ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot, has recently expanded its reach to Android users with the launch of its dedicated app in India, Bangladesh, the US, and Brazil. If you’ve relied on the ChatGPT website for your writing and summarization needs, you’ll appreciate the convenience of the newly released Android app. With the app installed on your phone, accessing ChatGPT becomes as easy as launching the app from your home screen and typing your queries directly.
While the app was already available on iOS for a couple of months, this marks the first time Android users can natively run ChatGPT on their smartphones. However, it’s important to note that the app does come with some limitations. For instance, it does not support generating long-form content at the moment.
Let’s delve into a comparison between the ChatGPT app on Android and its web version to help you determine which one suits your needs better.
Registration
Registration is a breeze as the app warmly welcomes you with an introductory message that makes your phone vibrate, showcasing its native integration with your device’s hardware. The sign-in process remains similar to the web version, and once completed, you’ll be taken to the app’s home page, which resembles the layout of Google Messages.
Speech input
One exciting feature offered by the app is voice input. You’ll notice a microphone icon at the bottom of the text field, allowing you to speak your queries instead of typing them. While some of ChatGPT’s competitors like Bing and Bard already implemented this feature in their apps, ChatGPT has caught up. The voice input supports multiple languages, although its accuracy may vary for certain languages. For instance, during our testing, speaking in Hindi was recognized as Urdu, indicating room for improvement.
Limits on output length
ChatGPT for Android currently seems to be geared towards shorter writing tasks. It imposes limits on the number of characters it can generate in each response. If you request a 1000-word article, the app will suggest generating a summary instead. This contrasts with the web version, which can handle longer texts. Additionally, if you ask the chatbot to “generate a 500-word article” without specifying the topic, it will inform you that it would exceed the limit, another aspect not found in the web version.
No GPT-4 support
Ultimately, the decision on whether to stick with the web version or embrace the convenience of the Android app depends on your writing requirements and preferences. With its voice input and quick access, the ChatGPT Android app offers a streamlined experience for shorter tasks, while the web version caters to longer and more comprehensive content generation.
