OpenAI ChatGPT
OpenAI OpenAI ChatGPT is an AI chatbot tool available for download on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. This tool allows users to in...
Last verified:
What is OpenAI ChatGPT?
OpenAI ChatGPT is the official iOS app from OpenAI that brings the latest AI advancements to your iPhone and iPad. The app functions as your everyday AI assistant, providing instant answers to questions, tailored advice for cooking/travel/messages, creative inspiration for gift ideas/presentations/poems, professional input for productivity/note summarization/technical assistance, and learning opportunities for languages and history. It syncs your conversation history across all devices and integrates Whisper, OpenAI's open-source speech-recognition system, for voice input capabilities.
Key features include image generation with DALL·E 3 (create original images from descriptions or transform existing ones), voice mode with advanced voice capabilities, file uploads, search bar for finding conversations by keywords, chat history management, and access to OpenAI's latest model improvements including GPT-4o. The app supports 60+ languages including English, Romanian, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and many more. It requires iOS 17.0 or later on iPhone, iPadOS 17.0+ on iPad, and visionOS 1.0+ on Apple Vision.
OpenAI ChatGPT is designed for students (helps break down complex concepts step-by-step for homework and tests), professionals (boosts productivity with idea feedback and technical assistance), creators (generates creative content and outlines), language learners, and anyone who wants quick accurate answers without sifting through ads or multiple search results. The app is free to use with in-app purchases for paid subscriptions.
OpenAI ChatGPT pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
The app is free to use with in-app purchases available. ChatGPT Plus costs $19.99/month ($200/year) and includes expanded access to GPT-5 Instant and GPT-5.4 Thinking, Deep Research, Codex, Agent Mode, scheduled Tasks, Projects, Custom GPTs, expanded memory/context, image generation with Images 2.0 Thinking Mode, advanced voice, file uploads, and no ads. ChatGPT Go costs $8.00/month for a mid-tier option. ChatGPT Pro offers $100.00 (5x) and $200.00 (20x) options with Pro reasoning using GPT-5.4 Pro, unlimited GPT-5.4 and file uploads, unlimited faster image creation, maximum deep research and agent mode, maximum memory/context, expanded projects/tasks/custom GPTs, expanded Sora video generation access, and expanded Codex agent access. 100 Credits cost $4.00.
OpenAI ChatGPT pros
- Free to use with no ads on free tier
- Syncs conversation history across all devices
- Voice input with Whisper speech recognition
- Image generation with DALL·E 3 from descriptions
- Access to latest OpenAI models including GPT-4o
- Supports 60+ languages including Romanian
- Instant precise answers without ads
- Step-by-step homework and problem breakdown
- File uploads for additional context
- Search bar to find conversations by keywords
- Works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision
- Create practice problems similar to homework
- Dumb down complex concepts for learning
- Tailored advice for cooking travel messages
- Advanced voice mode with video capabilities
OpenAI ChatGPT cons
- Requires iOS 17.0 or later (older iPhones unsupported)
- Internet connection required (no offline features)
- Deleted chats cannot be recovered
- Some users report slower response times recently
- Occasional crashes reported by users
- Features sometimes function improperly after updates
- Data linked to you includes health location contacts
- Age rating 13+ with content restrictions
- In-app purchases required for advanced features
Frequently asked questions about OpenAI ChatGPT
Is the ChatGPT iOS app free to use?
Yes, the ChatGPT app is free to use and syncs your history across devices. It brings the newest model improvements from OpenAI including the new image generator. Paid subscriptions (Plus, Go, Pro) are available as in-app purchases for advanced features.
How do I access my conversation history in the iOS app?
To access your history, tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen, then select 'History.' Use the search bar to find conversations using keywords. You can scroll through your chat history or search to locate specific conversations.
How do I delete a conversation in the ChatGPT iOS app?
Open the conversation you want to delete, tap the three dots, and then choose 'Delete.' Alternatively, swipe left on the conversation in your history and tap the trash can icon. Deleted chats cannot be recovered, so be careful when deleting.
Can I create images with the ChatGPT iOS app?
Yes, you can create images with DALL·E 3 using the iOS app. Simply enter a description in the chat or speak it in voice mode. You can generate original images from a description or transform existing images with a few simple words.
Does the ChatGPT iOS app work on iPad?
Yes, iPhone and iPad are both supported for the ChatGPT iOS app. The app requires iPadOS 17.0 or later on iPad. The app also supports drag & drop functionality on iPad.
How do I upgrade to a paid subscription in the iOS app?
You can upgrade to a paid subscription (Plus, Go, or Pro) through in-app purchases in the ChatGPT iOS app. Subscriptions are priced per user per month. If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, you can obtain your invoice and cancel your Apple subscription through the app.
Can I use ChatGPT iOS app offline without internet?
No, an internet connection is required to process and answer questions. Offline features are not yet supported. However, you can save and retrieve chat history as needed when you have connectivity.
How do I disable chat history on iOS?
You can disable chat history on iOS through the app settings. Open settings, select Manage chat history, and you can control whether your conversations are saved. This helps you control what data is stored.
What languages does the ChatGPT iOS app support?
The app supports English and 59+ more languages including Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Mongolian, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
How do I restore a ChatGPT subscription purchased from Apple App Store?
To restore your purchase of a ChatGPT subscription made in the Apple App Store, open the ChatGPT iOS app and the subscription should automatically appear. If it doesn't, you may need to sign in with the same Apple account used for the purchase or contact support at [email protected].