On-device AI is going mainstream on Mac and iOS apps. The spotlight is on Reps, an AI fitness coach that runs on-device using HealthKit and the Apple Foundation Model Framework. When the framework isn’t ready, it pivots to Gemini as a heavier cruncher [1].
On-device health coaching follows a hybrid path. Reps logs Apple Watch metrics to HealthKit, snaps meals for nutrition, and blends on-device processing with Gemini as a fallback while the Apple Foundation Model Framework elevates on-device AI [1].
Amen: Bible Verse Daily Prayer adds an AI chat for Biblical guidance and a daily verse widget. The promoter post touts Lifetime Premium Access, with a limited-time “FREE Lifetime” offer, but users report paywalls and confusion [2].
Meanwhile, the Mac crowd is debating a true “killer AI app” for Mac. Picks highlighted include a mix of on-device and cloud-powered tools like Spokenly (voice-to-text), Shadow.do (meeting recordings), Refine.sh (grammar), and VoiceInk (dictation), among others [3].
- Spokenly — voice-to-text
- Shadow.do — meeting recordings
- Refine.sh — grammar & spelling
- VoiceInk — dictation
- Others like Alter, MacWhisper, SuperWhisper, Lm Studio, Ollama, Thinkbuddy, and Grammarly round out the chatter [3].
Privacy, latency, and platform tooling are shaping product bets as on-device AI pushes deeper into daily Mac/iOS workflows. Watch how Apple Foundation Model Framework evolves and which apps nail the balance of speed and privacy next [1].
References
I built an AI fitness coach that actually USES your Apple Watch data (runs on-device when possible), logs nutrition with a picture, syncs everything with HealthKit and uses Apple Foundation Model Framework
Reps app uses Apple Watch data, HealthKit, Gemini and Foundation Model Framework; on-device AI coach with insights and trial options.
View source[FREE for 24 hours] Amen: Bible Verse Daily Prayer – Lifetime Premium Access (iOS Bible AI Chat)
iOS Bible app Amen offers AI chat, daily verses; free lifetime promo conflicted by paywall, user complaints, and feedback frustrations.
View sourceWhat is that killer AI app that you have installed on your Mac or MBP?
Mac AI apps discussed; top picks include Alter, Spokenly, Shadow.do; debates on pricing, free models, jargon handling and opinions.
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