Maid
Android Ollama client + on-device fallback for small models. Cross-platform Flutter.
Editorial verdict: “Best cross-platform Android-friendly Ollama client. Falls back to on-device for tiny models.”
Compatibility at a glance
Which runtime + OS combos this app works against. Source of truth for "will it run on my setup?"
What it is
Maid is for anyone who wants to chat with local models on Android without being locked to a single runtime. It bridges to a remote Ollama server over LAN or VPN, but also embeds llama.cpp directly on the phone for small models like Llama 3.2 3B Q4. The Flutter UI is functional but less polished than Enchanted on iOS, and on-device mode is strictly for tiny models—anything larger needs a server. If you need a single app that works across Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, and macOS, and you're comfortable with a slightly rougher interface, Maid delivers. Just don't expect it to run a 7B model on your phone.
✓ Strengths
- +True cross-platform (Android included)
- +On-device + remote-server modes
- +Open-source MIT
△ Caveats
- −Flutter UI doesn't feel as polished as Enchanted on iOS
- −On-device mode only viable for tiny models
About the Mobile app category
iOS / Android app that talks to your local model server.
Where to go from here
Pre-filled with this app's recommended use case + budget tier. Get the full rig + runtime + model picks.
The full directory — filter by category, runtime, OS, privacy posture, or VRAM.
What this app talks to: Ollama, vLLM, llama.cpp, MLX, LM Studio. The upstream layer.
Did this app work for you on a specific rig? Submit the benchmark — it powers the model + hardware pages.