# ChatOn vs TideShift Planner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TideShift Planner at none against ChatOn's 10. TideShift Planner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ChatOn's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (289K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChatOn sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. TideShift Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

TideShift Planner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChatOn has 289K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ChatOn ships an update every 2 weeks, TideShift Planner every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChatOn | TideShift Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (289K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaton-ai-chat-bot-assistant/id1661308505/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tideshift-planner/id6753214242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **289K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) | [Nguyen Thi Xuyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816315135) |

## What reviewers say

### ChatOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chaton-ai-chat-bot-assistant/id1661308505)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Productivity, #136 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI-powered assistant helps streamline tasks with advanced chatbot and image generation capabilities. It can draft emails, create visuals, brainstorm ideas, and summarize documents, making it a versatile tool for personal and professional use.

**Highlights:** AI Chatbot & Image Generator, AI Writing Assistant, Image-to-Text Converter, Web Analyzer, Document Summarization, YouTube Content Summarizer, Social Media Post Creator

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access (1 week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium access (1 week) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO access (free trial) | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium access PRO+ (1 year) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent AI assistant
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Versatile features
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional errors and timeouts
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free usage
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Outdated information

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent error messages
- Inability to generate images as promised
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Lack of language support beyond English

**Requested features**

- Expand free usage limits
- Improve subscription management
- Provide more up-to-date information
- Enhance impartiality and objectivity
- Integrate with more platforms and services


### TideShift Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tideshift-planner/id6753214242)

Transform your daily planning into a game with this app. Create routines, track progress, and earn rewards for consistency. Master your schedule and build better habits with an intuitive, motivating system.

**Highlights:** Create and organize weekly schedules, Set up smart task repeats, Log hours and track progress, Track earnings and unlock achievements, Review weekly and monthly stats, Collect rewards for consistency, Reset or adjust plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChatOn free?

ChatOn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TideShift Planner free?

TideShift Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ChatOn or TideShift Planner?

TideShift Planner is rated higher. ChatOn averages 4.7 out of 5 from 289K ratings, while TideShift Planner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ChatOn or TideShift Planner have ads?

ChatOn shows ads; TideShift Planner does not.

### Which is updated more often, ChatOn or TideShift Planner?

ChatOn ships an update every 2 weeks, and TideShift Planner every 12 months. Most recently, ChatOn was updated on November 11, 2026 and TideShift Planner on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
