xAI has released a standalone iOS app version of its Grok chatbot, which can perform functions similar to the one integrated into X. The beta app allows users to access real-time information, answer questions, and generate images.
The initial test run in December was limited to a few countries, with no word on an Android release. Notably, Grok is now available to all users after previously being exclusive to X Premium subscribers.
xAI has made significant investments, including a $6 billion funding round from strategic investors like Nvidia and AMD. The company also plans to launch a dedicated website for Grok, although the “coming soon” message remains unchanged.
This development marks an expansion of xAI’s efforts to provide a free-to-use chatbot experience comparable to popular platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/9/24340129/grok-iphone-ios-app-us-launch