JAMES AI - Chat, Images, Voice
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Meet James, your AI friend who listens, thinks with you, and transforms your daily life. Experience top AI models in one app – download James now!
James is your smartest companion — like a best friend, only smarter. One who remembers what matters to you, asks how yesterday's conversation went, and has a brilliant answer for anything.
From your morning briefing to a midnight conversation — James is there. New: point your camera at anything and just ask — the AR Live Lens translates, counts calories, measures, and leaves notes that stay in your room.
YOUR PERSONAL AI COMPANION
Characters with personality
14 personalities — each with its own voice, model and style. Build your own characters from scratch or import one from WhatsApp. Multi-chat: several characters debate side by side.
Remembers what matters to you
Living memory: James remembers what you tell him — and updates the same entry when things change. Private memories per character. iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Answers that come alive
Instead of walls of text: interactive cards. Recipes with hands-free cook-along, contract check with highlighted risk clauses, decision compass, appointment cards with conflict warnings.
AR Live Lens — NEW in Version 10
Point your camera at anything and just ask — by text or voice. Translate menus right in the camera view, turn your meal into calories and macros, identify plants and animals, measure distances and areas. Best of all: point the camera at a device you can't figure out — James recognizes it and guides you step by step along the real buttons. Never read a manual again.
Talk & Interpreter
Real-time voice mode, like talking to a human. Live interpreter for any language. Premium voices via OpenAI/Gemini.
Your day, organized
Connect Gmail, Outlook, Microsoft 365 or IMAP. Apple Calendar and Reminders. A daily briefing every morning. Attach and analyze PDF, Word and Excel. Real-time: web, news, finance.
Deep Research
James researches autonomously for up to 7 minutes: ~80 web searches, cited sources, a structured answer. Plan-first for your approval.
Your creative studio
AI images like nowhere else: 12 image models including GPT-Image-2, Gemini 3 Pro Image, Nano Banana and Flux 2 Pro. Podcasts, explainer videos and music from any topic or PDF. New: PDF to infographic in one tap.
The best AI, always with you
All top models in one app: ChatGPT 5.5, Gemini 3 Pro/Flash, Claude 4.7, Grok 4, DeepSeek V4 and more. One affordable subscription instead of four. Optional: uncensored AI without filters.
Everywhere you are
iPhone, iPad (optimized layout), Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay. Home screen widgets in several sizes.
Privacy first
No content on our servers. OAuth tokens in the iOS Keychain. No AI training on your data — contractually guaranteed.
Download James — and meet the friend you always have with you.
Terms of Use: https://james-butler.net/eula.html
more What drove me to James was use of Chatgpt, its multi-platform support, and privacy. Apple doesnt verify their claim, perhaps that this app comes from the EU with their more stringent privacy concerns gives me some confidence. All other ChatGPT apps claim they may give personal information to third parties made these apps far less acceptable. I haven't used this app much but have accessed ChatGPT directly and through interfaces with Wolfram Research's Mathematica. James, on the Mac, and it's IOS versions is performing just like my other interactions. So far so good.******No support. In particular, I paid for annual license, but the program does not recognize that I paid for it and refuses to accept any further requests. Is this a scam application?
Developer Response Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung. Es tut mir leid, dass es bei Ihnen anscheinend ein Problem mit der App gibt. Schreiben Sie mir bitte eine E-Mail an info@james-butler.net und ich werde Sie bei der Behebung der Probleme unterstützen.Sie können außerdem versichert sein, dass alle Daten, die Sie in der App eingeben, komplett verschlüsselt und anonymisierter werden, bevor Sie an den KI-Server versendet werden. Es werden keinerlei Daten permanent gespeichert. Es gibt auch keine Möglichkeit, Sie als Nutzer zu identifizieren.
What drove me to James was use of Chatgpt, its multi-platform support, and privacy. Apple doesnt verify their claim, perhaps that this app comes from the EU with their more stringent privacy concerns gives me some confidence. All other ChatGPT apps claim they may give personal information to third parties made these apps far less acceptable. I haven't used this app much but have accessed ChatGPT directly and through interfaces with Wolfram Research's Mathematica. James, on the Mac, and it's IOS versions is performing just like my other interactions. So far so good.******No support. In particular, I paid for annual license, but the program does not recognize that I paid for it and refuses to accept any further requests. Is this a scam application?
