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Chat AI alternatives

Users often seek alternatives to Chat AI due to issues with chat limits, billing problems, and app instability. While Chat AI is praised for its helpfulness, many find its free tier restrictive and its paid features unreliable.

Why users look for alternatives to Chat AI

The alternatives

ChatGPT
4.8★ · 8,566,863 ratings · Free

ChatGPT is valued for generating ideas for projects and being a high-value tool for problem-solving, especially for saving time R55R64. Users find it generally easy to use R59.

Better for: It suits users who need a tool for brainstorming, generating ideas for various projects, and solving problems efficiently R55R64. However, some find its answers to be 'middle of the road,' 'safe,' or occasionally inaccurate R57.

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Perplexity
4.8★ · 485,364 ratings · Free

Perplexity is praised for being reliable, quick, and easy to use, providing detailed explanations with cited sources R72. It's used for a wide range of tasks, from medical information to project estimations .

Better for: This alternative is better for users who prioritize speed, concise responses, and the ability to verify information through cited sources . It's also suitable for those who need to generate outlines or use different AI models R69. However, some users report issues with image generation and occasional 'hallucinations' for complex tasks R70R71.

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Chatbot AI Assistant
4.7★ · 198,110 ratings · Free

Chatbot AI Assistant is considered a great app by some users . It allows for switching between different language models like GPT 5.4 and Claude Opus R86.

Better for: It might suit users who want to experiment with different AI models and prefer having a default language model setting R86. However, many users report that most features require a paid subscription or 'coins,' and image generation can have spelling errors R79R85R87.

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Chat AI
4.8★ · 129,914 ratings · Free

This alternative is the same as the main app, so its pitch is based on its own positive reviews. Users find it helpful for daily posting, completing assignments, and getting information R5R23. It's seen as an 'encyclopedia' and a 'game changer' by some R23R27.

Better for: It is suitable for users who need assistance with creative writing, school assignments, or general information, and who find its AI models superior to other apps R5R16R23. However, it shares the same issues as the main app regarding chat limits, crashing, and billing R6R12R13R16.

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Poe
4.7★ · 54,133 ratings · Free

Poe is appreciated for its ability to help with creative tasks like writing diss tracks and is considered an 'exceptional and advanced AI tool' R108.

Better for: Poe is best for users who need creative assistance. However, recent changes to its point system have made it less appealing for free users, with messages costing a significant portion of daily points R107R110R113R116.

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Stick with Chat AI if

You should stick with Chat AI if you find its AI models superior to others you've tried and it consistently helps you with tasks like daily posting, assignments, or general information, and you are not bothered by occasional crashes or chat limits R5R16.

Evidence note: The alternative 'Chat AI' is the same as the main app, so its positive reviews are used to describe who should keep it.

