# Scan Things vs Chat Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chat Notes at none against Scan Things's 1. Chat Notes also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Scan Things's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Things sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chat Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scan Things against 5.0 for Chat Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scan Things ships an update every 6 weeks, Chat Notes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan Things | Chat Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-things/id6742055495/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-notes-threaded-ideas/id6753681215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 222 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Operates Spaceships LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1587485668) | [Muhammed Mukhthar CM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776993410) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-things/id6742055495)

Extract objects, people, pets, and artwork from images, URLs, or PDFs. Capture books and documents with searchable, selectable text embedded in PDFs. All processing is done on-device for maximum privacy.

**Highlights:** Extract objects from images, Extract text from images and PDFs, Save as searchable PDF, On-device processing, No account required, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Scans | $6.99 | one-time |


### Chat Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-notes-threaded-ideas/id6753681215)

Capture thoughts and ideas in a conversational, chat-like interface. Organize notes into threads and stacks, attach media, and enjoy fast, local storage. Personalize your experience with themes and fonts.

**Highlights:** Conversational note interface, Attach images and voice memos, Organize notes into Stacks, Create threaded replies, Local device storage, Link previews, Customizable themes and fonts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan Things free?

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

### Is Chat Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan Things or Chat Notes?

Scan Things and Chat Notes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Scan Things or Chat Notes have ads?

Neither Scan Things nor Chat Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan Things or Chat Notes?

Scan Things ships an update every 6 weeks, and Chat Notes every 10 days. Most recently, Scan Things was updated on September 9, 2026 and Chat Notes on September 10, 2026.

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