performs swipes, taps, etc to get things done.

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    SwiftAI – open-source library to easily build LLM features on iOS/macOS▲74

    We built SwiftAI, an open-source Swift library that lets you use Apple’s on-device LLMs when available (Apple opened access in June), and fall back to a cloud model when they aren’t available — all without duplicating code. SwiftAI gives you: - A single, model-agnostic API - An agent/tool loop - Strongly-typed structured outputs - Optional chat state Backstory: We started experimenting with Apple’s local models because they’re free (no API calls), private, and work offline. The problem: not all devices support them (older iPhones, Apple Intelligence disabled, low battery, etc.). That…

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Open Minis▲91

    An on-device AI Agent that runs on your phone, open & secure

    Aug 2026 · openminis.app · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Free AI Video Editor OpenCutAI▲90

    Create Instagram Reels and edit videos with AI for free

    Mar 2026 · opencutai.video · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Ari Helper

    Private AI assistant, now with photo and film studios

    Dec 2025 · wemiller.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Typrio▲3

    Private AI for your iPhone. Runs locally. No tracking.

    Feb 2026 · typrio.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    TextMate AI – Intelligence, Refined▲6

    AI assistant for developers and creators

    Jul 2026 · textmateai.online · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Orange intelligence▲9

    An open-source alternative to Apple

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    OThree AI - Fast Private Chat▲15

    AI at Your Fingertips

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    ReteAi▲7

    Your own AI. On your Mac. No subscription, ever

    Apr 2026 · retes.app · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Personal AI Assistant▲4

    Your new privacy-first AI assistant for iOS and Android

    2024 · camocopy.com · its alternatives →

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