Comparison

Slango vs Redactly

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

Head to head
About

Slango

Features
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Understand unfamiliar slang and confusing messages without overthinking them. Import a message screenshot or paste a word, phrase, abbreviation, or conversation excerpt. Slango explains the meaning in plain English, with possible tone and natural reply options when helpful. START WITH A SCREENSHOT Skip the retyping. Slango reads the text in your screenshot on your device. Choose the sections you want explained, or edit the text directly before tapping Explain. UNDERSTAND THE WORDS • Gen Z and internet slang • Texting abbreviations and expressions • Confusing or ambiguous messages • Possible tone and subtext • Casual conversations and work messages A slang word gets a concise definition. A longer message gets an explanation of the main point. Tone and replies appear when they add value. FIND A NATURAL REPLY When a response makes sense, get up to two suggested replies suited to the message. Copy one and make it your own, whether you're chatting with a friend or responding at work. SAVE AND SHARE Save useful explanations to Favorites and read them again offline. Share a message and its explanation directly from Slango. YOU CONTROL WHAT YOU SEND No account required. Your screenshots stay on your device. Review and edit the extracted text before sending it for an AI explanation. Saved explanations are available offline. FREE AND PREMIUM Get one free explanation every 24 hours. Upgrade to Slango Premium for unlimited explanations. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Redactly

Automatically detect and redact sensitive information like phone numbers, emails, and faces from your screenshots and documents. Offers multiple redaction styles and prioritizes on-device processing for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • Auto-detect sensitive data
  • Multiple redaction styles
  • On-device processing
  • PDF import and export
  • Batch redaction
  • EXIF metadata stripping
Features
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Your screenshots contain more than you think. Phone numbers. Email addresses. Faces. Bank details. Every screenshot, photo, or document you share could expose sensitive information without you even realizing it. Redactly uses Apple's on-device AI to automatically detect and categorize sensitive data in your photos, screenshots, and PDFs — so you can redact exactly what matters, in one tap. SMART DETECTION • Auto-detect phone numbers, emails, URLs, faces, addresses, names, monetary amounts, and ID numbers • Each category is color-coded for instant visual recognition • Toggle entire categories on or off with a single tap • Fine-tune by selecting or deselecting individual items PRECISE CONTROL • Tap any text line to redact it instantly • Only the matched sensitive text is redacted — the rest stays readable • Review every detected item before you share PDF WORKFLOW • Import PDF documents directly from Files • Review and redact each page individually • Export a clean, redacted PDF ready to share MULTIPLE REDACTION STYLES • Gaussian blur with adjustable intensity • Classic pixelation with configurable block size • Solid fill for complete blackout • Plus exclusive Pro styles: pattern fill, emoji stamp, gradient blur PRIVACY FIRST • 100% on-device processing — your photos never leave your phone • No internet connection required for any feature • No accounts, no tracking, no data collection whatsoever • Optional EXIF metadata stripping to remove hidden location data PRO FEATURES • Unlimited daily image processing • Batch redact up to 20 images at once • 6 professional redaction styles • Full edit history with re-editable projects • Custom redaction presets • PDF import and export Redactly is built for anyone who shares screenshots — whether you're a professional handling sensitive invoices, a social media user protecting personal details, or simply someone who values digital privacy. Download Redactly and share safely. One tap. All private. SUBSCRIPTION INFO • Redactly Pro is available as a weekly or annual auto-renewable subscription • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • You can manage or cancel your subscription in your device's Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions • Free trial: if offered, any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon purchasing a subscription LEGAL Terms of Use: https://llsean.github.io/app-legal/redactly/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://llsean.github.io/app-legal/redactly/privacy.html

Screenshots

Slango4 screens
Redactly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Redactly at weekly against Slango's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Slango sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Redactly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slango ships an update every 3 weeks, Redactly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Slango versus Redactly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlangoRedactly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.3
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB15 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperPhantomBuild茂华 樊

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Slango

Subscriptions2
  • Slango Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Slango Premium Annual$34.991 Year
3 purchases

Redactly

Subscriptions2
  • Redactly Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Redactly Pro Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Slango free?
Slango is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Redactly free?
Redactly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Slango or Redactly have ads?
Neither Slango nor Redactly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slango or Redactly?
Slango ships an update every 3 weeks, and Redactly weekly. Most recently, Slango was updated on October 25, 2026 and Redactly on October 7, 2026.

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