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Rylis is an AI assistant designed to work directly on a phone, including without an internet connection after its model has been downloaded, according to the developers. The team says the app is in beta with 20 testers and has not yet had a mass launch.
What the developers say works offline
In correspondence with RAEM.KZ, the team said Rylis runs its model, agent and memory on the device in local mode. It describes tasks such as discussing an idea, working through a text and drawing up a plan.
According to the developers, these local functions do not require internet access after the model download, and conversations in local mode do not need to be sent to an external server. Cloud models and web search can be enabled separately. This account describes the team’s claims; RAEM.KZ has not independently verified the app’s offline operation or data handling.
Availability and costs
The team says the iPhone beta is available through TestFlight, where device compatibility can be checked. Android is in early access, with no public installation link yet. The speed and capabilities of the local model depend on the phone.
According to the developers, the main functions, including local mode, are free. Their cloud service is also free within usage limits, with payment required to increase those limits. Connecting a third-party API is subject to that provider’s pricing.
Why the idea could matter in Kazakhstan
An assistant that can complete tasks without a live connection could be useful during journeys or in places with unreliable coverage. For readers in Kazakhstan, the practical question is how well it handles their tasks on their own phone with the internet switched off. The information supplied by the team does not establish that performance.
The developers say work on Rylis began in 2026, its founder is Oleksandr Lavrykov, and the team is mainly based in Ukraine. They report no direct connection to Kazakhstan at present.
