GemTavern
AI-APP-DEV LLC Entertainment iPhoneiPadiPod touch
GemTavern is a free Entertainment app for iPhone and iPad by AI-APP-DEV LLC. Rated 4.4/5 from 5 ratings. Requires iOS 18.0. Updated July 22, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.4
- 5 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 224 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Jul 22
- 2026 · v1.3.0
Screenshots
About GemTavern
GemTavern brings character-based AI chat to iOS, with local AI chat, optional GemTavern Cloud, voice calls, character cards, and Game Link support for connected storytelling. Create immersive character chats, multi-character scenes, world books, lore-rich stories, and voiced conversations. Import compatible character cards, manage personas and voices, and choose whether to chat with a downloaded local model or GemTavern Cloud. Key features: - Create AI character chats and story sessions. - Choose between Local Gemma and GemTavern Cloud as your chat model. - Use GemTavern Cloud for higher-quality cloud chat when signed in. - Manage your account, plan, purchases, message balance, and usage history in Account Center. - Import character cards from PNG, JSON, CharX, or supported URLs. - Use built-in preset characters or import compatible character cards. - Manage personas, avatars, world books, and lore entries. - Use longer character context for richer chat and more detailed scenes. - Switch chat language across supported languages. - Use character narration with built-in voice settings. - Choose from Supertonic 3 preset voices for high-quality local narration. - Bind different voices to different characters. - Start voice calls with characters for hands-free conversation. - Optionally enable camera awareness during voice calls so characters can respond with fresh visual context when you speak. - Use Game Link to pair supported games with GemTavern. - Scan a Game Link QR code to receive character cards, start paired chats, and reconnect previous sessions. - Let supported game events and context flow into character conversations. - Save chats locally and export chat history. GemTavern is designed for fictional storytelling, creative writing, and character-based chat. Local model chats are designed to run on device after setup. GemTavern Cloud, account features, purchases, and Game Link require network access. User-created or imported content remains under the user's control. AI-generated replies may be inaccurate or unexpected, so users should review outputs and avoid relying on the app for professional advice. Terms of Use: https://ai-app-dev.com/gemtavern/terms Privacy Policy: https://ai-app-dev.com/gemtavern/privacy-policy
Ratings & reviews
4.4
5 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.3.0 · Updated July 22, 2026
GemTavern 1.3 brings Cloud, Game Link, and Account Center support. You can now choose GemTavern Cloud as a chat model provider, pair supported games with GemTavern, and manage your account, plan, purchases, and message balance in one place. - Added GemTavern Cloud as an optional chat model provider. - You can now choose between Local Gemma and GemTavern Cloud in AI Model settings. - Added Account Center with sign-in, plan management, message balance, purchase restore, and usage history. - Added Game Link support for pairing supported games with GemTavern. - Scan a Game Link QR code to receive character cards and start or reconnect paired chats. - Game Link chats can route live game context and events into character conversations. - Added character voice and chat behavior controls for paired Game Link chats. - Improved cloud chat reliability, streaming, retry handling, and model readiness states. - General UI polish, stability improvements, and production cleanup.
App privacy
The developer, AI-APP-DEV LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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