Comparison

CacheCat vs CaloriScan

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

Head to head
About

CacheCat

Capture online videos with a Safari extension and watch them offline. Generate on-device subtitles, translate foreign content, and convert media formats. Manage your cached videos with a sleek interface.

Highlights
  • Safari extension for one-tap video capture
  • On-device subtitle generation with AI
  • Bilingual subtitle display and AI translation
  • m3u8, mp4, mov, mkv, flv, avi caching
  • Convert m3u8 to mp4
  • Picture in Picture and AirPlay support
  • Smart media management and search
Features
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CacheCat — Capture Effortlessly, Cache Elegantly Like a cat catching fish, managing your media resources has never been easier. CacheCat is a media caching tool crafted for iPhone and iPad. With its Safari extension, you can capture online videos in one tap and watch them offline anytime, anywhere. Simple yet powerful, intuitive yet feature-rich. 【New Feature · Subtitles】 Generate subtitles on-device, no internet required. - Offline Subtitle Generation Built-in AI speech recognition generates subtitles with a long press on any cached video. Ready to use out of the box — no additional downloads needed. - Bilingual Subtitle Display Overlay both the original text and translation during playback, making foreign-language content easy to follow. - AI-Powered Translation Connect to leading AI models and choose from 6 customizable translation styles — including Standard, Humorous, and Cinematic. - On-Device System Translation iOS 18+ devices can use Apple's built-in translation engine. No setup required, fully offline, and completely private. - SRT Subtitle Export Export generated subtitles as standard SRT files for easy sharing and reuse. 【Core Features】 - Safari Extension - Seamless integration with Safari - Automatically detects media resources on any webpage - One-tap caching for a fast, efficient experience - Fully native browser interaction - High-Speed Caching - Multi-threaded downloads for fast, reliable performance - Supports direct-link caching for m3u8, mp4, mov, mkv, flv, avi, and more - Smart parsing, one-tap caching — simple and efficient - Format Conversion Convert m3u8 to mp4 for easier playback and sharing. - Playback Enhancements - Built-in Picture in Picture and AirPlay support - A smoother, more flexible viewing experience - Media Management Smart categorization and fast search to find what you need instantly. - Elegant Interface Thoughtfully designed visuals with full Dark Mode support. 【How to Enable the Safari Extension】 - Open Settings - Go to Settings > Safari > Extensions - Find CacheCat - Toggle it on 【Membership】 - Unlock all premium features with a CacheCat membership - Enjoy free future updates with no ads, ever - Auto-renews via your iTunes account — cancel anytime - Renewal charge applies 24 hours before the current period ends - To cancel, disable auto-renewal in Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before expiry 【Privacy】 - Your privacy is our priority - We do not collect or store any personal or sensitive information - All data is stored locally on your device Privacy Policy: https://boyhood.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-12fb095b905380c3a59af71d45f14298 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

CaloriScan

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CaloriScan is an intelligent calorie recognition app that makes tracking your daily diet effortless and simple. 【Key Features】 AI Smart Recognition Simply take a photo of your food, and advanced image recognition technology will automatically identify the food type and estimate calorie content. No tedious manual entry required—making diet tracking easier than ever. Detailed Nutrition Analysis Beyond just calories, we provide comprehensive analysis of key nutrients including protein, carbohydrates, and fats, helping you fully understand the nutritional composition of every meal. History Tracking Automatically saves recognition records to track your daily calorie intake. Clear data visualization helps you build healthy eating habits and achieve your dietary goals. Privacy-First Design All photos and data are processed locally on your device—no cloud uploads, no account registration required. Your privacy data is completely under your control for peace of mind. 【Use Cases】 Daily Diet Logging Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, simply snap a photo to record and easily track your daily calorie intake. Healthy Eating Management Monitor nutritional intake, balance your diet, and support your health goals for weight loss, muscle gain, or maintenance. Dining Out Reference Quickly estimate dish calories when eating at restaurants, helping you make smarter food choices. 【Product Highlights】 Offline Usage No internet connection required—use core features anytime, anywhere, regardless of network conditions. Fast Recognition AI analysis takes just seconds—efficient and convenient, without wasting your valuable time. Clean Interface Fresh and simple interface design with intuitive operation—focused on core functionality experience. Multi-Language Support Supports both English and Simplified Chinese to meet different user needs. 【Privacy Commitment】 We highly value user privacy protection. CaloriScan processes all data locally on your device—no uploads to any servers, no collection of personal identity information, and no data sharing with third parties. Your diet records belong only to you. Start your healthy eating journey with CaloriScan.

Screenshots

CacheCat4 screens
CaloriScan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CacheCat at Free against CaloriScan's $59.99. CaloriScan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CacheCat is free to download; CaloriScan costs $59.99 up front. CacheCat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CaloriScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
CacheCat versus CaloriScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCacheCatCaloriScan
PriceFree — better$59.99
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB131 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer振 劳亮 陈

In-app purchases

6 purchases

CacheCat

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$4.991 Year
One-time4
  • 包月$1.99
  • 包年$4.99
  • Lifetime Pro$12.99
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  • Lifetime Pro$24.99
None

CaloriScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CacheCat free?
CacheCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CaloriScan free?
CaloriScan costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CacheCat or CaloriScan have ads?
Neither CacheCat nor CaloriScan shows ads.

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