
BastionChat
Local on-device AI with advanced models for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Complete privacy, no cloud, no tracking.
Introducing BastionChat
The Ultimate Privacy-First AI Experience
BastionChat revolutionizes AI interaction by bringing powerful language models directly to your device. Experience advanced AI conversations, voice interaction, and document analysis - all while maintaining complete privacy and control over your data.
All processing happens on your device
Latest models with reasoning capabilities
Works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
See BastionChat in action - Live demo
Powerful Features
🏠 100% Local Processing
BastionChat runs entirely on your device using advanced local language models. Your conversations never leave your computer, ensuring complete privacy and eliminating any concerns about data collection or surveillance.
- No internet connection required for AI chat
- Zero data collection or tracking
- Complete conversation privacy
- Works offline anywhere
🧠 Advanced AI Capabilities
BastionChat features cutting-edge AI capabilities powered by the latest models including Gemma 3 and Qwen 3 (thinking) models, delivering exceptional performance for complex reasoning tasks.
Advanced Features

BastionChat's advanced RAG system in action
📚 Advanced Model Management
BastionChat features a sophisticated model management system with support for GGUF model formats, dynamic downloading, and intelligent model discovery.
Curated collection of optimized models for different use cases
Switch between models seamlessly based on your needs
Multiple quantization levels for optimal performance
Automatically finds and manages locally available models

Easy model management and selection interface
🚀 Quick Start Experience
Get started with BastionChat in seconds. Our intuitive onboarding process guides you through setting up your first AI model and having your first conversation - no technical knowledge required.
Download and configure your first AI model with a single tap
Interactive walkthrough of all major features and capabilities
Pre-configured settings optimized for the best user experience
Contextual tips and assistance throughout your journey

Getting started is simple and intuitive
📄 Intelligent Document Summarization
Transform lengthy documents into concise, actionable insights. BastionChat's advanced summarization engine extracts key points, highlights important information, and creates structured summaries tailored to your needs.
Process PDFs, web pages, text files, and more with ease
Get organized summaries with key points, action items, and highlights
Choose from brief overviews to detailed analysis
Maintain references to source material for verification

Intelligent document analysis and summarization
Available Models
Choose from our curated selection of optimized AI models
Model Name | Family | Size | Quantization | Context | Capabilities | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hermes-3-Llama-3.2-3B | Llama | 2.02 GB | Q4_K_M | 4K | Advanced Reasoning | ⭐ Suggested |
Llama-3.2-1B-Instruct | Llama | 0.81 GB | Q4_K_M | 4K | Instruction Tuned | ⭐ Suggested |
Qwen3-1.7B-UD | Qwen | 1.61 GB | Q6_K_XL | 32K | Deep ReasoningMultilingual | Available |
Qwen3-4B-UD | Qwen | 2.13 GB | Q3_K_XL | 32K | Deep ReasoningMultilingual | Available |
Qwen2.5-0.5B | Qwen | 0.49 GB | Q5_K_M | 32K | MultilingualCompact | ⭐ Suggested |
Phi-4-mini-instruct | Phi | 2.12 GB | Q3_K_M | 4K | CodingMath | Available |
Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct | Llama | 2.02 GB | Q4_K_M | 8K | Instruction TunedReasoning | Downloading |
Gemma-3-4B-Instruct | Gemma | 2.49 GB | Q4_K_M | 128K | MultimodalVision | Available |
LLaVA-Phi-3-mini | Phi | 2.32 GB | INT4 | 4K | MultimodalVision | ⭐ Suggested |
Technical Specifications
Core Engine
- Framework: Custom AI engine optimized for local processing
- Model Format: GGUF with multiple quantization levels
- Model Support: Gemma 3, Qwen 3 (thinking), and latest models
- Memory: Efficient memory management and caching
Features
- Chat Interface: Modern, intuitive conversation UI
- Voice Mode: Natural speech interaction capabilities
- Document RAG: Advanced indexing of PDF, web, and text files
- Document Summarization: Intelligent content extraction and analysis
- Model Parameter Customization: Control temperature, prompts, and AI settings
- Session Management: Persistent conversation history
Platform Support
- iPhone: iOS 15.0 or later
- iPad: iPadOS 15.0 or later
- Mac: macOS 12.0 or later
- Architecture: Apple Silicon optimized
- Storage: Variable (depends on selected models)
Security & Privacy
- Data Processing: 100% local, no cloud dependencies
- Network: Optional for model downloads only
- Privacy: Zero data collection or tracking
- Telemetry: No usage analytics or monitoring
Download BastionChat
Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac