# 3sparks Chat

> AI Chat Client and Keyboard

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6736871168](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6736871168)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6736871168`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 3sparks Labs LLC
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (28 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-30
- **First published:** 2024-10-16
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/3sparks-chat/id6736871168)
- **Website:** [https://3sparks.net](https://3sparks.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://3sparks.net/privacy.html](https://3sparks.net/privacy.html)

## Description

Chat smarter with 3sparks Chat – your personal LLM client for local and cloud models.

Connect to your favorite AI models, whether they’re running on your own machine or through cloud services:

• Local models like LM Studio, Ollama, AnythingLLM, OpenWebUI (Mac, PC, or Linux)
• Cloud-based APIs like OpenAI, Mistral, Gemini and others

Now with powerful new tools:

• Image & file support – Upload images (for vision-capable models) or text files (supported by all models) to enhance your chats.
• Web content reader – Fetch and include webpage content in your chats using Jina Reader
• Home screen widget – Start a new chat instantly by snapping a photo, uploading an image, pasting clipboard text, or starting blank
• Share extension – Send text or links from any app into 3S Chat with a tap

Plus, the built-in AI Keyboard Extension lets you rephrase and fine-tune your writing in any app like iMessage, WhatsApp, and email:

• Customizable prompts for instant rewriting
• Personalized tone and style settings
• No forced cloud storage – your data, your choice

3S Chat is optimized for iOS, iPadOS and VisionOS, so you can enjoy a seamless experience across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro.

## Rankings

- #225,624 — Overall

## Review summary

3sparks Chat is praised for easy setup, strong local-LMM integration, and a one-time price, with active development and good iOS usability. However reviewers report reliability issues with local servers, billing problems, and notable feature gaps for power users, such as default prompts and backgrounding. Missing Live Activity, grounding options, drag-and-drop PDF support, and general background streaming pose recurring pain points. Overall, it's a solid option for local LLMs and a good value, but reliability and feature gaps limit broader adoption until addressed.

### Pros

- Easy to set up and get running, with quick connections to local LLMs via LM Studio, Ollama, or TailScale.
- Active development and responsive support from the developer, with frequent updates and new features.
- One-time purchase and no ongoing subscription, offering straightforward pricing.
- Good support for local models and visual inputs (image enablement) and solid iOS integration.
- Simple, intuitive UI that makes it easy to use for everyday tasks.

### Cons

- Reliability and performance issues when using local servers (connections fail, timeouts, slow or stuck LLMs).
- Billing problems, including charges and difficulty canceling subscriptions.
- Limited customization for power users (no default prompts, no locking of temperature/context/model, etc.).
- Missing features and background behavior (no iOS Live Activity, no backgrounding while streaming, grounding/search missing for Gemini, no drag-and-drop/local PDFs).
- Occasional model-specific quirks (garbled responses or compatibility issues with certain models).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6736871168)