Frequently asked

Why do users switch from Chat AI to other apps?
Users switch from Chat AI due to frequent chat limits, even with paid subscriptions, which interrupt conversations R6R12R16R46. Many also report being charged incorrectly after free trials and experiencing difficulty getting refunds R13R18R24R48. The app is also prone to crashing, often in the middle of chats, making it unreliable R93R95R98R99.
Is Chat AI free to use?
Chat AI offers a free trial, but users report that it quickly imposes message limits, allowing only a few messages before requiring payment R6R12. Some users also claim they were charged even after cancelling the free trial R13R18R24.
Does Chat AI have issues with image generation?
Yes, some users report that Chat AI struggles with image generation, failing to follow instructions and creating irrelevant photos R20R34. For example, one user tried to create a logo but found the writing illegible R34.
What are common complaints about ChatGPT?
Common complaints about ChatGPT include slow performance, the need to start new chats frequently, and costs associated with extended use R53. Some users also find its answers to be generic, 'safe,' or occasionally inaccurate R57. Recent updates have also changed voice options, which some users dislike R60R62.
Why are users unhappy with Poe's point system?
Users are unhappy with Poe's point system because the daily free points have been significantly reduced, making it difficult to use the bots effectively R107R110R113R116. Many bots require more points than the 300 daily free points provided, leading to frustration and the app being deemed 'greedy' R107R110.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R6] Chat AI 3/5 · US It’s OK, but it only let me send three messages: The app super helpful. The AI also super helpful for a little dumber than actual AI Ratings of four on those but reading zero because it only let me send three messages
  2. [R12] Chat AI 3/5 · GB 5 star rate from me: It amazing and I recommend it to whom it may concern . Cheers guess but I don’t like it when it cut off and says oops , it looks like we have reached our limit for 20 today . Let’s chat on GPT-4o mini . I should be able to make my choice and it should have unlimited space to take in as much message as possible, because when I start a new conversation it new and not a continuou
  3. [R16] Chat AI 2/5 · GB Kinda scammy: While I do enjoy the AI models and they are superior compared to the other AI apps I have tried. I must say one massive downside is the chat limit. When I’m creating a story with the AI I get hit with some stupid chat limit and I can’t continue with the conversation. I don’t mind the daily chat limits, but I find the conversational chat limits excruciatingly annoying and unnecessary.
  4. [R46] Chat AI 1/5 · GB Needs work.: Chat limits run out fast even with pro. You’re in the middle of extensive research and bam the conversation gets ended. It has history but no memory so when you have to start a new chat you cannot continue where you left off. Do you realise how dysfunctional and annoying this is? These are the exact reasons why this app is not good enough, and why I won’t be paying for a subscription
  5. [R13] Chat AI 1/5 · GB scam: will charge you even if you cancel during free trial then make it impossible to contact anyone for a refund. dishonest
  6. [R18] Chat AI 1/5 · GB Scam: Sign up for free trail and boom, you’re charged straight away
  7. [R24] Chat AI 1/5 · GB Money Taken: I did a free trial and cancelled it about an hour after i did it, to find out that it’s taken 7.99 out of my account after cancelling i am not happy and would like a refund, anybody doing the free trial be careful when you cancel it as it will take the money from your account! - i would appreciate if someone could please get in contact with me as i am not happy at all
  8. [R48] Chat AI 1/5 · GB Subscription: Can’t cancel it after accidentally paying
  9. [R93] Chat AI 1/5 · US Crash Issue: The seems to crash after having it open longer than 2 minutes
  10. [R95] Chat AI 3/5 · US Bugs: This has been one of my favorite Ai apps until as of late. The app automatically shuts down right in the middle of a chat. Please fix this bug!!!!
  11. [R98] Chat AI 3/5 · US Love but keeps crashing: I have been using this app for years and never had issues until recently. It always crashes now when in use.
  12. [R99] Chat AI 1/5 · US The app is not working: Don't waste your money; the app is not working. It disconnects after 5 seconds. I texted and emailed but received no response after paying for the subscription. It stopped working. Do not waste your money.
  13. [R2] Chat AI 5/5 · US Not very good at planning routes or finding hotels.: I just don’t think it has access to Google Maps. I asked it to divide a trip into three parts. And it mentioned a state. That I wouldn’t even be driving through if I was gonna be efficient. It makes sense that it would disregard high ways, and just draw straight line, but. It would be cool if it could do better. It’s awesome. I love it. One of t
  14. [R7] Chat AI 1/5 · US Extremely biased: They’re very biased and they make it extremely obvious that they don’t like Americans
  15. [R10] Chat AI 1/5 · US Always wrong: Always wrong
  16. [R20] Chat AI 1/5 · GB Worst AI chat I ever used: Don’t waste your money it . Not worth a penny . Tried to create AI images and it doesn’t follow my instructions. Creates photos out of nowhere. Waste of time and money .
