Reins: Chat for Ollama

Name: Reins: Chat for Ollama
Rating: 4.5 (258 reviews)
Author: Ibrahim Cetin

by Ibrahim Cetin

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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4.5 258 ratings · App Store

5/5Advanced technology
We have been utilizing this as both the front end and back in operations in AI and VI operations analytics within our infrastructure we have found that this has been a very exciting platform and tool that allows us to use existing infrastructure resources that are not to the general public, but at the same time balancing out public access in our processes operations in our research. I do recommend that if you’re going to utilize this in an environment that is in a corporate structure or research center that you allow this to run in your infrastructure that has the suitable configuration, including TPU and GPU included in the configuration inside the servers itself and have high speed storage interaction and connection connections that allow the process to collect the information necessary and then provide the most non-biased laboratory information and also will allow your team to create your own models as well. Done our initial research and development. Did this information allowed to be used and collect an invoice information other models within the system, but for security reasons and other aspects of this, we decided to disable dysfunction in our production side of our house however, in the research side on how it’s the best we still have it available but a production and more sensitive stuff because of security and the lack of guardrails and business ethics of those are outside the world of our development in ethics disabled this before it could be also used against us as well, but we get strong. Kudos to this platform and so thankful that it’s available.

Kidplus1 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5It’s bonafide!
As a recent convert the localized models and Ollama I must say I’m a believer. Frankly, I’m probably lucky to have started now because the selection of models that can run in my Mac mini is impressive—already finding quality that matches or surpasses my personal Gemini 2.5 pro and pro research — which has been the best so far. Now I’m running local for free and with Reins I can extend this newfound freedom and security to have a pretty seamless experience from clouds to home. Thank you. You are honored for making this and giving it away

Watchman Reeves · 31 Jul 2026
2/5Used to be decent, now charges a subscription (or $100) to use basic model features on local hosts
Thinking and tool use are basic features provided by the already running ollama server. I get gating some features, like search API features, or things that require your custom MCP server, but gating basic model features like thinking, image input support, or simple things like a server list, model parameters, and other things that the users are already getting just by running ollama is just kind of... clownish i could see paying $10 or so for some of those features. one time. the more premium lifetime access for the search feature and custom tools and whatever also makes sense, but a subscription fee for features that were already freely available before makes me sad. i could just pay $20 for for claude credits to deploy openwebui with a self update script or something and use that in safari at that point 😭

Olivine Cat · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Exceptional
I’m not sure if i’ve ever written a review but I want to here. It’s a very professional looking app that gives me a solution i’ve been looking for for awhile - using my locally hosted AI in a package similar to the chatgpt app. My only complaint is that when it’s writing the response, the screen sort of jitters up and down if you try and scroll up to read while it’s still going. That is the only issue I’ve had. Bravo!

lubo2001 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Really good so far
It’s really good so far, fast once you have a good Ollama setup and love having an app finally. Needs a more work with features like being able to delete chats once done, if you have multiple models being able to make one a default and possibly even adding your own cloud name like what OpenWebui allows. Hopefully it gets there but for now it’s a solid app.

sxklass · 31 Jul 2026

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1.0
1.1
Bug fixes and UI improvements.
1.2
Improved DeepSeek-R1 support! Thoughts are now separated with a collapsible section for better readability.
1.2.1
Now, reasoning messages from compatible models are shown separately for better readability.
1.3
Some bug fixes.
1.3.1
Bug fixes
1.3.2
Fixed an issue where the chat could scroll up automatically while generating a response. Everything should now stay steady while you chat!
1.3.3
- Improved accessibility: all UI now respects system font size settings. - Fixed issue where thinking indicator would disappear unexpectedly. - Fixed issue where chat title appeared empty while generating.
1.3.4
This version brings bug fixes and improvements. Changes: - Fixed save as a new model functionality - Error messages are now clearer and more helpful - Various minor improvements
2.0.0
Reins V2 is here. Tools, web search, file attachments, and thinking mode. The full power of your models, finally in your pocket. What's new: - Models can now call tools and reason across multiple steps - Built-in web search — no API key needed - Attach PDFs, CSVs, and text files to any conversation - Browse, download, and manage models from the app - Manage multiple servers and switch between them instantly - Access Ollama Cloud or your server from anywhere - Thinking mode for models that reason before they answer - Branch any chat to explore alternative paths - Chat without leaving a trace with Temporary Chats - Continue cut-off responses right where they stopped - Export and import your conversations Plus a redesigned configure sheet, a wave of bug fixes and improvements under the hood.
2.0.1
This update contains great improvements and minor bug fixes: - Background Processing: Reins now generates responses in the background, so you don't have to wait with the app open (Requires iOS or iPadOS 26.0+, enabled by default). - Improved Web Search: New toggle to force full page fetches, found under System Prompt Context in Settings (disabled by default). Search results expanded to 5. - New Chat Stats: See total duration, token count, and tokens/s. - Audio Model Support: See which models support audio. - General improvements and bug fixes
2.0.2
This update contains great improvements and minor bug fixes: - Background Processing: Reins now generates responses in the background on iOS/iPadOS 26.0+, so you don't have to keep the app open while waiting. - Better Code Blocks: Syntax highlighting and a floating copy button for code. - Docker Model Runner Support: Use DMR models via the Ollama-compatible endpoint. - Improved Web Search: New toggle to force full page fetches (under System Prompt Context in Settings, disabled by default). Search results expanded to 5. - General improvements and bug fixes.
2.0.3 · 21 Jul 2026
This update contains great improvements and minor bug fixes: - Background Generation: Reins now generates responses in the background on iOS/iPadOS 26.0+, so you don't have to keep the app open while waiting. - Improved System Prompt Context: Add current time or force a web_fetch after web_search (under System Prompt Context in Settings, disabled by default). - Better Code Blocks: Syntax highlighting and a floating copy button for code. - Docker Model Runner Support: Use DMR models via the Ollama-compatible endpoint. - Fixed an issue where the Download Models section wouldn't show any models. - General improvements and bug fixes.

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