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Pocketpal AI

github.com/a-ghorbani/pocketpal-ai Android Apps Open-source projectOpen source

PocketPal AI brings language models to a phone, providing a mobile app for interacting with models on Android.

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About Pocketpal AI

PocketPal AI is an open source mobile app for running language models directly on a phone. Users can chat with models, give an assistant a voice with on-device text-to-speech, and let certain assistants use built-in tools. The project describes conversations as staying on the device by default. Uploads and sharing are limited to what the user chooses to send, such as optional leaderboard benchmark results and feedback submitted through the app.

The app runs GGUF models, so users download a model to their phone before using it offline. Hugging Face model downloads, including gated models, require an access token. Models should be chosen to fit the phone's hardware. Premium community assistants on PalsHub are available through in-app purchase.

Key features

  • Runs GGUF language models such as Gemma, Qwen, Phi, and Llama on the device
  • On-device text-to-speech using Kokoro and other engines, without cloud calls
  • Custom assistants (Pals) with their own model, system prompt, and personality
  • Built-in tools, such as a calculator and date/time, for assistants that support tool use
  • Search and download GGUF models from Hugging Face, including gated models with an access token
  • Hardware acceleration paths for CPU, GPU, and NPU, with fallback when unavailable
Best for: People who want to run language models on their own Android or iOS phone and use them without an account or a constant internet connection.
Good for
  • Described as free and open source, with the code released under the MIT license
  • Chat works offline after a model has been downloaded
  • Available on both Android and iOS, including iPad support
Watch out for
  • Premium community assistants on PalsHub are sold through in-app purchase
  • Model downloads from Hugging Face require an internet connection and, for gated models, an access token
  • Model performance depends on the phone's hardware, so users must choose models that fit their device

Pocketpal AI at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android, iOS
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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Pocketpal AI FAQ

Does PocketPal AI send my conversations to a server?
The project states that prompts, responses, and documents stay on the device and are not uploaded or stored on external servers. The only data that leaves the device is what the user chooses to share, such as leaderboard benchmark results or feedback submitted through the app.
How do I start my first chat?
Install the app from the App Store or Google Play, open the menu (☰) and go to Models, then download a model that fits the phone. After the model loads, you can start chatting.
Do I have to pay for premium assistants?
Some community assistants on PalsHub are premium and are unlocked through in-app purchase. The source does not state prices.
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