# Raycast’s “Sort Of” iOS Debut: Bringing AI Chat and More to Your iPhone and iPad

## Raycast’s “Sort Of” iOS Debut: Bringing AI Chat and More to Your iPhone and iPad

Raycast, the beloved Mac launcher known for its powerful navigation and automation capabilities, is finally making its way to iOS. But don’t expect a complete replica of the desktop experience on your iPhone or iPad. Instead, Raycast’s initial iOS offering focuses on bringing two of its most popular features to mobile: its integrated AI chatbot and a familiar, synced interface.

For those unfamiliar, Raycast on macOS is a game-changer. It’s more than just a simple app launcher; it’s a command center that allows you to launch applications, tweak settings, execute commands, manage windows, and perform a plethora of other tasks with remarkable efficiency. Translating this functionality to the inherently different environment of iOS proved to be a significant challenge for the Raycast team.

The result is an iOS app that prioritizes accessibility to Raycast’s built-in AI chatbot, a feature that integrates various AI models. Users can now continue their AI conversations seamlessly on their iPhones and iPads, leveraging features like photo attachments via the phone’s camera and voice input. While the iOS app market is already saturated with AI chatbot options, Raycast co-founder Petr Nikolaev highlights the key differentiator: the ability to sync conversations across devices and maintain a familiar Raycast interface on mobile.

While the initial release doesn’t attempt to replicate the full breadth of Raycast’s desktop capabilities, this launch represents an intriguing first step. It remains to be seen how Raycast will evolve its iOS app in the future, but for users who rely on Raycast’s AI features, the ability to access them on the go is a welcome addition.