Comparison

Doody Chat vs ScanTheChat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Doody Chat

Features
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Doody Chat is a chatting application for users free of cost. This application allows users to communicate with each other through with the help of local contacts who have already been registered with the application. Users are able to chat with each other along with attachments like photos, videos, documents and contacts. The chat messages can be deleted as per the user need and reply for the message can be sent with a short reply. Users are able to communicate via audio and video call with their friends with good call quality. Groups can be created among the friends from the contacts and text communications can be done along with attachments like photos, videos, documents and contacts. Status among the friends can be shared. Limitless status can be added and viewed from the friends. Users can maintain their own profile with an image and about us.

About

ScanTheChat

Seamlessly sync messages across multiple devices. Create ephemeral discussions with others without sharing personal information, ensuring privacy. Designed for simplicity and ease of use.

Highlights
  • Cross-device message synchronization
  • Ephemeral discussions
  • Privacy-focused communication
  • Simple and easy to use interface
Features
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This app allows you to sync messages across multiple devices seamlessly. It is designed to be simple and easy to use. You can also create an ephemeral discussion with other users without sharing your personal informations.

Screenshots

Doody Chat4 screens
ScanTheChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doody Chat at none against ScanTheChat's 6. ScanTheChat's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScanTheChat sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Doody Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doody Chat ships an update every 12 months, ScanTheChat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Doody Chat versus ScanTheChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoody ChatScanTheChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB73 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperInfoDude TechnologiesCopy&Paste LLC

In-app purchases

None

Doody Chat

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ScanTheChat

One-time6
  • Extension 7 days$0.99
  • Extension 30 days$2.99
  • Group extension 30 days$2.99
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  • Monthly premium extension$4.99
  • Group extension 3 months$4.99
  • Group extension 6 months$7.99

Questions

Is Doody Chat free?
Doody Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanTheChat free?
ScanTheChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Doody Chat or ScanTheChat have ads?
Neither Doody Chat nor ScanTheChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doody Chat or ScanTheChat?
Doody Chat ships an update every 12 months, and ScanTheChat every 2 months. Most recently, Doody Chat was updated on October 4, 2026 and ScanTheChat on October 16, 2026.

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