Russet - Offline & Private AI
Offline, private, on-device AI
Free
Now also available as a native Mac app with a stunning interface worthy of your favorite computer. An all-new private, offline, customizable AI companion for your Mac.
Russet, named after the humble potato that thrives anywhere yet nourishes the world, is your private, on-device AI companion powered by Apple Intelligence. Your conversations never leave your device. Not even the developer or Apple can see them. No internet required. No account needed. No ads. Completely free.
Customize how Russet responds: adjust creativity and tailor the conversation style to your needs. Got a private conversation you don't want anyone using your device to see? You can just lock it with your on-device biometrics. Whether you're offline, off-grid, or just want complete privacy, Russet works anywhere without compromise.
Unlike AI apps that send your data to remote servers where it may be reviewed by contractors or used for training models, Russet processes everything locally on your device. Your words and Russet's responses stay yours and yours only, as they should.
Built with a clean, native interface designed for privacy, focus, and flow. Because what good is intelligence without access?
Features:
• Privacy-first: Your messages and responses are visible to no one but you—not even the developer or Apple.
• You're in control: Adjust creativity, concision, and tailor the response style to your needs.
• Offline-ready: Works anywhere, even without a network connection.
• On-device processing: Powered by Apple Intelligence.
Russet requires Apple Intelligence to function.
Ratings & Reviews
- Personalization: Set your preferred name and brief introduction to make conversations feel more natural.
- Text-to-speech for Russet's responses: Tap the speaker under any Russet response to hear it read aloud.
- Biometric lock for conversations: Lock/unlock sensitive conversations with on-device biometric authentication (Face ID / Touch ID).
- Search through and empty your trash.
The developer, Ritwik Takkar, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Ritwik Takkar
- Size
- 14.6 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
18+
- 18+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Ritwik Takkar