Anthropic, the company behind the AI-powered Claude chatbot, has introduced its iOS app, marking the mobile debut of Claude. The announcement was made on Wednesday, heralding the app’s worldwide availability. The move represents a significant expansion beyond Claude’s web interface, giving users a dedicated smartphone experience.
Main features of iOS Application
The Claude iOS app mirrors the functionality of the corresponding web app, providing a seamless transition for users familiar with the web interface. Early reviews highlight the optimization and user-friendly design, which makes interacting with the AI assistant intuitive on mobile devices.
A notable feature of the iPhone app is its vision capabilities. With the user’s consent, the app can use the device’s camera and photo library to perform real-time image analysis. This functionality allows users to take pictures of objects and prompt AI to recognize them, enhancing the app’s utility beyond text-based interactions.
Subscription plans and pricing
While the app is available for free download, users are still subject to restrictions similar to those on the free version of the web interface. Access is limited to Haiku or Sonnet AI models, with daily message limits determined by server load. Claude offers three AI variants—Haiku, Sonnet, and Opus—each offering different speeds and levels of intelligence.
To unlock additional features and bypass usage limits, users can opt for a Pro subscription for $20 per month. This subscription grants access to all three AI models, increased chat limits, and priority access during peak usage times.
In addition to individual subscriptions, Anthropic has introduced one Team plan suitable for the business. Priced at $30 per user per month with a minimum of five seats, this plan offers advanced features such as higher usage rates, access to 200K context window mode for processing long documents, and all the benefits included in the Pro tier.
The launch of the Claude iOS app demonstrates Anthropic’s strategic expansion into the mobile market, providing users with a convenient and flexible platform to interact with AI-powered support. With a wide range of subscription options catering to personal and business needs, Claude aims to provide comprehensive solutions for diverse user requirements.
