LLM
GA
Free tier
Apple Foundation Model 3
Privacy-focused local assistant on iPhone/Mac
Release2026-06
Context33K
Max output—
ParametersUndisclosed
Local / VRAMAPI only
LicenseFree tier
Overview
Apple Foundation Model 3 is a model in the LLM category from Apple. It was released in 2026-06. The vendor is based in US. Best for: Privacy-focused local assistant on iPhone/Mac.
Strengths
- On-device
- Privacy
- Apple Intelligence integration
Limits
- Apple ecosystem only
- Short context
- Limited developer access
Specifications
| Vendor | Apple |
|---|---|
| Category | LLM |
| Release | 2026-06 |
| Status | GA |
| License | Free tier |
| Commercial use | Not specified |
| Context window | 33K |
| Input modalities | Text, Image |
| Output modalities | Text |
| Prompt types | Text |
| Negative prompts | No |
| Max outputs | 1 |
| Local deployment | No |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | Free on-device / Private Cloud Compute |
| Confidence | Medium |
| Vendor country | US |
| Vendor type | Platform |
Pricing & hardware
Free on-device / Private Cloud Compute
API-only: local GPU memory is not applicable. API access is available.