5 best AI apps to try on iPhones in 2024

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming popular in electronic devices. While Samsung and Google are already at the forefront of this, Apple did lag behind in the space, until recently, when it introduced Apple Intelligence. Now, iPhones do lack native AI features (until later this year at least). However, the Cupertino-based tech giant’s smartphones do support some pretty cool third-party AI apps. Check out this list of the five best third-party AI applications you can enjoy on your iPhone, until Apple Intelligence is rolled out. 

The best AI apps for iPhones in 2024

AI apps are often geared towards addressing a specific requirement. These range from chatbots and content generation to transcribing voice notes and photo editors. We have scoured the App Store to bring you the best AI apps that deserve a space on your iPhone in 2024. 

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1. ChatGPT

2. Otter

3. Lensa

4. Socratic

5. Perplexity AI

1. ChatGPT

This list would be incomplete without ChatGPT, the AI chatbot that has taken the world by storm since its release in late 2022. The iOS version of the app arrived in May last year. The basic version is free to use and you can browse the internet to get information as well as generate text for various purposes. The more advanced Plus version gives you access to new features, uploads files and images, and also generates images using the DALL-E3 model.

2. Otter

If you are tired of taking notes during meetings, lectures, and interviews, Otter AI will do that for you. It is an AI-powered transcription app that converts spoken English words into written text in real-time. Otter AI can record in-person meetings and the iOS app also works with Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet. Apart from audio, it can also capture presentation slides and generate summaries. This makes it perfect for those who want to take detailed notes for future use.

3. Lensa

Lensa is an AI photo editor app. It can generate artistic avatars of people using their real-life selfies. You can alter your photos and create unique engaging characters in different styles that look just like you. The app utilises neural networks and deep learning to do this. There are also common editing features like background blur, exposure adjustments, and more.

4. Socratic

Socratic is an AI app from Google. This one is for all students out there who require help with homework. You have to take pictures of the questions you’re having trouble with. The learning app then delivers reliable answers by using online resources.

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Additionally, it also provides videos, step-by-step tutorials, and concepts so that you can learn them. Socratic supports a variety of subjects including Trigonometry, Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, and more. 

5. Perplexity AI

Perplexity AI is an alternative to Google Search if you’re looking to search the web. This is because it cites its sources for every information it provides so that you can verify its accuracy and reliability. The AI tool is powered by natural language processing and delivers real-world detailed information along with guided AI search, threaded discussions, community learning, and a personal library. 

The aforementioned AI apps for iPhones will simplify your daily routine and make your device smarter. As AI tools become advanced, more apps are expected to crop up in the near future.