Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has officially launched a standalone app for its AI chatbot, Grok. The Grok app is now available on iOS devices in India via the Apple App Store. Meanwhile, an Android version is listed as "coming soon" on the Google Play Store. In addition to mobile availability, Musk has announced that standalone apps for macOS and Windows PCs will be released soon, expanding access to the AI-powered chatbot across multiple platforms.
The Grok AI app introduces several advanced features, making it a highly capable AI assistant. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk confirmed that the Grok mobile app provides free access to the latest Grok 3 AI model for a limited period. The Grok-3 model, launched earlier this week, is said to deliver over 10 times the compute power of its predecessor, ensuring enhanced performance and more accurate responses.
DeepSearch Mode functions as a reasoning interface that allows users to see how the chatbot processes queries. This feature provides transparency by displaying the logical structure Grok follows when generating responses, making AI-driven interactions more intuitive and insightful.
Think Mode enhances Grok-3's multi-step reasoning capabilities. It breaks down complex problems into smaller, manageable steps, evaluates different solutions, and refines responses before presenting the final output. This feature is designed to improve the accuracy and depth of the chatbot’s responses, making it ideal for problem-solving and analytical tasks.
Another powerful addition to the Grok app is its ability to generate images from text prompts. Users can also upload files and images for AI-assisted analysis, broadening the app's functionality beyond just text-based conversations. This feature is especially useful for creative applications, document processing, and real-time data interpretation.
Setting up and using the Grok AI app on an iPhone is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to get started:
Visit the Apple App Store on your iPhone.
Search for "Grok AI" by xAI.
Tap "Download" and wait for the installation to complete.
Open the Grok app once installation is complete.
Sign in using your X (formerly Twitter) account or Apple account.
Once logged in, you’ll be directed to the chat interface.
The app automatically opens to the chat interface.
Tap the model picker at the top of the screen.
Select "Grok 3 (Beta)" to access the latest AI-powered version.
Utilize DeepSearch Mode to understand how Grok processes queries.
Enable Think Mode for more detailed, multi-step reasoning in responses.
Tap the "+" icon on the text bar to upload files and images for processing.
Navigate to the "Accounts" section of the app.
Subscribe to SuperGrok, the premium version, for additional AI-powered features.
The release of the standalone Grok AI app marks a significant step in xAI’s expansion strategy. While the app is currently available on iOS, an Android version is expected soon on the Google Play Store. Additionally, standalone applications for macOS and Windows PCs will soon be launched, allowing broader accessibility across different devices.
As AI continues to revolutionize digital interactions, Grok AI aims to offer users an intelligent, user-friendly chatbot experience. With powerful features like DeepSearch, Think Mode, and AI-driven image generation, the app positions itself as a major player in the AI assistant space.