# Chat AI ㅤ vs Scan AI

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Chat AI ㅤ at 1.1K against Scan AI's 24. Chat AI ㅤ also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Scan AI's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chat AI ㅤ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Scan AI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Chat AI ㅤ against 4.9 for Scan AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chat AI ㅤ has 1.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Chat AI ㅤ's written reviews are positive against 98% of Scan AI's.

Chat AI ㅤ ships an update weekly, Scan AI every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat AI ㅤ | Scan AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-ai/id6447107931/reviews) | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-ai-pdf-scanner-and-qr-code/id6454091001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **97.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rocket Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566586717) | [Mobile Ocean](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542573722) |

## What reviewers say

### Chat AI ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-ai/id6447107931)

Engage in conversations with an advanced AI chatbot using both voice and text. Get instant, natural language answers to any question, from planning your day to exploring complex topics. Enjoy interactive features like games and personalized recommendations.

**Highlights:** Voice and text chat interface, Instant, natural language answers, AI companion for any query, Interactive games and riddles, Personalized recommendations, Hands-free voice recognition

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket Apps PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Rocket Apps PRO Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful and easy to use
- 🚀 Provides fast and accurate answers
- 💡 Useful for a variety of tasks like homework and research
- 🤖 Great AI assistant that can answer any question

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid version required for more than 10 questions per day
- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies or hallucinations in responses
- 🔋 Concerns about data privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Expand free question limit
- Improve accuracy and reduce hallucinations
- Add more advanced features and functionalities


### Scan AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-ai-pdf-scanner-and-qr-code/id6454091001)

This app revolutionizes document management with AI-powered PDF scanning, editing, signing, and sharing. It also features QR code generation and scanning, plus an innovative "Ask PDF" function for interactive document analysis and AI summarization.

**Highlights:** AI-powered PDF scanning and editing, QR code generation and scanning, Interactive PDF chat ('Ask PDF'), AI summarization of documents, Document signing and sharing, Unlimited features via premium subscription

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan AI PDF Scanner Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Scan AI PDF Scanner YearlyPro | $49.99 | per year |
| Scan AI PDF Scanner Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Scan AI PDF Editor | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chat AI ㅤ free?

Chat AI ㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scan AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chat AI ㅤ or Scan AI?

Scan AI is rated higher. Chat AI ㅤ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Scan AI averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do Chat AI ㅤ or Scan AI have ads?

Both Chat AI ㅤ and Scan AI show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chat AI ㅤ or Scan AI?

Chat AI ㅤ ships an update weekly, and Scan AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chat AI ㅤ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Scan AI on November 3, 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.*