Alternatives by use case
Start with Iris
Voice and mobile use
An iPhone app that connects to Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Maps to reschedule your day, draft emails and summarize meeting context.
Compare the alternatives
| Assistant | A good fit for | Pricing | Ongoing memory | Cloud computer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 April | Historical reference only; April was sunset on 6 August 2026. | Discontinued; no current subscription pricing verified. App Store download remains labelled Free. | Limited | Not confirmed |
| Iris | Voice and mobile use | Free | No | No |
 Bo AI | Help with ongoing context | Early access | Yes | No |
 Grok Bot | Cloud-based project work | Cursor Pro $20/month, Pro+ $60/month, Ultra $200/month; Teams $40/user/month; Enterprise custom. Eligible linked SuperGrok/X Premium+ or a self-serve Grok Business seat can also grant usage. Trial credit is limited; additional usage is metered. | Yes | Yes |
 Martin | Everyday help in WhatsApp | Basic $35/mo, $21/mo billed yearly; Pro $49/mo, $30/mo billed yearly; 7 days free | Yes | No |
 Vellum | Control over your own setup | Free-$200/mo (Base free, Mighty $30, Super $100, Ultra $200; Custom from $50/mo) plus pay-as-you-go credits ($1 = 1 credit) | Yes | Yes |
Each alternative in detail
01
Iris: voice and mobile use
An iPhone app that connects to Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Maps to reschedule your day, draft emails and summarize meeting context.
- Its own iPhone or Android app
- Voice messages
Where you can use it
Mobile app
02
Bo AI: help with ongoing context
A text-first AI personal assistant that runs your day over iMessage and SMS, with a strong health, nutrition and habit-tracking bent.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reads your existing files and apps
Where you can use it
Mobile app, iMessage
03
Grok Bot: cloud-based project work
Persistent AI teammates that work across apps on a shared cloud computer.
- Gives it a cloud computer of its own
- Browses the web for you
- Creates and edits documents
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app
04
Martin: everyday help in WhatsApp
A personal assistant you reach by phone call, text, WhatsApp, email or Slack that runs your calendar, inbox, reminders and notes.
- Remembers you between conversations
- Reminds and nudges you
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, WhatsApp, Slack, Email
05
Vellum: control over your own setup
An open-source (MIT) personal AI assistant with its own always-on cloud machine, memory and identity, reachable from web, Mac, iPhone, Android, CLI, Telegram, Slack, email and phone.
- Run it on your own server
- Open source
Where you can use it
Web / desktop, Mobile app, Telegram, Slack
Questions about April alternatives
What is a good alternative to April?
Start with Iris for voice and mobile use. Bo AI suits help with ongoing context. Grok Bot suits cloud-based project work.
How do the prices compare with April?
April: Discontinued; no current subscription pricing verified. App Store download remains labelled Free. Iris: Free. Bo AI: Early access.
Is there a free alternative to April?
Yes. Iris can be used for free.
Prefer an assistant you can message?
Notis takes tasks from WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, Slack and email.
Written by Notis, which makes an AI assistant. No placement on this page is paid.