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung. Es tut mir leid, dass es bei Ihnen anscheinend ein Problem mit der App gibt. Schreiben Sie mir bitte eine E-Mail an info@james-butler.net und ich werde Sie bei der Behebung der Probleme unterstützen.Sie können außerdem versichert sein, dass alle Daten, die Sie in der App eingeben, komplett verschlüsselt und anonymisierter werden, bevor Sie an den KI-Server versendet werden. Es werden keinerlei Daten permanent gespeichert. Es gibt auch keine Möglichkeit, Sie als Nutzer zu identifizieren.
I love you brother, thanks for existing ;)
I love you brother, thanks for existing ;)
What's new in this version:
- New Pro Image Studio: Powerful tools for image generation, editing, and combination directly in the integrated editor.
- Lifelike Characters: New animations for existing and custom characters, now directly and contextually controlled by AI.
- Enhanced Creative Studio: Noticeable quality improvements when creating books and music pieces.
- Optimized Image Blending: More harmonious and precise results when merging standard images.
- Detailed Polish: Numerous functional optimizations throughout the UI for an even more intuitive workflow.
- Performance and Stability: General bug fixes and performance enhancements for a noticeably faster and more reliable experience.
Thank you to our dedicated community for your valuable feedback and continuous support. We are constantly improving James to provide you with the best personal AI companion.
10.4 Oct 25
What's new in this update:
- AI Video Analysis: Analyze videos directly in James, ask specific questions about the content, and get precise summaries in seconds.
- New 'My Stuff' Section: Keep the perfect overview of your wardrobe, plants, and travels—smartly organized in one place.
- Improved AR Live Lens: Even faster and more accurate recognition of objects, texts, and devices through your camera.
- Performance Optimizations: Noticeably faster loading times and smoother transitions when using various AI models.
- Bug Fixes: Numerous detailed corrections for increased stability in real-time voice mode and synchronization.
- Thank you to our community for the valuable feedback that makes James better with every update.
10.2 Sep 30
- Improved Live Lens with even more possibilities
- Bug fixes and optimizations
10.1 Aug 29
Version 10 brings James into your world: the new AR Live Lens.
• Point your camera at anything and just ask — by text or voice
• Device guidance: point the camera at any device, James walks you through it step by step
• Translate right in the camera view
• Photograph your meal → calories & macros for your daily goal
• Identify plants and animals, measure distances and areas
Plus: WhatsApp import in the character builder and many refinements.
10.0 Aug 7
The biggest James update ever!
INTERACTIVE CARDS (18 of them!)
Your characters now respond with lively cards instead of just text: recipes with Cook-Along mode, step-by-step guides with voice control ("next"/"back"), workouts, flashcards with spaced repetition, checklists, timelines, comparison tables, decision compass, meeting invitations with calendar check, document X-ray for contracts, and more.
NEW EXPERIENCES
• Roleplay Theater: Practice salary negotiations, job interviews, or difficult conversations—with coach feedback
• Time Capsule: Write a letter to your future self, sealed until your chosen date
• What-If Simulator: Play out decisions as a scenario tree
• Style DNA: Upload a photo, get a style analysis with color palette and variations
• Goal Tracker: A live card for weight, savings goals, or habits—your character keeps it updated
PRODUCTIVITY
• Create Documents: Generate letters, applications, and spreadsheets as PDF, Word, or Excel and save them directly to "Files"
• Data Analysis: Upload Excel, CSV, or PDF—your character analyzes with real code and creates charts
• Research with Images: Attach photos or documents to your Deep Research tasks
• Context Bridge: Seamlessly take your chat history into Talk or Research mode
• New Documents Tab in Archive: All AI-generated files in one place
CHARACTERS
• Reminders: Your characters can schedule notifications for later upon request ("I'll remind you tomorrow at 10 AM")
• Trophy Case: Collect achievements with your characters
• Lively animations and a daily briefing with one-tap actions
Plus: Premium voices are faster and more natural, along with many improvements and bug fixes.
