X’s Grok AI Chatbot is coming to iOS as a standalone app

Grok, the AI-based assistant that debuted on social media platform X, is now available as a standalone app.

Elon Musk’s xAI startup has launched Grok 2, the second iteration of its AI model, as a custom device iOS appAllowing users to access its features without requiring an X subscription.

Users can sign in using their email address, Apple account, or other supported platforms. The app provides tools to answer questions and create images, while also offering a tiered subscription plan for advanced features.

This release is xAI’s first significant step away from its exclusive partnership with X (formerly Twitter), marking a bigger push to compete more directly with AI rivals, from Google Gemini to Meta AI and Cloud.ai. quite The most popular is OpenAI’s ChatGPTwhich in November saw its number of visitors double to 3.9 billion, according to Sameweb.

The app has drawn attention for its conversational tone and sense of humor. According to its App Store description, Grok also prioritizes privacy, in an effort to securely manage user data interactions.

Grok launches in November 2023 Built-in X And made available to paying subscribers. In December 2024, the free version became available with limited usage, such as 10 daily queries.

CEO X Musk has positioned Assistant as a direct competitor to prominent chatbots but with a distinct personality. At launch, X posted that the puppy would be “funny” and “politically neutral.”