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Raycast: Keyboard, AI and more

Raycast Technologies · Productivity · 4.5★ (252 ratings)

Is Raycast: Keyboard, AI and more free? Free with a Catch.

Pricing: Raycast's core iOS productivity tools and five notes remain free, while paid plans add Raycast AI, cloud sync, unlimited notes and larger monthly AI-credit allowances. Optional paid features: Raycast Pro (monthly; 500 AI credits) ($10/month); Raycast Pro (annual; 500 AI credits/month) ($96/year); Raycast Pro+ (monthly; 3,000 AI credits) ($20/month); Raycast Pro+ (annual; 3,000 AI credits/month) ($192/year); Raycast Max (monthly; 7,500 AI credits) ($50/month); Raycast Max (annual; 7,500 AI credits/month) ($480/year).

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Raycast for iOS provides free notes, Quicklinks and Snippets, but its AI features, cloud sync and unlimited notes require a paid Pro plan. The mobile experience is more limited than the desktop launcher, and some reviewers report sync and reliability issues.

Pros
  • Free Quicklinks and Snippets
  • Up to five Raycast Notes on the free plan
  • Convenient iOS companion for Raycast productivity workflows
Cons
  • AI and cloud sync require paid Pro membership
  • Free plan limits Raycast Notes to five
  • Cannot replace iOS system search like the Mac launcher; some reviewers report bugs
What's free vs. paid

Raycast's core iOS productivity tools and five notes remain free, while paid plans add Raycast AI, cloud sync, unlimited notes and larger monthly AI-credit allowances.

Free
  • Use Raycast for iOS with a free Raycast account
  • Save up to five Raycast Notes
  • Access core Quicklinks and Snippets
Costs money
  • Raycast Pro (monthly; 500 AI credits)$10/month
  • Raycast Pro (annual; 500 AI credits/month)$96/year
  • Raycast Pro+ (monthly; 3,000 AI credits)$20/month
  • Raycast Pro+ (annual; 3,000 AI credits/month)$192/year
  • Raycast Max (monthly; 7,500 AI credits)$50/month
  • Raycast Max (annual; 7,500 AI credits/month)$480/year
App Store description

Introducing Raycast for iOS: Your all-in-one productivity toolkit with AI, notes, and more – now on mobile as the perfect companion to the macOS app. The app brings your favorite productivity tools from the Mac into your pocket. With Raycast for iOS, you can: • Chat with dozens of AI models from leading providers to get the perfect answers for any task • Capture, organize, and access your thoughts to never lose an important idea again • Save and open Quicklinks for instant access to your most important resources • Store and reuse code snippets and templates to save time on repetitive workflows • Enjoy seamless cloud sync to keep all your content updated across devices Whether you're a long-time Mac user or just discovering Raycast on iOS, you'll have your essential productivity tools always at hand. Raycast for iOS seamlessly extends your desktop workflow to mobile, ensuring you stay productive and organized wherever life takes you. Please note: Raycast for iOS requires a free Raycast account. Premium features available with a Raycast Pro subscription. Terms of Service: https://www.raycast.com/terms-of-service

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