9.3 Jul 10
NEW IN V9.0:
- PDF → Infographic: Attach a document and the multimodal AI creates a visual summary
- Living Memories: Say "I moved to New York" and James updates the existing entry instead of creating a second one—with 10s undo
- Plan-First Deep Research: Long-press send to see the research plan for approval before James hits the web
- Apple Reminders: "Remind me tomorrow at 10 AM" goes directly into your Reminders app
- Fresh Card Look: Chat bubbles with subtle shadows, Multi-Chat accent colors, and focus lift in the input field
- Outlook & Microsoft 365 support added for the Daily Briefing
- Uncle Percival now features the new Gemini 3.1 Flash Image
9.0 Jun 3
- My Profile & Character Memory: Create your personal profile with location, languages, profession, interests, and more. Each character adapts its responses to you and remembers role-specific details from your conversations. You decide what gets saved.
- Cross-Device Archive Sync: Continue your chats on all your devices.
- Polishing ;)
8.5 Mar 4
New Features and Improvements:
- Audiobook Creation: Now create audiobooks specifically tailored for children and adults.
- Advanced Image Generation: New options for generating images for adults.
- Chat Sharing: Share your AI chat history directly online.
- Export Optimization: Improved stability and speed when exporting your projects.
- Stability: General bug fixes and performance enhancements.
8.3 Jan 20
New Features and Improvements:
- Audiobook Creation: Now create audiobooks specifically tailored for children and adults.
- Advanced Image Generation: New options for generating images for adult audiences.
- Chat Sharing: Share your AI chat history directly online.
- Export Optimization: Improved stability and speed when exporting your projects.
- Stability: General bug fixes and performance enhancements.
8.2 12/21/2025
- Create audiobooks for children and adults
- Share chats online
- Improved export
- Bug fixes
8.1 12/14/2025
- Creation View: Your new creative studio for images, podcasts and videos
- Create Podcasts: AI-generated podcasts on any topic
- Explainer Videos: Visualize complex topics easily
- James Calls You: Get calls from James
- Interpreter: Real-time translation in conversations
- Edit and Combine Images: Full AI image editing
- Multi Chat: Watch AI characters debate each other
- Quick character switching between 12 personalities
- New Character: Gen-Z Mia
- New Watch App with characters, saved chats and podcasts
- New iPad layout and improved widgets
- Latest models: ChatGPT 5.1, Gemini 3 Pro, Grok 4, Claude 4.5
- 12 image models: GPT-Image-1, Nano Banana 2 Pro, Seedream 4, Flux 3 Pro
- Saved Library for all your favorites
- Chat animations for lively conversations
8.0 12/03/2025
- New AI Chat Models: Claude-4.0, Gemini 2.5
- New AI Image Models: Imagen 4, GPT-Image, Gemini Image, Flux Kontext
- Italian language
- Bugfixes
7.4.2 06/09/2025
- New AI Chat Models: Claude-4.0, Gemini 2.5
- New AI Image Models: Imagen 4, GPT-Image, Gemini Image, Flux Kontext
- Italian language
- Bugfixes
7.4 06/04/2025
James - The AI powerhouse becomes even more powerful!
- Image editing: Tell James how you want him to change your picture and he will do it for you.
- Serious Bugfixes
- AI model explosion: We've integrated the best and latest AI models to give you even more precise, creative and lightning-fast answers. Look forward to:
* ChatGPT 4o December: the latest version of the text genius - even smarter, even more eloquent.
* Gemini 2.0 Flash & Pro: Google's AI flagships in top form - for complex tasks and lightning-fast analyses.
* Grok 3: Elon Musk's AI rebel - for unconventional answers and provocative food for thought.
* Claude 3.5 Sonnet: The AI language miracle - for natural conversations and in-depth texts.
* DeepSeek: The AI code expert - for developers and anyone who wants to unlock the secrets of programming.
- AI Image Revolution - Reloaded: We've updated our image AI models so you can create even more impressive and realistic images:
* Flux 1.1 Pro: even more detail, even more creative freedom - your images will come to life!
* Imagen3: Google's image AI to perfection - for photorealistic masterpieces.
