Comparison

ChipLog Pro vs SeatChk

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

Head to head
About

ChipLog Pro

Transform your iPhone into an electronic component scanner. This app uses AI to identify chips and parts with professional accuracy, offering a free tier for basic use and a Pro subscription for advanced features like unlimited storage and exports.

Highlights
  • AI-powered identification scanner
  • Smart camera interface with zoom and flash control
  • Organized local data vault for component scans
  • Instant PDF and CSV report exports
  • Choice of themes (Matrix, Deep Sea)
  • Privacy-first design with local data storage
Features
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful electronic component scanner. ChipLog Pro uses advanced AI to identify chips, ICs, and electronic parts with professional accuracy. ChipLog Pro has a generous "try before you buy" philosophy! Everyone gets to test the magic of our AI Engine completely for free. FREE TIER INCLUDES • UNLIMITED AI-powered part identification scans. • Store up to 10 component scans in your local vault. • Export up to 3 PDF or CSV reports. PRO TIER (With 7-DAY FREE TRIAL) For power-users, professionals, and hardware engineers, upgrading to Pro unlocks the ultimate workflow. (Subscription) • Unlimited Vault Capacity: Store as many component scans as you need without restrictions. • Unlimited PDF and CSV Exports: Export as many reports as you wish. KEY FEATURES • AI-Powered Identification Scanner • Point your camera at any electronic component and get fast identification. • Powered by AI for accurate, reliable results. • Confidence score is provided. • If satisfied with identification result you can archive the part to the Vault, else discard and try another capture. SMART CAMERA INTERFACE • Real-time targeting with crosshair reticle • Flash control (Auto/On/Off) for perfect lighting • Multi-level zoom (Wide, 2×, 5×) for detailed captures • Clean, distraction-free interface ORGANIZED DATA VAULT • Save component scans with searchable metadata: • Private - stored on your local device • Part numbers and manufacturer info • Package type and form factor • Confidence ratings • High-resolution component images • Timestamps GENERATE INSTANT EXPORTS WITH ONE TAP • PDF reports with images and metadata • CSV exports for spreadsheet analysis (ZIP file containing the CSV and hi res images; CSV has links to the images) • One-tap export to save or share CHOOSE YOUR THEME • Matrix Theme: Classic hacker aesthetic with green monospace • Deep Sea Theme: Modern blue/white sci-fi interface PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN • All data stored locally on your device • No cloud sync or user accounts required • Absolutely no personal data or account registration required! Your vault images never leave your device. • Camera permission only (no location, contacts, etc.) FUNCTIONALITY WITHOUT INTERNET • While AI analysis does require an internet connection, even without internet the user can STILL capture parts and store them to the vault for later analysis when internet is restored. • This lets a user go into an environment without internet and capture all parts of interest and then complete the analysis at a later time when internet is available. WHO IS IT FOR? • Electronics engineers reverse-engineering boards • Makers and hobbyists identifying salvaged parts • Students learning component recognition • Technicians documenting repairs • Anyone working with PCBs and electronic hardware • NOT JUST ELECTRONICS! Anyone wanting an easy automatic way to id and catalog ANY object TECHNICAL DETAILS • Works with any visible electronic component • Geared toward electronics but can also be used to id and log ANY OBJECT at all • Integrated circuits (ICs) • Decodes axial resistor color codes for resistance value and tolerance • Microcontrollers • Memory chips • Voltage regulators • Operational amplifiers • And more... works on ANY OBJECT Download ChipLog Pro and turn confusion into clarity. Point, shoot, identify. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

SeatChk

Find available spots in campus buildings like libraries, gyms, and dining halls in real-time. View crowd levels, plan visits with historical data, and contribute to community reports for accurate information.

Highlights
  • Real-time campus map with heat levels
  • Historical busyness trends
  • Crowdsourced reporting
  • Verified accuracy through geofencing
  • Points and leaderboard for contributions
  • Anonymous usage
Features
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Stop wandering the library looking for a seat. SeatChk uses real-time traffic data and student-verified updates so you know exactly how busy your favorite spots are before you even arrive. Whether you’re looking for a quiet floor in the library, an empty squat rack at the gym, or a short line at the dining hall, SeatChk helps you see the crowd BEFORE you go. Key Features: Live Campus Map: See real-time "heat" levels for every major building on campus. Plan Ahead with Historical Trends: View detailed bar charts showing historical busyness for each day at most locations, helping you decide the best time to head out. Crowdsourced Reporting: Contribute to the community by reporting crowd levels when you’re on-site. Verified Accuracy: Our geofencing technology ensures that only people actually at the location can submit reports, keeping the data honest. Earn Points: Get rewarded for your contributions and climb the campus leaderboard. Completely Anonymous: No accounts, no passwords, no tracking. Just hop in and see the seats. Stop wasting your time, know before you go. Find your spot with SeatChk.

Screenshots

ChipLog Pro4 screens
SeatChk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SeatChk at none against ChipLog Pro's 3. SeatChk also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. ChipLog Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SeatChk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ChipLog Pro against 5.0 for SeatChk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ChipLog Pro versus SeatChk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChipLog ProSeatChk
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLong Run Investments LLCJULIA DIANA NOVICK

Customer experience

ChipLog Pro

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

SeatChk

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ChipLog Pro

Subscriptions2
  • ChipLog Pro Monthly Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ChipLog Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • ChipLog Pro Lifetime$49.99
None

SeatChk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChipLog Pro free?
ChipLog Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SeatChk free?
SeatChk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChipLog Pro or SeatChk?
ChipLog Pro and SeatChk are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do ChipLog Pro or SeatChk have ads?
Neither ChipLog Pro nor SeatChk shows ads.

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