  17. [R50] Chat AI 1/5 · GB Very annoying: Deleted all old chats, discussions, information and ideas I needed and have no I way of accessing them anymore. However they never hesitate to add more useless irrelevant features that you never use which also bog the app down and make it slow. This was a far superior app when it was simpler and actually remembered what you needed it to. Thought it was bad enough that you had to mak
  18. [R55] ChatGPT 5/5 · US Love it: I appreciate the chance to get ideas for the various projects I work on
  19. [R57] ChatGPT 1/5 · US Dan O: This is handy. I do use it a lot with substantial questioning. That being said my experience is the answers tend to be middle of the road, “safe” and sometimes outright inaccurate.
  20. [R59] ChatGPT 3/5 · US ChatGPT is the best: It really easy to use and you can be anything you want
  21. [R64] ChatGPT 5/5 · US This is a High-value tool.: This is a High-value tool that, when used correctly, solves many problems-especially regarding time.
  22. [R69] Perplexity 5/5 · US Exceptional app: First time using this app so far has done a excellent job in creating an outline in PDF file. I have a lot more to explore.
  23. [R70] Perplexity 3/5 · US Finance and coding: It’s good for reasonably simple tasks but starts hallucinating for finance forecasts and complex coding. It’ll be good to have a seamless export to excel feature instead of I copying python code and executing in VS Code
  24. [R71] Perplexity 1/5 · US Lies in the answers: The app has gone downhill, you can't upload photos, it invents facts, and you have to pay for every little thing. · translated
  25. [R72] Perplexity 5/5 · US The best of AI: Easy to use and gives detailed explanations.
  26. [R79] Chatbot AI Assistant 1/5 · US Chat: It's paid, and for some reason in dollars, even though my location is Russia. · translated
  27. [R85] Chatbot AI Assistant 1/5 · US Horror: Everything there requires a subscription. · translated
  28. [R86] Chatbot AI Assistant 5/5 · US Default AI language: There should be a setting menu to have a default language model (GPT 5.4; Claude Opus; Etc) it shouldn’t have to be switched every time the app is opened, we should also be able to “disable” or remove whichever LLM we do not want to use upon startup of the app
  29. [R87] Chatbot AI Assistant 3/5 · US It’s good, but it sucks that you have to pay for everything: Overall, it was pretty good but if you have money you can do it but overall it kind of sucks because you had to pay for everything and everything you have to pay for
  30. [R5] Chat AI 5/5 · US Love it: It has allowed me to post every day and not have to figure out what I’m going to say
  31. [R23] Chat AI 4/5 · US Very helpful: Helpful to complete assignments. Bought the app asap. Lifetime membership as well sign me up. Used it daily so beneficial game changer
  32. [R27] Chat AI 5/5 · US Amazing help: Thank you for this enciclopédia
  33. [R107] Poe 1/5 · US Dont bother downloading: You can’t use the app, they’ve made it that you only get 300 points when 1 message could cost all that and more. Its not worth your time, you’ll be irritated when you see how greedy this app is.
  34. [R108] Poe 5/5 · US Very nice: I’m creating a diss track and it’s very nice
  35. [R110] Poe 1/5 · US what happened?: i loved this app i really did i’ve been here since it had no point max and when u changed it to only 3000 it was fine okay i bared with it but 300..? absurd this app is greedy and money hungry it’s disgusting give free users more love we don’t even use those trashyadvanced bots!
  36. [R113] Poe 1/5 · US Too little points way too expensive subscription: Their isn’t a word I can use to describe the amount of HATRED I have for this app now it use to be so good it use to have so much potential but that all went DOWN THE DRAIN this app SUCKS I wouldn’t recommend it at all I installed it again seeing there was a update thinking they maybe did something better with the points but NOPE honestly I use oth
  37. [R34] Chat AI 1/5 · GB Lily: Rubbish logo creator does not do any writing that is legible so what’s the point! Caricature is fairly amusing to use
  38. [R53] ChatGPT 3/5 · US Hi: First of all, it’s slow and it makes me do a new chat and I hate that it actually causes money to do more in ChatGPT and I don’t like that so I really would hope you guys remove that and make us do it infinite instead of having to pay more and more and more more and more and more and more and more just to get more time on ChatGPT because they have to take a minute to like remember it so that’s
  39. [R60] ChatGPT 2/5 · US Change: After the update, you changed the voice so now it’s like I’m talking to a stranger. Keep the original voices on because I just don’t use the voice anymore. The terminator was Schwarzenegger, if you change him to Pee-Wee Herman, we’re supposed to take that seriously? Nahhh fix it. Please
  40. [R62] ChatGPT 3/5 · US Confused: I really like this app BUT the latest update is really horrible. The voices has changed, they sound more robotic. When I went into settings I tried to fix. I thought I had. Every time I open the app I get a new voice. Oh and they took away the live voice and text together. I loved that feature.
  41. [R116] Poe 1/5 · US Changed my mind: Yeah, changed my mind The app is just no longer good with these dumb points I send one short message, the AI gives me an essay, suddenly i just can’t send anything else Yeah, I’m genuinely just considering deleting the app cuz it fell off hard “Thank you” so much developers

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store