PeekAI
HsuanCheng Lai Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
PeekAI is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by HsuanCheng Lai. Rated 5.0/5 from 1 ratings. Requires iOS 17.6. Updated January 29, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 1 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 5 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jan 29
- 2026 · v1.1.1
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About PeekAI
PeekAI works with its companion Mac and Windows apps to give you instant answers from on-screen text. With a single tap on your iPhone or iPad, you can capture text from your Mac or Windows PC, send it to your device, and receive fast, AI-powered explanations or solutions—without interrupting your workflow. How it works: • Install PeekAI on both your mobile device and Mac/Windows app. • Tap Capture in the mobile app. • The desktop app recognizes and streams text securely to your device. • AI processes the text and returns helpful answers instantly. Key Features: • Capture any text from your Mac or Windows PC with one tap. • Real-time cross-device connection. • Log-in support for syncing your usage. • Credit-based processing available for users without an API token or in restricted regions. • New users receive free starter credits. • Optional in-app credits for extended usage. • iPad version included. • Your API token (if provided) is stored securely on-device. • No screenshots or images are saved—only processed text is transmitted. Why PeekAI? • Quickly get explanations for coding problems, error messages, or documents. • Stay in your workflow—no switching apps or copy-pasting. • Private, efficient AI assistance directly on your mobile device. PeekAI requires the mobile app and either the Mac or Windows app to function. Download the companion apps: • Mac: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/peekai-viewer/id6752370272 • Windows: https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/9P849H9J6HMF
What’s new
Version 1.1.1 · Updated January 29, 2026
• New Windows companion app available for cross-platform text capture: https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/9P849H9J6HMF • Added dark app icon
App privacy
The developer, HsuanCheng Lai, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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