- Pure AI - Full control: Want all the power of AI without the bells and whistles? No problem! Switch off the character personalities and experience the pure intelligence of the AI models.
- Fine-tuning for perfection: We've worked hard to make James even better. Numerous bugs have been fixed to give you an even smoother and more intuitive experience.
7.3.2 04/17/2025
James - The AI powerhouse becomes even more powerful!
- Image editing: Tell James how you want him to change your picture and he will do it for you.
- AI model explosion: We've integrated the best and latest AI models to give you even more precise, creative and lightning-fast answers. Look forward to:
* ChatGPT 4o December: the latest version of the text genius - even smarter, even more eloquent.
* Gemini 2.0 Flash & Pro: Google's AI flagships in top form - for complex tasks and lightning-fast analyses.
* Grok 3: Elon Musk's AI rebel - for unconventional answers and provocative food for thought.
* Claude 3.5 Sonnet: The AI language miracle - for natural conversations and in-depth texts.
* DeepSeek: The AI code expert - for developers and anyone who wants to unlock the secrets of programming.
- AI Image Revolution - Reloaded: We've updated our image AI models so you can create even more impressive and realistic images:
* Flux 1.1 Pro: even more detail, even more creative freedom - your images will come to life!
* Imagen3: Google's image AI to perfection - for photorealistic masterpieces.
- Pure AI - Full control: Want all the power of AI without the bells and whistles? No problem! Switch off the character personalities and experience the pure intelligence of the AI models.
- Fine-tuning for perfection: We've worked hard to make James even better. Numerous bugs have been fixed to give you an even smoother and more intuitive experience.
7.3 03/30/2025
James - The AI powerhouse becomes even more powerful!
- Fixes a bug with image creation
- AI model explosion: We've integrated the best and latest AI models to give you even more precise, creative and lightning-fast answers. Look forward to:
* ChatGPT 4o December: the latest version of the text genius - even smarter, even more eloquent.
* Gemini 2.0 Flash & Pro: Google's AI flagships in top form - for complex tasks and lightning-fast analyses.
* Grok 3: Elon Musk's AI rebel - for unconventional answers and provocative food for thought.
* Claude 3.5 Sonnet: The AI language miracle - for natural conversations and in-depth texts.
* DeepSeek: The AI code expert - for developers and anyone who wants to unlock the secrets of programming.
- AI Image Revolution - Reloaded: We've updated our image AI models so you can create even more impressive and realistic images:
* Flux 1.1 Pro: even more detail, even more creative freedom - your images will come to life!
* Imagen3: Google's image AI to perfection - for photorealistic masterpieces.
- Pure AI - Full control: Want all the power of AI without the bells and whistles? No problem! Switch off the character personalities and experience the pure intelligence of the AI models.
- Fine-tuning for perfection: We've worked hard to make James even better. Numerous bugs have been fixed to give you an even smoother and more intuitive experience.
7.2.3 03/23/2025
James - The AI powerhouse becomes even more powerful!
- Fixes a bug that causes a crash when opening the character menu.
- AI model explosion: We've integrated the best and latest AI models to give you even more precise, creative and lightning-fast answers. Look forward to:
* ChatGPT 4o December: the latest version of the text genius - even smarter, even more eloquent.
* Gemini 2.0 Flash & Pro: Google's AI flagships in top form - for complex tasks and lightning-fast analyses.
* Grok 3: Elon Musk's AI rebel - for unconventional answers and provocative food for thought.
* Claude 3.5 Sonnet: The AI language miracle - for natural conversations and in-depth texts.
* DeepSeek: The AI code expert - for developers and anyone who wants to unlock the secrets of programming.
- AI Image Revolution - Reloaded: We've updated our image AI models so you can create even more impressive and realistic images:
* Flux 1.1 Pro: even more detail, even more creative freedom - your images will come to life!
* Imagen3: Google's image AI to perfection - for photorealistic masterpieces.
- Pure AI - Full control: Want all the power of AI without the bells and whistles? No problem! Switch off the character personalities and experience the pure intelligence of the AI models.
- Fine-tuning for perfection: We've worked hard to make James even better. Numerous bugs have been fixed to give you an even smoother and more intuitive experience.
