Now in 10 languages. Chat with compatible local AI models, documents and images on your device. Works offline after model download. KernelAI remains free.
ON-DEVICE AI
Downloaded compatible models run locally on your device. KernelAI checks model compatibility and memory needs before you download, so you can choose a model that fits your iPhone or iPad.
CHAT WITH DOCUMENTS
Ask questions about PDFs, DOCX, CSV, Markdown, and text files. Summarize, search, and find useful passages with on-device document chat.
UNDERSTAND IMAGES
Attach a photo, screenshot, chart, or diagram and ask what it shows with a compatible vision model. Image analysis runs on-device.
50+ MODEL OPTIONS
Choose from 50+ models, including Llama, Gemma, Qwen, DeepSeek, Mistral, Phi, and more. Import compatible GGUF models from Files, URLs, or your local network.
WRITE, LEARN, AND CODE
Use local models for writing, brainstorming, explanations, and code. Generate, explain, and review code with models selected for programming.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR AI
Set a system prompt and generation parameters for each model. See tokens-per-second, context usage, and generated thinking output from supported reasoning models.
VOICE, SIRI, AND SHORTCUTS
Dictate prompts with voice input. Ask KernelAI from Siri or build it into Shortcuts on supported iOS versions. On supported iOS 26 devices, Apple's built-in on-device model can answer in the background; downloaded models may open KernelAI while they run.
ORGANIZE YOUR WORK
Keep conversations in folders, search your history, branch a chat, edit or regenerate messages, and export your work. Use KernelAI on iPhone and iPad, including from the Share Sheet and Home Screen widget.
OPTIONAL WEB SEARCH
Turn on web search when you need current information. Add your own Tavily or Exa API key; web search is off by default. Provider fees may apply.
TEN APP LANGUAGES
Use KernelAI in English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese or Arabic. Choose your language during onboarding or change it in Settings. Arabic includes a right-to-left interface.
FREE TO USE
KernelAI remains free. Local AI works offline after downloading a compatible model. No subscription is required for this version.
Privacy Policy: https://kernelai.app/privacy
Terms & Conditions: https://kernelai.app/terms
On your phone for safety free to use multiple different kind of bots to do different kind of things you get more than one. I mean, you can’t ask for anything better now it’s gonna blow everything else out of the water and it’s free no more stopping in the middle of a project to get to pay extra money that’s worth it all when you’re right there. That way, nobody steal your project after you run out of money and then by the time you put more money I need to finish. The project is already made to buy with the people so I could be better at most. She’s got to read the word.
As close to perfect as I've found!
AdequatePipe
I'm thrilled! Running on an iPhone 14, it's smooth, fast, has multiple chats, multiple models, works offline... I'll be playing around with it to see what all I can do but as far as I see this does everything I want it to do and I am very happy! Found it recommended on reddit, and the developer stepping in to comment is what convinced me to try. Love it!(Is there any way to regen a response?)
Great app
Nackylacky
Cant lie a great ai it does everything i need to do
Models always fail to download
CreedBratton123
Can’t use it because models aways “fail to download” in a red screen of random letters
KernelAI now supports ten app languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Arabic.
Choose your language during onboarding or change it in Settings. Arabic includes right-to-left interface support.
This update also improves PDF previews, fixes sharing into existing conversations after restarting the app, and addresses an iOS chat navigation issue. We improved text layout and scrolling in the language chooser and recovery screens, including larger text sizes.
KernelAI remains free.
Version 2.2.0
The developer, Anes Khadiri, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Location
Search History
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Search History
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
Supported Features
Dark Interface
Differentiate Without Color Alone
Sufficient Contrast
Reduced Motion
Information
Seller
Anes Khadiri
Size
90.3 MB
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.4 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English and 9 more
English, Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
