Open Minis
What is Open Minis?
Local-first iOS AI agent that runs on your iPhone and can act on Health, Calendar, HomeKit, web pages and more, using.
Minis is a free iOS app described as a local-first, on-device AI agent that can carry out multi-step tasks using tools and native iOS frameworks. The listing says data stays on the iPhone by default and that you bring your own API key from providers such as Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. It also lists a built-in browser, a skills system, persistent memory, and Siri Shortcuts support.
Pricing. Open Minis is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Asking an AI agent to manage calendar events and reminders
- Querying HealthKit data such as steps, sleep, or heart rate
- Controlling HomeKit lights, switches, and scenes from a chat
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Why this app is in B tier
B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Open Minis scores 75 out of 100: rating 98, rating count 66, App Store search rank 35, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and B tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Minis - Local-First On-Device AI Agent
Minis is a local-first, on-device AI agent that goes beyond chat. All your data stays on your iPhone - nothing is uploaded to a server by default. Running locally means lower latency and stronger privacy, while the agent still takes real action: browsing the web, accessing your health data, managing your schedule, controlling your smart home, and automating complex tasks.
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Local-First AI Agent
Unlike cloud-only chatbots, Minis runs directly on your device and keeps your data there. The agent executes multi-step tasks autonomously, using tools and native iOS frameworks to get things done - not just answer questions, and not just relay everything to the cloud.
Multi-Model, Your Choice
Bring your own API key. Choose from leading AI providers:
- Anthropic Claude
- OpenAI GPT
- Google Gemini
- DeepSeek
- Kimi (Moonshot AI)
- OpenRouter
- Any OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Deep iOS Integration
The agent accesses Apple frameworks natively:
- HealthKit - steps, heart rate, sleep, workouts, SpO2
- Calendar & Reminders - create events, check availability, manage tasks
- HomeKit - control lights, switches, scenes, and smart accessories
- Photos - search, organize, and export from your library
- Location & Maps - current location, directions, nearby POIs
- Vision - OCR text recognition, object detection, barcode scanning
- Speech - real-time transcription and text-to-speech
- Weather - current conditions, hourly and daily forecasts
Built-in Web Browser
Navigate pages, take screenshots, extract content, fill forms, and interact with websites - all driven by the AI agent in the background.
Skills System
Import or create custom AI skills to extend the agent's capabilities. Share skills with others or build your own for specialized workflows.
Persistent Memory
The agent remembers your preferences, project context, and recurring patterns across sessions - building a personalized assistant that improves over time, all stored locally on your device.
Siri Shortcuts
Automate AI tasks with Siri and the Shortcuts app. Send prompts with file attachments, wait for results, and chain into complex workflows - all hands-free.
Privacy by Design
Your API keys and data stay on-device. Fine-grained permission controls let you decide exactly which personal data the agent can access. No account required. No data collected.
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Questions about Open Minis
Does my data leave the iPhone?
The listing says all your data stays on your iPhone and nothing is uploaded to a server by default. It also says your API keys stay on-device. Requests to a chosen AI provider are not described in detail.
Do I need an account or a subscription?
No account is required and no data is collected. It is free to download, and no in-app purchases are shown.
Which AI models can I use?
You bring your own API key. Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Kimi (Moonshot AI), OpenRouter, and any OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
Is Open Minis free?
Yes. Open Minis is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
Is Open Minis right for me?
Open Minis is built for asking an AI agent to manage calendar events and reminders, querying healthkit data such as steps, sleep, or heart rate, controlling homekit lights, switches, and scenes from a chat. It sits in the AI agent list on AppTierList.
Is Open Minis worth it?
Open Minis is B tier, ranked #13 of 17 AI agent apps with a score of 75 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 408 ratings. Good, and 12 apps rank above it.
How does Open Minis compare to BonzAI?
Open Minis is B tier at 75; BonzAI is B tier at 76. BonzAI ranks higher. Open Minis is free, with no in-app purchases, BonzAI is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Open Minis updated?
Open Minis was updated 34 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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All the facts
Ranking
- List
- AI Agent (B tier, #13)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 75 / 100
- Rank in list
- #13 of 17
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.9 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 408
App
- Price
- Free download
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (34 days ago)
- Size
- 417 MB
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Age rating
- 17+
- Languages
- 17
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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