Comparison

Own AI vs Cloudless Scan

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Own AI4 screens
Cloudless Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Own AI versus Cloudless Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOwn AICloudless Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size403 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAlice-Georgiana TURCANUROBERT EVAN GAYNOR

Customer experience

Own AI

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cloudless Scan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Own AI

Subscriptions4
  • 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
1 purchases

Cloudless Scan

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Own AI free?
Own AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloudless Scan free?
Cloudless Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Own AI or Cloudless Scan?
Cloudless Scan is rated higher. Own AI averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cloudless Scan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Own AI or Cloudless Scan have ads?
Neither Own AI nor Cloudless Scan shows ads.

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