Comparison

Chat vs DataSieve

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

Head to head
About

Chat

Features
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Chat Link is the fastest way to extract emails, phone numbers and @usernames from any block of text — and act on them right away. Paste a message, a list, or any text you have. Chat Link instantly detects every email address, phone number and Instagram username, in the same order they appear. Tap one to copy it, open WhatsApp, send an email, or jump straight to Instagram — no contacts to save, no extra steps. KEY FEATURES • Smart detection of emails, phone numbers and @usernames • One tap to copy, open WhatsApp, Gmail or Instagram • Live counters so you know how many of each you found • Light and dark mode — pick what fits your eyes • Available in English and Spanish, fully translated • Guided welcome tour that you can replay anytime from the help button • Clean, distraction-free interface • Works fully offline — no account, no signup, no tracking PERFECT FOR • Sales teams collecting leads from chats or documents • Recruiters extracting contact info from CVs and emails • Community managers reaching out to many people fast • Anyone tired of copying numbers and addresses by hand WHY CHAT LINK No more scrolling through long messages to find one phone number. No more typing usernames letter by letter. Paste, tap, done. Your data stays on your device. We don't store, send or share any of the text you paste.

About

DataSieve

Instantly transform unstructured text into organized data. Extract emails, dates, URLs, and more from files, folders, or archives with speed and privacy. Supports numerous input and export formats for efficient data analysis and organization.

Highlights
  • Extracts emails, dates, URLs, and more
  • Supports files, folders, and archives
  • Works offline and privately
  • Multiple input formats (TXT, PDF, DOCX, ZIP)
  • Multiple export formats (CSV, JSON, XLSX)
  • Fast and accurate data processing
Features
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Extract emails, dates, URLs, and more from any text, file, folder, or archive — fast, accurate, and private. DataSieve helps you turn unstructured text into clean, organized data in seconds. Drag & drop files/folders or select archives to extract multiple data types at once — whether analyzing documents, cleaning data, or pulling key info, it works instantly and locally. Perfect for: Developers, analysts, researchers, writers, and anyone who works with text or documents. Supported input formats: Text, JSON, HTML, CSV, XLSX, ODS, Word (DOCX), ODT, PDF, EPUB, ZIP & other archives, folders, and more. Extractable data: Emails, phone numbers, URLs, dates, addresses, hashtags, coordinates, credit card numbers, keywords, file paths, and more. Export options: Copy as text, JSON, or HTML — or export as CSV, XLSX, DOCX, ODS, or ODT. Private by design: DataSieve works entirely offline. No cloud, no tracking, no data sharing — your information never leaves your device. Use cases: - Extract contact info from text, documents, folders, or archives - Parse data from reports, code, logs, PDFs, or EPUBs - Clean and organize batch files for analysis - Collect structured info for research Stop searching by hand — DataSieve finds your data for you. - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://projects.albemala.me/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Chat2 screens
DataSieve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chat at none against DataSieve's 2. DataSieve's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. DataSieve sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chat ships an update every 9 months, DataSieve every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Chat versus DataSieve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChatDataSieve
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonatan Miguel Claros CocaAlberto Malagoli

In-app purchases

None

Chat

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DataSieve

Subscriptions1
  • Access for a week$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$14.99

Questions

Is Chat free?
Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DataSieve free?
DataSieve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chat or DataSieve have ads?
Neither Chat nor DataSieve shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chat or DataSieve?
Chat ships an update every 9 months, and DataSieve every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chat was updated on September 6, 2026 and DataSieve on August 23, 2026.

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