Orvena
A complete on-device AI assistant for iPhone that manages meetings, finds places, reads photos, and talks naturally — no account or server required.
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What is Orvena?
Orvena is an on-device AI assistant for iPhone that runs a language model directly on the phone's silicon for privacy. It integrates with native iOS tools (calendar, reminders, maps, photos, health, alarms) and optional third-party services via connectors (Notion, GitHub, Linear, Jira, Zapier, Home Assistant), all while keeping conversations and data local to the device.
Orvena pricing
Pricing model: Free
Free tier (on-device assistant, phone tools, web search, image understanding). Premium Unlock: $14.99 one-time payment (voice, service connectors, scheduled tasks, cloud model support).
Orvena pros
- Complete on-device AI with local language model inference—no data sent to external servers
- Transparent data ledger shows exactly what data moves off-device and requires explicit user consent
- Voice conversation support with on-device synthesis; multimodal with photo understanding
- One-time $14.99 purchase unlocks all premium features—no subscription or recurring charges
- Supports MCP (Model Context Protocol) for custom third-party integrations
- Scheduled tasks can check information at specified times and notify via Dynamic Island
Orvena cons
- iPhone only—no Android version mentioned
- Premium features (voice, service connectors, scheduled tasks) require paid unlock
- Model performance and capabilities depend on iPhone hardware; offline-only if cloud models not connected
- Limited to pre-configured service integrations unless user sets up custom MCP server
Frequently asked questions about Orvena
Does Orvena send my conversations to its servers?
No. Conversations stay on your device. There is no Orvena server—all inference runs locally on your iPhone. The data egress ledger lists exactly what moves off-device.
What happens if I run the app offline?
The on-device model works fully offline. Some features (web search, weather, cloud models) require internet, but the core assistant functions whether connected or not.
Is there a subscription, or is it a one-time purchase?
One-time purchase. The free tier is unlimited, and Premium Unlock is a $14.99 one-time payment—no subscription or trial expiry.
Can I connect Orvena to my own cloud AI models?
Yes, with Premium. If you have an OpenRouter key or your own API key, you can use cloud models with explicit per-action consent.