Chat Answer
FreeNative iOS and Android app.
FreeFree tier
Inputs: textOutputs: text
About Chat Answer
Chat Answer (小答) is an open-source, cross-platform client for the ChatGPT API, built with Flutter. It supports iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, and web platforms. The app allows users to configure their own ChatGPT API key and API URL, store conversations and messages locally, and includes features such as markdown rendering, code block highlighting, chat stream output, and a prompts manager. It offers conversation settings, message quoting, system message support, and app-level configuration. The project is licensed under GPL-3.0 and is actively developed with multiple releases.
Key Features
Supports iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, and web platforms
Configure ChatGPT API key and API URL
Local storage for conversations and messages
Markdown rendering and code block highlighting
Chat stream output
Prompts manager with quick send button
Conversation settings, quote message, system message support
Message deletion and app-level settings
Code replication feature
Multiple chat scenarios
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free and open-source (GPL-3.0)
- Multi-platform support (iOS, Android, desktop, web)
- Local storage ensures privacy of conversations
- Supports markdown and code syntax highlighting
- Stream output for real-time responses
- Prompts manager for reusable templates
Cons
- Requires a ChatGPT API key, which incurs usage costs
- Dependent on third-party API; not an official OpenAI app
- Limited community size and support compared to mainstream clients
Best For
Personal ChatGPT assistant on mobile and desktopCode generation and analysis with code highlightingConversation management with local storageCustom prompts for specific tasksOffline-capable chat history access
FAQ
What is Chat Answer?
Chat Answer (小答) is an open-source, cross-platform client that uses the ChatGPT API to provide a custom chat interface. It is built with Flutter and supports iOS, Android, desktop, and web.
Is Chat Answer free?
The app itself is free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license. However, you need your own ChatGPT API key to use it, which involves usage costs from OpenAI.
What platforms are supported?
Chat Answer supports iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, and web (via Flutter web).
Does Chat Answer store conversations locally?
Yes, conversations and messages are stored locally on your device, providing privacy and offline access to history.