# ScanTheChat vs Zero Degrees

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zero Degrees at none against ScanTheChat's 6. Zero Degrees also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). ScanTheChat's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Zero Degrees holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanTheChat | Zero Degrees |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanthechat/id6737719464/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-degrees/id6765831000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 2.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Copy&Paste LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777584661) | [Bradley White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888816910) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanTheChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanthechat/id6737719464)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extension 7 days | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extension 30 days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Group extension 30 days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monthly premium extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| Group extension 3 months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Group extension 6 months | $7.99 | one-time |


### Zero Degrees

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-degrees/id6765831000)

This app connects you with strangers who share similar thoughts through temporary, anonymous chat rooms. Choose between 'Think' mode for resonance or 'Debate' mode for counterpoints, with local on-device debate judging for privacy.

**Highlights:** Anonymous conversations, Temporary chat rooms, Think mode for resonance, Debate mode for counterpoints, On-device debate judging, Encrypted chat messages, No accounts or friends lists

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanTheChat free?

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

### Is Zero Degrees free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScanTheChat or Zero Degrees?

Zero Degrees is rated higher. ScanTheChat averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Zero Degrees averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ScanTheChat or Zero Degrees have ads?

Neither ScanTheChat nor Zero Degrees shows ads.

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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.*