Does Embasis send user data or prompts to cloud AI data centers?

With a local model selected, language-model inference runs on your device. Connected features such as web search, maps, weather, and some speech paths use external services. Any optional cloud mode has a different processing boundary; see the privacy policy and feature settings.

How does Embasis use Apple MapKit for Smart Notifications?

Smart ETA uses Apple Maps route estimates and permitted location access to help calculate a departure time. Routes require online services, and notifications and background updates depend on permissions and system limits.

Can Embasis operate offline without Wi-Fi or cellular service?

Supported local conversations and writing can work offline after model setup. Downloads, web search, news, maps, weather, and some speech recognition paths need a connection.

What is Embasis Paper?

Embasis Paper is an on-device AI writing and handwriting companion. Recognition and replies run locally after model setup. Google ML Kit sends technical SDK metrics; recognition input and output stay on the device.

Ponyo is a personal AI companion for messages and voice calls. Conversations are stored locally and microphone recordings are not saved. Optional models and voices download separately.

A private AI assistant for iPhone

Embasis is a free AI assistant for iPhone that can run its models on the device. With a local model, your request is answered on the iPhone and not by a cloud server. It also plans your day, keeps meeting notes and writes a daily briefing. Its App Store privacy label is Data Not Collected.

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	Cloud assistant	Local chat app	Embasis
Where answers are made	Provider's servers	On the device	On the device, with a local model
Calendar and when to leave	Varies	Usually no	Yes
Meeting notes	Varies	Usually no	Yes
Daily briefing	Varies	Usually no	Yes
Works offline	No	Yes	Supported conversations and writing

What is the most private AI assistant for iPhone?

The most private assistant is one that answers on the device, needs no account for its AI, and collects no data. Embasis does this with a local model selected. Its App Store label is Data Not Collected. Check the label and privacy policy of any app you compare it with.

Is Embasis a chatbot or an assistant?

Both. A local chat app gives you a model to talk to. Embasis also connects to the things you do each day: calendar, Smart ETA, meeting notes, a daily briefing, health overview, places and a notes workspace.

What stays on my iPhone?

With a local model selected, language-model answers are made on the device. Supported conversations and writing can work offline after model setup.

What uses the internet?

Model downloads, web search, news, maps, weather and some speech paths need a connection. Optional cloud modes have a separate provider boundary. You choose what to connect, and the privacy policy gives the details.

Does Embasis cost anything?

Embasis is free on the App Store. It requires iOS 26 or later.

Which iPhones can run it?

Embasis needs iOS 26 or later. Available models depend on the device, its memory, the software version and region. Apple Intelligence is one option where the device supports it, and other models download inside the app.

Updated October 31, 2026 by Michael Liu. How to run AI locally on iPhone. Privacy policy.