Comparison

InspectLog vs Archi

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

Head to head
About

InspectLog

Features
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InspectLog is a simple, offline-first inspection note app designed for property and site inspections. Create projects, record issues with notes and photos, and export professional reports in PDF, CSV, or Excel format. All inspection data is stored locally on your device — no accounts, no cloud sync, and no tracking. InspectLog also offers an optional AI-powered note polishing feature to help refine inspection notes for clarity and professionalism. AI features are available via subscription and are only activated when explicitly requested by the user. Terms of Use (EULA): https://advantaapps.com.au/inspectlog-terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://advantaapps.com.au/inspectlog-privacy

About

Archi

This app scans documents, extracts text and metadata using on-device AI and OCR, and syncs with a self-hosted server. It prioritizes user privacy with no cloud subscriptions or data sharing. Ideal for managing receipts, invoices, and personal records securely.

Highlights
  • On-device OCR with Apple Vision
  • AI metadata extraction with Gemma 4
  • Automatic title, tag, and correspondent suggestions
  • Import PDFs and images via Share sheet
  • Browse and search Paperless-NGX archive
  • Offline queue for scanning
Features
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Archi is the Paperless-NGX client for iPhone, iPad and Mac that runs AI and OCR entirely on your device — no cloud subscription, no data sharing, zero privacy compromises. Try it for free: the first 10 captures are included. After that, a one-time purchase unlocks the full version — no subscription, no cloud, no data collection. Note: With iOS 27 and Apple Intelligence turned on, Archi needs no download. Otherwise it downloads the Gemma 4 model (approx. 2.4 GB) once after installation. ■ WHAT ARCHI DOES Scan a document, recognize text, extract metadata — all in seconds, all locally. The document then lands neatly categorized in your self-hosted Paperless-NGX server. ■ ON YOUR DEVICE, NOT IN THE CLOUD • OCR with Apple Vision — fast, offline, free • AI metadata extraction with Apple Intelligence (iOS 27 and later) or Google's Gemma 4 — both run directly on your iPhone, no server needed • Automatic title, tag and correspondent suggestions based on content • Import PDFs and images from other apps via the Share sheet ■ PAPERLESS-NGX INTEGRATION • Browse and manage your entire document archive • Full-text search across all documents • Filter by tags, document type and correspondent • Offline queue — scans saved locally until you're back online ■ REAL-WORLD USE CASES Tax Season: Scan every receipt, invoice and bill as it arrives. Archi automatically recognizes the date, vendor and amount — and suggests the right tags. Come April, your IRS paperwork is already done. Home Office & Business: Incoming invoices, delivery notes, contracts — Archi reads the document and proposes correspondent, document type and filing date without you lifting a finger. Medical & Insurance: Digitize EOBs, lab results, insurance policies and medical records securely. Your health data never leaves your device. No Wi-Fi? No Problem: Scan documents in the subway, in a basement archive or while travelling. Archi queues everything locally and syncs automatically when you're back online — unlike server-dependent alternatives. Homelab & Self-Hosting: Running Paperless-NGX on a Synology NAS, Proxmox, Docker or a Raspberry Pi? Archi was built for exactly your setup. No SaaS, no monthly fees, no vendor lock-in. ■ PRIVACY FIRST No account. No subscription. No cloud. Your documents stay on your device and your server — and nowhere else. All AI processing, all OCR, all metadata extraction runs exclusively on your iPhone. Archi never transmits document content to any external server — not Apple's, not Google's, not ours. ■ TECHNICAL DETAILS • AI models: Apple Intelligence (Foundation Models, iOS 27 and later) or Gemma 4 E2B INT4 (Google open weights) — both run fully on-device; Gemma via LiteRT, Metal GPU accelerated • OCR: Apple Vision Framework — free, offline, privacy-preserving • Backend: Paperless-NGX (self-hosted, URL and token fully configurable) • Offline queue: SQLite-based, zero data loss when offline • On-device AI: iPhone 15 Pro or newer, or an iPad with 6 GB RAM (M-series). Apple Intelligence does not cover every language Archi supports; Archi shows which in Settings, and Gemma 4 stays available for the rest. Scanning, uploading and your archive work on all supported devices — even without AI. • Runs on iPhone, iPad and Apple silicon Mac. Archi requires a self-hosted Paperless-NGX server.

Screenshots

InspectLog4 screens
Archi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: InspectLog at daily against Archi's weekly. InspectLog also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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. InspectLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Archi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InspectLog ships an update daily, Archi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
InspectLog versus Archi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInspectLogArchi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdvanta Core Pty LtdArne Stenmanns

In-app purchases

2 purchases

InspectLog

Subscriptions2
  • AI Polish (Monthly)7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • AI Polish (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Archi

One-time1
  • Full Version$3.99

Questions

Is InspectLog free?
InspectLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Archi free?
Archi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do InspectLog or Archi have ads?
Neither InspectLog nor Archi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InspectLog or Archi?
InspectLog ships an update daily, and Archi weekly. Most recently, InspectLog was updated on October 25, 2026 and Archi on October 31, 2026.

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