Does ChatGPT Have an App for Android and iOS Smartphones?

ChatGPT has apps running right on your smartphone

What to Know

  • You can download and use the ChatGPT mobile app for free on Android and iOS.
  • After installing the app, type or dictate a request using the Message field.
  • When you receive a response, you can copy it, hear it read aloud, provide feedback, and more.

Yes, there are mobile apps for ChatGPT for Android and the iPhone. This article explains how to download and use them. I'll also explain actions you can take with responses, how to access your chat history, and review additional features.

Download and Set Up ChatGPT for Android

You need Android 6.0 or later to use the ChatGPT mobile app. To get and set up ChatGPT on your Android phone, follow these steps.

  1. Open Google Play and search for the ChatGPT app.

  2. When you see ChatGPT in the results, tap Install and then Open once the app downloads.

  3. Either sign in to your existing OpenAI account or create a new one.

    You can use Google, Apple, or an email address to sign in or set up a new account. For a new account, pick a method and then follow the prompts to enter and verify your personal details.

    Steps to install and start using ChatGPT on an Android phone.

You’re then ready to start using ChatGPT on the go.

Download and Set Up ChatGPT for iOS

You need iOS 16.1 or later to use the ChatGPT mobile app on iPhone. To download and set up ChatGPT, follow these steps.

  1. Open the App Store and search for the ChatGPT app.

  2. When ChatGPT displays in the results, tap Get to install it and then Open.

  3. Either log in to your existing OpenAI account or set up a new account.

    Like on Android, you can use Apple, Google, or an email address to sign in or create a new account. Choose a method and simply follow the subsequent prompts.

    Steps to install and start using ChatGPT on an iPhone.
  4. You’ll then see the main ChatGPT screen, ready for your first request.

How to Use the ChatGPT Mobile App

Once you install ChatGPT on Android or iPhone, the navigation, features, and basic usage are the same.

To ask a question or enter a prompt, tap inside the Message box at the bottom of the screen and add your text. Alternatively, you can use dictation by selecting the microphone icon.

When you finish, tap the send button (up arrow) to receive your response.

The ChatGPT interface with the send button highlighted.

After you get your response, you can copy it, select the text, regenerate the response, provide feedback, or hear it read out loud. Tap and hold the response to choose an option.

To start a new chat on a different topic, tap the pencil icon on the top right or select the menu icon (two lines) and choose ChatGPT to go to the main screen.

The ChatGPT interface displaying an answer to a prompt along with the pencil icon highlighted. The pencil icon is used when you want to enter another prompt.

You can also look into the ChatGPT Plus subscription via in-app purchase ($19.99 monthly) for additional features like faster responses, enhanced availability, and premium access to new features.

View Your Chat History

Because the ChatGPT app saves your conversations automatically, just like the web version, you can revisit your chat history anytime. This lets you reopen a previous conversation or take another action on one.

  1. Tap the menu icon on the top left.

  2. You’ll see a list of all requests and responses and can select one to reopen it.

  3. You can also tap and hold a chat in the menu to share (iOS), rename, archive, or delete it.

    Options that can be performed on ChatGPT's response.

Return to the main screen by selecting ChatGPT in the menu.

Additional Mobile ChatGPT Features

You can enjoy a few extra features if you’d like to go beyond the basics with the ChatGPT mobile app.

  • Voice Mode: Tap the headphones icon at the top to speak your requests and hear your responses for a hands-free chat experience.
  • Explore GPTs: Open the menu on the left and tap Explore GTPs to check out featured, trending, DALL-E, and other AI tools. Note that these currently require a ChatGPT Plus subscription.
  • Manage Your Account: Open the menu and select your account at the bottom. You can then change the color scheme, pick a new voice for spoken responses, use custom instructions, upgrade your account, and more.
The available options from inside the ChatGPT app.
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