Own AI vs Cloudless Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Own AI
This AI assistant allows private conversations and document analysis using on-device models or Apple Intelligence. It supports voice input, file imports, and customizable personalities for a personalized workflow.
- On-device AI models
- Apple Intelligence integration
- Voice input and conversation mode
- Import and analyze documents (PDF, DOCX, TXT, RTF, code)
- Summarize documents
- Customizable AI personalities
- Local conversation history
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Own AI is a private AI assistant for iPhone that helps you chat, speak, and ask questions about documents using on-device models or Apple Intelligence when you choose it. Built for people who want more control over their AI experience, Own AI keeps local model conversations on your device while giving you the option to use Apple Intelligence on supported devices. What you can do with Own AI: - Chat with AI using local models downloaded to your device - Use Apple Intelligence when available and enabled - Talk naturally with voice input and conversation mode - Import PDFs, DOCX, TXT, RTF, and code files, then ask questions about them - Summarize documents and retrieve relevant context inside each chat - Pick the model that fits your device and needs - Customize your assistant with different AI personalities - Keep conversation history stored locally on your device Own AI is designed for privacy-conscious users, students, researchers, founders, and anyone who wants a more personal AI workflow without depending entirely on the cloud. Download Own AI to get a faster, more private way to chat, read documents, and work with AI on your iPhone. Requires iPhone 12 or newer (A14 chip or later) — the on-device AI models cannot run on iPhone 11 or iPhone SE (2nd generation). Legal Terms of Use (EULA): https://sudoswisshub.github.io/MetalMind-AI/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://sudoswisshub.github.io/MetalMind-AI/privacy.html
Cloudless Scan
This app offers private document scanning directly on your device, eliminating the need for cloud storage or subscriptions. It provides professional features like OCR, multi-page PDF creation, and various export options, with an optional one-time purchase for advanced capabilities.
- Privacy-first local processing
- Offline OCR to editable text
- Multi-page PDF creation
- Universal export (PDF, JPG, text)
- Optimized modes for receipts and IDs
- HD quality exports
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Cloudless Scan - Easy, Private, Powerful Scans No Cloud. No Subscription. Own It. YOUR DOCUMENTS. YOUR DEVICE. NO CLOUD. Most scanner apps are traps that force expensive subscriptions and upload your private documents to cloud servers. Cloudless Scan is different. PRIVACY-FIRST SCANNING All processing happens locally on your device. Your contracts, receipts, and IDs never leave your iPhone. PROFESSIONAL FEATURES • Smart edge detection with automatic perspective correction • Offline OCR converts scans to editable text instantly • Multi-page PDF creation with batch scanning • Universal export: PDF, JPG, or raw text • Optimized modes for receipts and ID cards • HD quality exports for professional use HONEST PRICING No monthly subscriptions ever. Download and start scanning immediately with standard features included. Professional Unlock available as one-time purchase: • Removes watermark permanently • High-performance Offline OCR • Batch Mode for multiple documents • HD Export quality THE NO-SUBSCRIPTION PROMISE We believe you should own your tools, not rent them. One payment gives you professional document scanning for life. Built by folks who respect your privacy and reject subscription traps. Join the movement toward user-first software. Download Cloudless Scan and break away from the subscription cycle. Your privacy remains protected - all processing still happens locally on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cloudless Scan at 5.0 against Own AI's 3.0. Own AI's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Own AI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cloudless Scan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cloudless Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | Own AI | Cloudless Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 403 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alice-Georgiana TURCANU | ROBERT EVAN GAYNOR |
Customer experience
Own AI
Cloudless Scan
In-app purchases
Own AI
- Own AI Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Own AI Pro$4.991 Month
- Own AI Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- Own AI Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
Cloudless Scan
- Premium Unlock$9.99
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