Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about pricing, Demo mode, BYOK, and features.
What is Symposium AI?
An AI workbench for debates and multi‑model chats. Compare responses side‑by‑side, design reusable personalities, and bring your own API keys for maximum privacy.
Is there a free Demo?
Yes. Demo mode lets you explore the full navigation and preferences and play sample recorded debates, chats, and comparisons — no account or keys required. Due to App Store policies, creating new chats/debates/comparisons and adding API keys requires starting a free 7‑day trial.
How does the 7‑day trial work?
Start the trial to unlock all features for 7 days. You can add your API keys, create new sessions, and access History. Cancel anytime during the trial. After 7 days, a subscription is required to continue.
What’s the price?
$7.99/month. API provider usage fees (from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.) are separate and billed by each provider.
Key features
AI Debates
Spin up structured debates between multiple top‑tier models to compare reasoning and uncover insight.
Multi‑AI Chat
Bring several models into one conversation to iterate faster and stress‑test ideas.
Personality System
Choose from optional, pre‑built personalities — for example, Prof. Sage, Brody, and Quinn — and infuse them into chats, debates, and comparisons to shape tone and style. Coming soon: build your own personalities to further tailor interactions to your unique preferences.
Compare Mode
See side‑by‑side answers from different models or providers with synchronized prompts and live streaming.
Continue from History
Resume any chat or comparison. We rehydrate recent context by re‑injecting messages so the conversation continues naturally.
Expert Mode
Set per‑provider defaults and advanced parameters (temperature, max tokens), then override per session when needed.
BYOK and security
Do I need API keys?
For Demo, no. To create new chats/debates/comparisons, yes — add keys from providers you choose (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.).
Where are my keys stored?
On your device only, encrypted via the OS keystore. Keys are never sent to our servers. Requests go directly from your device to each provider.
How much will usage cost?
Provider pricing varies by model and tokens. You’re billed by each provider for your usage. Expert Mode helps you choose models and understand trade‑offs.
Subscriptions
What’s included with the subscription?
All premium features: collaborate with multiple AIs, custom debates, reusable personalities, Compare, continue from History, and more — mirroring the “Unlock Everything” banner in‑app.
Can I cancel?
Manage or cancel anytime through the App Store or Google Play. Refunds and billing follow store policies.