I've been testing a variety of AI writing tools on my Mac over the past few months, and it's interesting how different they've become. Some focus on fast content generation, while others are designed for privacy, offline use, or seamless integration with macOS.
For everyday writing emails, blog posts, documentation, brainstorming, or editing—I think the "best" app depends on what you value most.
For example, here are a few things I personally look for:
Native macOS performance
Fast response times
Privacy and data security
Offline support
High-quality writing assistance
Markdown and code formatting
Multiple AI model support
Easy document management
Recently, I came across Lekhai, which takes a different approach by running AI directly on Apple Silicon Macs instead of relying entirely on cloud services. It supports local AI models, works offline, and keeps your documents and conversations on your device, which is an interesting option for people who prioritize privacy.
That made me wonder whether people are starting to prefer native AI apps over browser-based assistants.
I'd love to hear your thoughts:
Which AI writing app do you use on your Mac?
Do you prefer a native macOS app or a browser-based AI assistant?
Has AI noticeably improved your writing workflow?
Is privacy important enough for you to choose a local AI app over a cloud-based one?
If you could add one feature to your current AI writing tool, what would it be?
I'm looking for real experiences and recommendations from Mac users rather than marketing claims. It would be great to see which tools people actually rely on in their day-to-day work.