Grok, the AI-powered assistant that debuted on social platform X, is now available as a standalone app.
Elon Musk’s xAI startup has launched Grok 2, the second iteration of its AI model, as a dedicated platform. iOS appallowing users to access its features without the need for an X subscription.
Users can sign in using their email address, Apple account, or other supported platforms. The app provides tools for answering questions and generating images, while also offering a tiered subscription plan for advanced features.
This release is xAI’s first significant step away from its exclusive partnership with The most popular by far is OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which saw its visitor numbers double in November to 3.9 billion, according to Similarweb.
The app has gained attention for its conversational and humorous tone. According to its description on the App Store, Grok also prioritizes privacy, with the aim of managing interactions with user data securely.
Launched in November 2023, Grok was integrated into X and made available to paying subscribers. In December 2024, a free version became available with limited usage, such as 10 daily requests.
X CEO Musk has positioned the assistant as a direct rival to leading chatbots, but with a distinct personality. At the launch, he posted on X that Grok would be “funny” and “politically neutral.”