# Chat Archive vs Cairn

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chat Archive at 18.0 against Cairn's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chat Archive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Cairn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat Archive | Cairn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-archive-export-and-backup/id6743768869/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danilo Souza](https://appshunter.io/developer/680249353) | [Andrii Bashta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547467775) |

## What reviewers say

### Chat Archive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-archive-export-and-backup/id6743768869)

Easily import and search your WhatsApp chat exports offline on your device. View messages, media, and voice notes, transcribe audio, and export conversations to PDF for long-term storage or sharing. Take control of your chat history without needing an account.

**Highlights:** Import WhatsApp chat exports, Offline chat viewing, Searchable messages, Media and voice note support, Voice note transcription, Export to PDF, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Access (1 Year) | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $20.99 | one-time |


### Cairn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cairn-text-message-export/id6788027982)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threadkeeper Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chat Archive free?

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

### Is Cairn free?

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

### Do Chat Archive or Cairn have ads?

Neither Chat Archive nor Cairn shows ads.

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