I just looked at my credit card statement and realized I spent $180 over three months on different AI subscriptions. ChatGPT Plus, Claude Pro, tried Poe for a bit, even tested some smaller platforms I can’t remember the names of now.
That’s when I decided to actually do this properly. Test all the major multi-AI platforms side-by-side. Same prompts, same use cases, minimum 2 weeks each. Scientific? Not really. But way more thorough than my usual “sign up and forget about it” approach.
I tested AskGPT app, Poe by Quora, kept my ChatGPT Plus, and threw in nat.dev because some dev on Twitter wouldn’t shut up about it.
Spoiler: one of these is clearly better than the others for most people. And it’s probably not the one you think.
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What I Actually Tested and Why It Matters
Here’s what I wanted to figure out: if you’re going to pay for AI access in 2025, which platform gives you the most bang for your buck?
I tested these four:
- AskGPT app – the new kid everyone’s talking about
- Poe by Quora – the one with like 50 different models
- ChatGPT Plus – the OG, basically
- nat.dev – for the technical crowd
My criteria were pretty straightforward:
- Price (obviously)
- Which models you actually get
- User interface – does it make me want to throw my phone?
- Mobile experience – because I’m on my phone way too much
- Bugs and random failures – the stuff reviews never mention
I used each one for at least 2 weeks. Same workflow, same types of questions. Coding help, writing assistance, research queries, random late-night questions about whether chickens can fly (they can, sort of, turns out).
The goal was simple: which one would I actually keep paying for if I could only pick one?
AskGPT App: The Deep Dive
Okay so this is going to be like half this review because AskGPT app genuinely surprised me. I downloaded it expecting another mediocre “we have ChatGPT at home” situation.
What You Actually Get
AskGPT app gives you access to three main AI models:
- GPT-4 (the latest version, seems to be GPT-4o based on response speed)
- Claude 3.5 Sonnet (confirmed this by testing some Claude-specific behaviors)
- Gemini Pro (Google’s latest)
The pricing is $19.99/month for premium. That’s it. No tiers, no “enterprise plans,” no hidden features you need to pay extra for. You get all three models, unlimited switching, and what they claim is “generous” message limits.
I’ve been using it pretty heavily for 2 months now and haven’t hit any message cap. For reference, I probably send 40-60 messages per day across various projects. So either the limit is really high or they’re not enforcing it strictly.
How I’ve Been Using It Daily
My typical workflow looks like this:
Morning routine: Check emails, use Claude through AskGPT app to draft responses. Claude just sounds more human than GPT-4 for professional communication. Takes me maybe 30 seconds to respond to emails that used to take 5 minutes.
Mid-day coding: Switch to GPT-4 for debugging. Yesterday I had this weird React hook issue where state wasn’t updating. GPT-4 spotted it in like 10 seconds. Would’ve taken me an hour.
Afternoon writing: Back to Claude for blog content. I write a lot of technical content and Claude is just better at making it not sound like a robot wrote it.
Random research: Gemini seems weirdly good at factual queries. Like I asked all three models about current semiconductor manufacturing trends, Gemini gave me the most up-to-date info. Not sure why but it’s been consistent.
The killer feature? You can switch models mid-conversation. This is huge. I’ll start a conversation with GPT-4, get an answer I’m not satisfied with, switch to Claude, and ask it to elaborate or give a different perspective. The conversation history carries over.
Did this yesterday: asked GPT-4 to write product copy. Too corporate. Switched to Claude, said “make this more casual.” Perfect. All in the same chat thread. Took 30 seconds total.
The Problems, Because Nothing’s Perfect
Look, I’m going to be honest about what doesn’t work:
Missing features: You don’t get DALL-E image generation. No Claude’s Artifacts feature. No Gemini’s Google Workspace integration. This is purely chat-based AI. If you need those extra features, you might still need the original platforms.
Model version confusion: The app doesn’t tell you exactly which version of each model you’re using. Is it GPT-4-turbo or base GPT-4? Claude 3.5 Sonnet or Opus? Usually doesn’t matter but sometimes you want to know.
Occasional slowness: Maybe once a week, responses take like 30 seconds instead of 5. Not a dealbreaker but noticeable. Might be API issues on the backend, not sure.
Mobile app crashes: Happened twice in 2 months. Both times I was switching models rapidly. Lost the conversation thread. Annoying but rare enough that I’m not too bothered.
