MLC Chat showed that an iPhone can run a language model. Its App Store build, 1.6, dates from 27 September 2024, ships one model, and is for non-commercial use. Off Grid AI Mobile (OGAM) shipped 8 releases in October 2026. You pick the model, you can use it at work, and it makes images too.
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What OGAM does that MLC Chat doesn't
| Off Grid AI | MLC Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest release | 0.0.118, 23 October 2026 | 1.6 on the App Store, 27 September 2024 |
| Models | Your pick: Qwen 3.5, Llama, Gemma, Phi | Llama 3.2 3B in the current version |
| Use it at work | Yes, MIT licensed | "Intended for non-commercial use" |
| Make images on your iPhone | Yes, Stable Diffusion on-device | Not listed |
| Ask your own files, with cited answers | Yes, in Projects | Not listed |
| Android on Google Play | Yes | Not listed |
| Sync chats between phone and computer | Yes, with Pro | No |
Checked 29 October 2026 against MLC Chat's App Store listing and Off Grid AI's release notes. "Not listed" means the feature is not on MLC Chat's listing.
Pick the model that fits your iPhone
MLC Chat's current version ships Llama 3.2 3B. OGAM opens a model library sized to your phone. It shows which models fit before you download.
On an iPhone 15 Pro with 8GB of RAM, Qwen 3.5 4B is the sweet spot for quality. On an iPhone 12, Qwen 3.5 0.8B runs fine. Llama, Gemma and Phi are there too, in GGUF, the format most open models ship in.
Use it for your job
MLC Chat's App Store description says it's intended for non-commercial use. That leaves client notes, contracts and other work questions in a grey area.
OGAM is MIT licensed. Use it at work, on your company's documents, with no license question hanging over it. Put a client's brief in a Project, ask what it commits you to, and draft your reply on the phone.
Your iPhone makes images
Type what you want to see. OGAM writes a fuller prompt, then Stable Diffusion draws it on the iPhone. The prompt and the picture stay on the phone.
Image generation is not listed for MLC Chat.
Your files, answered with sources
Add a PDF or your notes to a Project. Ask a question in plain words. OGAM answers and cites the passage it used, so you can check it in seconds.
The file never leaves your iPhone. Use it on a contract before you sign, or on a long report the night before a meeting.
Updated this month, and every month
OGAM shipped 8 mobile releases in October 2026. Version 0.0.118 was released on 23 October. New open models need an app that keeps up, and OGAM does.
MLC Chat's newest App Store version is from September 2024. MLC LLM, the engine behind it, is built for developers.
Your other devices
OGAM is on Google Play too. Its companion, Off Grid AI Desktop (OGAD), runs on Mac, Windows and Linux with image generation on your GPU and voice in and out.
With Pro, Sync carries your chats and Projects between iPhone and computer over your own network. Away from your desk, OGAM can reach the bigger model on your computer over your home network or VPN.
Switch in five minutes
- Install OGAM from the App Store.
- Open the model library and download a model that fits your iPhone.
- Ask the question you last asked in MLC Chat.
- Ask for an image, then add a file to a Project and ask about it.
No account at any step.
What Pro adds
Pro is optional. It adds a hands-free voice mode with Kokoro, drafts you approve before anything is sent, and Sync across up to 5 devices. On 29 October 2026 it costs $79.99 once, a limited-time price down from $119, or $7.99 a month. See Pro.
The free app stays free. Chat, images, vision, voice input and Projects never need Pro.
FAQ
When was MLC Chat last updated?
MLC Chat's App Store listing shows version 1.6, released on 27 September 2024. Off Grid AI Mobile released version 0.0.118 on 23 October 2026 and shipped 8 mobile releases that month.
Can I use MLC Chat for work?
MLC Chat's App Store description says the app is intended for non-commercial use. Off Grid AI Mobile is MIT licensed and free to use at work.
Which models does MLC Chat include?
The current MLC Chat version on the App Store includes Llama 3.2 3B. Off Grid AI Mobile lets you choose and download GGUF models such as Qwen 3.5, Llama, Gemma and Phi, sized to your iPhone.
Does Off Grid AI run on Android too?
Yes. Off Grid AI Mobile is on Google Play as well as the App Store, and Off Grid AI Desktop runs on Mac, Windows and Linux.
Is Off Grid AI free?
Yes. The app is free with no account. Pro is optional and adds voice mode, approved drafts and Sync with your computer.
Get OGAM on the App Store, pick a model that fits your iPhone, and use it for real work today.
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