# Dot vs Chato

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot at none against Chato's 6. Dot also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chato sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dot asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dot | Chato |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inu:IT AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506904565) | [YiLin Wen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110629566) |

## What reviewers say

### Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotmap/id6504168395)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chato-live-ai-interpreter/id6768723356)

Instantly translate spoken conversations and live subtitles in 13 languages. This tool offers two modes: listen to translations of others or engage in face-to-face conversations with split-screen translation.

**Highlights:** Real-time speech translation, Live subtitles, 13 supported languages, Two-way conversation mode, Distraction-free design, Sign in with Apple

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chato Light | $4.99 | per month |
| Chato Standard | $9.99 | per month |
| Quick conversations | $4.99 | one-time |
| Travel friendly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Everyday conversations | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extended interpretation | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dot free?

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

### Is Chato free?

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

### Do Dot or Chato have ads?

Neither Dot nor Chato shows ads.

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