7.2.2 03/03/2025
- Viele neue KI-Modelle integriert, wie bspw. ChatGPT 4o Dezember, Gemini 2.0 Flash, Gemini 2.0 Pro, Grok 3, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, DeepSeek
- Neue Versionen für die KI-Bildmodelle wie bspw. Flux 1.1 Pro und Imagen3
- Möglichkeit die Charakterpersönlichkeiten abzuschalten und die reinen KI-Modelle zu verwenden
- Fehlerbehebungen in verschiedenen Bereichen
7.2 02/20/2025
Bugfixes for AI Chat, AI Talk and AI Image Creation
7.1.3 01/17/2025
Bugfixes for AI Chat, AI Talk and AI Image Creation
7.1.2 12/16/2024
• Better AI Image Creation: Just tell James what to create for you, without needing to use the quick selection button first. You can also discuss with him how he should adjust the ai image generation.
• James AI Talk Bugfixes
7.1 12/08/2024
Fixes a bug that causes the app to crash when trying to access the character menu
7.0.4 12/02/2024
Many new features in James Version 7:
James Talk:
You can now have real conversations with James & Co. Just tap 'Talk' at the top to start. Chat with James as if he were one of your real friends. And it also works with your custom characters! All subscribers get a free monthly quota.
Transcription:
James can now also transcribe recorded MP3 files. The feature can be activated via the selection button at the bottom left. Works without a subscription.
James Threads:
Now works with your own custom characters. This allows you to chat with your self-created friends, and they will remember previous conversations.
Location Request:
Give James permission to access your location so he can provide you with even better answers.
Widget:
The new widget lets you jump directly into the new Talk mode or the regular Chat mode.
Shortcuts:
Use the new News shortcut to check the news right from the home screen.
Web Search:
James has now even better access to the internet*
7.0.3 11/23/2024
Many new features in James Version 7:
James Talk:
You can now have real conversations with James & Co. Just tap 'Talk' at the top to start. Chat with James as if he were one of your real friends. And it also works with your custom characters! All subscribers get a free monthly quota.
Transcription:
James can now also transcribe recorded MP3 files. The feature can be activated via the selection button at the bottom left. Works without a subscription.
James Threads:
Now works with your own custom characters. This allows you to chat with your self-created friends, and they will remember previous conversations.
Location Request:
Give James permission to access your location so he can provide you with even better answers.
Widget:
The new widget lets you jump directly into the new Talk mode or the regular Chat mode.
Shortcuts:
Use the new News shortcut to check the news right from the home screen.
Web Search:
James has now even better access to the internet*
7.0.2 11/22/2024
Many new features in James Version 7:
James Talk:
You can now have real conversations with James & Co. Just tap 'Talk' at the top to start. Chat with James as if he were one of your real friends. And it also works with your custom characters! All subscribers get a free monthly quota.
Transcription:
James can now also transcribe recorded MP3 files. The feature can be activated via the selection button at the bottom left. Works without a subscription.
James Threads:
Now works with your own custom characters. This allows you to chat with your self-created friends, and they will remember previous conversations.
Location Request:
Give James permission to access your location so he can provide you with even better answers.
Widget:
The new widget lets you jump directly into the new Talk mode or the regular Chat mode.
Shortcuts:
Use the new News shortcut to check the news right from the home screen.
Web Search:
James has now even better access to the internet*
7.0 11/13/2024
What's new in this version:
- New Pro Image Studio: Powerful tools for image generation, editing, and combination directly in the integrated editor.
- Lifelike Characters: New animations for existing and custom characters, now directly and contextually controlled by AI.
- Enhanced Creative Studio: Noticeable quality improvements when creating books and music pieces.
- Optimized Image Blending: More harmonious and precise results when merging standard images.
- Detailed Polish: Numerous functional optimizations throughout the UI for an even more intuitive workflow.
- Performance and Stability: General bug fixes and performance enhancements for a noticeably faster and more reliable experience.
Thank you to our dedicated community for your valuable feedback and continuous support. We are constantly improving James to provide you with the best personal AI companion.
more Version 10.4 Oct 25
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