enclaveai.app

What It Is

Enclave AI is a private AI assistant for iPhone and Mac, positioned as local, offline, and privacy-first. Its free Local plan runs AI directly on your device and supports unlimited local models, on-device voice chat, custom assistants, document chat, plus Shortcuts and Siri. The Pro version adds access to cloud models such as GPT, Claude, Gemini, and DeepSeek.

Core Capabilities and Privacy

Based on the available site copy, Enclave’s key differentiator is not model size or advanced workflows, but “local execution + no account tracking.” The free tier emphasizes working without an internet connection, making it suitable for private conversations, offline Q&A, and lightweight document interactions. When using cloud models, messages are forwarded to the model provider, but the company says they are not stored on Enclave servers. Note that the website does not disclose the specific list of local models, context length, multimodal capabilities, or Chinese interface support, so output quality and the Chinese-language experience still need hands-on testing.

Pricing and Quotas

The Local plan is permanently free with no time limit. Pro costs $9.99/month, and the subscription fee is converted into an equivalent $9.99 in cloud AI credits, usable with supported cloud models. The company says there is no markup. Credits reset every billing cycle, and unused credits do not roll over. Subscriptions and cancellations are managed through the Apple App Store. There is currently no free trial for Pro, and cloud models cannot be used inside the built-in system without a subscription.

Pros and Cons

Pros: a low barrier to free local AI, offline usage, no registration required, a clear privacy-focused narrative, and unified access to multiple major cloud models without configuring API keys. Cons: platform support is limited to iPhone and Mac, with no visible Windows, Android, or Web version; cloud model access pauses once credits are used up; and there is no information about enterprise plans, teams, APIs, or compliance certifications.

Who It’s For and Access from China

Enclave AI is best suited for Apple ecosystem users, privacy-conscious individuals, people who need offline AI, or users who occasionally want to call GPT/Claude/Gemini/DeepSeek. The main content does not state how well it works from mainland China. Because it relies on App Store subscriptions and certain overseas cloud models, network availability, payment region, and model access may be uncertain. Alternatives to consider include ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, as well as local tools such as Ollama, LM Studio, Jan, and Msty.