ChatBoost
ChatBoost is a third-party ChatGPT client designed for the Android platform, aimed at enriching the ChatGPT experience. By using your own O...
Last verified:
What is ChatBoost?
ChatBoost is a powerful, privacy-focused AI chat client for Android that lets users connect their own API keys from providers like OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, Mistral, DeepSeek, Qwen, Bedrock, and Ollama without requiring any login or account creation. It delivers a fast, efficient mobile experience with features like streaming responses, local chat history storage, and support for advanced AI capabilities including tool calling, web search, image generation with DALL-E 3, vision analysis, voice input/output, and AI agents. The app emphasizes simplicity and speed, using Material You design with dark mode, haptic feedback, and customizable prompts from a built-in library.
Key highlights include the AI Keyboard extension, which integrates AI directly into any app for drafting, rewriting, translating, polishing text, or generating replies without switching contexts. Users can switch models seamlessly for tasks, track API usage statistics, pin favorite chats, encrypt API keys, and manage token counts. It supports Markdown rendering, parallel chats, custom endpoints/proxies, backups/restores, and MCP for extended tools, making it ideal for power users who want control over their AI interactions.
Designed for individuals who prefer bring-your-own-key workflows, such as developers, researchers, content creators, students, and professionals needing on-the-go AI without vendor lock-in or data sharing. It's perfect for those valuing local privacy, multi-provider flexibility, and mobile-optimized features like voice during commutes or keyboard aids in daily apps. Free to download with premium unlocks for advanced tools, costs depend on your API provider's billing.
ChatBoost pricing
Pricing model: Free
Free to download and use with your own API key; basic chatting and many features available immediately. Premium subscription unlocks advanced capabilities like AI Agent, full AI Keyboard, and more tools (exact price not listed on page, via in-app purchases). API usage billed directly by your chosen provider (e.g., OpenAI), not ChatBoost.
ChatBoost pros
- No login or account required
- Supports OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and more
- Bring your own API key
- Faster response speeds
- AI Keyboard for any app
- Local chat history storage
- API usage statistics tracking
- DALL-E 3 image generation
- Image vision capabilities
- Voice input and text-to-speech
- Customizable prompt library
- Stream message support
- Dark mode and Material You
- Haptic feedback integration
- Tool calling and AI agents
- Web search integration
- Token usage monitoring
- API key encryption
ChatBoost cons
- Requires own API key setup
- Costs billed by providers
- Premium for advanced features
- No built-in free models
- Limited to Android platform
- Local storage risks data loss
- No native video upload
- Depends on provider stability
- Export prompts not straightforward
- No CSV conversation export yet
Frequently asked questions about ChatBoost
Is ChatBoost free to use?
You can download ChatBoost and get started for free. Some advanced capabilities are part of Premium, and if you connect your own provider key, usage is billed by that provider, not through a separate ChatBoost model fee.
Do I need to create an account or log in?
No. ChatBoost does not require a product account before you start. You can add your provider key and begin chatting, switching models, and using tools right away.
Can I use my own API key?
Yes. ChatBoost is built around a bring-your-own-key workflow, so you can use the providers you already trust with your own account, quota, and billing.
Which models and providers are supported?
ChatBoost supports OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, OpenRouter, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, DeepSeek, DashScope, Ollama, Bedrock, and more, with flexible model switching inside the app.
Is my data safe?
Yes. When you send a request, your content is sent only to the model provider or search service you choose for that task. ChatBoost does not rely on a separate product account backend, and your conversation history is stored locally on your device by default.
What can I use AI Keyboard for?
AI Keyboard is useful for drafting, rewriting, translating, polishing, and sending quick replies without leaving the app you are typing in. It helps bring AI directly into everyday writing flows, like generating product reviews or reply suggestions from screenshots.
How is ChatBoost different from other AI apps?
ChatBoost is more than a basic chat wrapper. It brings together multi-model switching, streaming chat, tool calling, web search, image workflows, voice input, assistants, and local history in one mobile-first experience with no login required.
Does it support image generation and vision?
Yes, ChatBoost supports DALL-E 3 for image generation, image vision for analyzing uploaded photos, and integrated image workflows alongside text chats.
Can I track my API usage?
Yes, the app provides API usage statistics and token usage monitoring to help you keep track of costs and consumption from your providers.
What voice features are available?
Voice input allows natural dictation, text-to-speech reads replies aloud, and it works well on the go, updated with Microsoft Speech SDK for better stability.