CHMOD Lab vs SnapText
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CHMOD Lab
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Stop guessing Linux file permissions. CHMOD Lab is the ultimate interactive sandbox and calculator for developers, SysAdmins, and students who want to master the command line. Whether you are configuring a web server, debugging a script, or studying for your Linux certification, CHMOD Lab bridges the gap between confusing octal numbers (755) and symbolic notation (rwxr-xr-x). FEATURES: • Interactive Calculator: Toggle permissions instantly. Tap "Read," "Write," or "Execute" and watch the Octal and Symbolic codes update in real-time. • Reverse Lookup: Type in a code like "644" and see exactly which permissions are granted. • Visual Sandbox: See permissions visualized to understand "who" can do "what" before you run the command. • Cheat Sheet: Built-in reference guides for common permission patterns. Master the command line. Download CHMOD Lab today.
SnapText
Translate text from images, photos, and screenshots privately and offline. Combine translated images into a single PDF document for easy sharing and storage. This app prioritizes on-device processing for maximum privacy.
- Offline OCR for images
- Translate text from photos without internet
- Combine translated images into PDF
- Unlimited PDF export
- Privacy-first, on-device processing
- One-time purchase
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SnapText: Image Translate is a simple and private way to translate text from images, photos, and screenshots and save the results as PDF documents. The app works fully offline and processes everything directly on your device — no cloud, no tracking, no data uploads. Key features: • Offline OCR for images and screenshots • Translate text from photos without internet • Combine translated images into a single PDF • Unlimited PDF export • One-time purchase — no subscription • Privacy-first, on-device processing Perfect for studying, traveling, work documents, manuals, and any situation where privacy and offline access matter. Pay once and use forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CHMOD Lab at none against SnapText's 1. 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
Both are free to download. SnapText sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CHMOD Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CHMOD Lab | SnapText |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guy Miller | Simon Hudishkin |
In-app purchases
CHMOD Lab
No in-app purchases
SnapText
- Unlock unlimited PDF export.$5.99