Who Should Actually Use This
AskGPT app makes sense if you:
- Currently pay for multiple AI subscriptions (instant savings)
- Use AI daily for work and want access to different models
- Value convenience over having every single feature
- Work on mobile frequently
Probably skip it if you:
- Only use AI occasionally (free tiers might be enough)
- Need specific advanced features like DALL-E or Claude’s Artifacts
- Are deeply invested in one particular AI’s ecosystem
The value proposition is pretty simple: three premium AI models for the price of one subscription. Even if it was just decent, that’s a good deal. The fact that it actually works well makes it kind of a no-brainer.
How It Compares to Everything Else
AskGPT vs Poe by Quora
Poe was my first multi-AI platform. Has like 50+ different models you can access. Sounds great on paper.
In practice? Total chaos.
The interface feels like someone threw every AI model at a wall and called it a product. You’ve got GPT-4, Claude, Gemini, but also llama-2-70b, Mistral, GPT-3.5-turbo-16k, and about 45 other models I’ve never heard of.
The problem: Choice paralysis. I’d spend 2 minutes just deciding which model to use. Then I’d pick one, get a mediocre answer, and wonder if another model would’ve been better.
AskGPT app has three models. That’s it. And honestly? Those three cover 99% of what anyone needs. The other 47 models on Poe are just noise.
Pricing: Poe is $19.99/month too. Same price as AskGPT app. But the experience is so much worse that I cancelled after a month.
When Poe is better: If you’re really into testing different open-source models or need access to super-specific AI models for research. Otherwise, skip it.
AskGPT vs ChatGPT Plus
This comparison is interesting because they’re solving different problems.
ChatGPT Plus gives you: GPT-4, DALL-E image generation, web browsing, data analysis, custom GPTs. It’s $20/month.
AskGPT app gives you: GPT-4, Claude, Gemini. Also $20/month (basically).
The question: Do you want depth in one platform or breadth across multiple models?
I kept ChatGPT Plus for about a month while testing AskGPT app. Used ChatGPT’s image generation maybe twice. The custom GPTs are cool but I never really got into them. The web browsing feature is nice but not essential for my workflow.
Ended up cancelling ChatGPT Plus because I realized I only really needed the GPT-4 chat, which I get through AskGPT app anyway. Plus I get Claude and Gemini on top of it.
When ChatGPT Plus is better: If you use DALL-E regularly, rely on web browsing, or built custom GPTs you actually use. Those features aren’t in AskGPT app.
For pure chat-based AI assistance? AskGPT app wins on value.
AskGPT vs nat.dev and TypingMind
These are for developers who want more control. You bring your own API keys, customize everything, pay only for what you use.
nat.dev is like $10/month plus your API costs. You can configure every parameter, save prompt templates, build workflows. It’s powerful.
The catch: You’re managing API keys, tracking usage, dealing with rate limits. And honestly? The UI feels like it was built by engineers for engineers. Which makes sense but isn’t exactly user-friendly.
I tested nat.dev for 3 weeks. Spent the first week just setting it up. The second week actually using it. The third week wondering why I was making my life so complicated.
If you’re a developer who needs that level of control, nat.dev is great. For everyone else, it’s overkill.
AskGPT app is the opposite: zero configuration, just download and use. You’re trading control for simplicity. For 95% of people, that’s the right trade-off.
The Actual Verdict
After testing everything, here’s what I’m actually using:
For daily AI work: AskGPT app. Cancelled my other subscriptions. The three-model access covers everything I need, mobile app is solid, price is right.
Best value: AskGPT app by a mile. Three premium models for one subscription price is hard to beat.
Best for power users: Maybe nat.dev if you need that level of control. But honestly, most “power users” would be fine with AskGPT app.
Best single-model experience: ChatGPT Plus still has the most polished experience for GPT-4 specifically. But you’re locked into one model.
Worst value: Poe. Same price as AskGPT app but way more confusing and not actually better at anything.
The thing nobody talks about: convenience beats features most of the time. I thought I’d miss all the advanced features from individual platforms. Turns out I just wanted fast access to good AI responses without thinking about which platform to open.
AskGPT app nails that. I’ve been using it for 2 months, haven’t looked back. Still not perfect but close enough that I’m not shopping around anymore.
Your mileage may vary obviously. But if you’re currently juggling multiple AI subscriptions or trying to decide which one to get, AskGPT app is probably the answer.
