Chatika review: a guide to using an iOS client that lets you switch AI models freely

As big modeling technology evolves, users are faced with a new choice: whether to accept a particular platform-bound model or seek a freer, more privacy-preserving way to use the AI?Chatika because of iOS Users provided the latter answer.

Chatika It is a free AI The Conversation Client, at its core, is characterized by a "client-only" design. This means that it doesn't store any of the user's conversation history in the cloud or API KeyAll data is retained on the user's own device. This model allows users to take ownership of their data by bringing their own API Key Access to any supported AI Modeling Service Provider.

numerous API In service.Chatika Silicon-based flow integrated by default SiliconCloud Platform.SiliconCloud A large model in itself API an aggregation and acceleration platform that integrates multiple models from the industry's mainstream, such as Alibaba's Qwen2 Series, Smart Spectrum's GLM-4 and the depth of the search for DeepSeek V2 etc. [1] Through it, the user needs only one API Key You can then switch between models, which simplifies the development and testing process.

This article demonstrates how the Chatika Configure and use the SiliconCloud Large modeling services offered.

Install Chatika

exist Apple App Store Search in "Chatika" is available for download and installation. Application Requirements iOS 17.1 or higher.

The first time you launch the app you will be taken to the welcome page and the language will be set automatically according to the system. After the boot process, the interface will jump to the service provider (Provider) setup page where users can access API Services.

Connecting to Silicon Mobility SiliconCloud Services

Chatika Provides two ways to use the SiliconCloud service approach:

1. One-click trial mode

For new users, the quickest way is to click directly on the interface in the SiliconFlow(silicon-based flow) option. After the first activation, there is no need to manually configure the API KeyYou can get 10,000 Token The free trial credit, which applies to the SiliconCloud All models supported by the platform.

2. Use your own API Key

If you run out of trial credit or wish to use it for a longer period of time, you can start the trial from SiliconCloud Official website to get independent API KeyThe

1. Open the Silicon Mobility website (https://cloud.siliconflow.cn/) and register or log in to your account.
2. In the console select "API Key" and create a new key, then copy it for subsequent use in the Chatika Medium Configuration.

Mastering the dialog interface

Chatika The dialog interface is divided into three main areas:

• top of window:: Displays the currently used model provider. If the model supports multimodal, there will be a "Picture" badge here, which can be clicked to send a picture.
• middle area:: The body of the dialog message. Underneath each message here is a rich set of interaction options, such as "quote", "create branch", "go back to a point and resend", and "Re-generate reply". The "Create Branch" feature is particularly useful as it allows the user to start at any point in the conversation and explore a completely different conversation path without destroying the original context.
• Bottom Operation Bar: Here it is "Persona"(Persona) shortcut selection bar. The app comes preconfigured with some commonly used AI roles and also supports user customization.

Dialog Settings and Templates

Click on the dialog title or the Configure button in the upper right corner to access the detailed settings for the current dialog. Here, the user is able to change the model at any time or PersonaThe "Extra Custom Prompts" are available only for the current dialog. It's worth noting that the Additional Custom Prompts are only available for the current conversation, which facilitates task-specific fine-tuning.

If a model-specific configuration (e.g., a specific model + a specific Persona + specific prompt words) to your satisfaction, you can save it as a template for future one-click recall.

Dialogue management

Clicking on the button in the upper left corner of the dialog screen will slide out the sidebar. This provides the ability to search, star and bulk delete all conversations. If you long-press on a conversation, you can also rename it, delete it or create a copy branch based on the previous full conversation.

Online Search

Chatika An online search function is also integrated. The user only needs to fill in the search service provider's API KeyThe program can trigger real-time web searches during conversations for AI The answer to the question provides an up-to-date source of information.