Comparison

ScribeZero vs Daotuan Chat

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

Head to head
About

ScribeZero

Features
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ScribeZero records, transcribes, and summarizes your most confidential meetings and sessions — with AI that runs entirely on your iPhone. No cloud. No servers. No third-party AI. Your words never leave your device. Most "AI notetakers" stream your audio to the cloud. ScribeZero does the opposite: every step — recording, transcription, speaker separation, and summary — happens on-device. It even works in airplane mode. FOR CLINICIANS Turn each session into structured documentation in seconds: • Automatic SOAP notes • Clinical observations and follow-up tasks • Full session transcript with speaker separation • Export to SOAP Note and Clinical Observation templates Because nothing is uploaded, there is no PHI in the cloud to protect. FOR TEAMS & EXECUTIVES Capture every decision and commitment from sensitive meetings: • Concise executive summaries • Automatic decision extraction • Action items with assignees • Speaker identification — who said what • Export to Executive Brief, Project Sync, and Cornell templates PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE • 100% on-device AI — no audio or text is ever uploaded • AES-256 encryption at rest, with the key bound to your device • No third-party AI APIs, no ad tracking, no data brokers • Optional backup goes only to your own private iCloud HOW IT WORKS 1. Record any meeting or session. 2. ScribeZero transcribes and separates speakers on-device. 3. Generate a summary or clinical note in seconds. 4. Review, edit, and export a polished PDF. FREE & PRO Start free with unlimited recording, on-device transcription, speaker identification, and one AI analysis. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited AI summaries and notes, all export templates, transcript correction, and private iCloud backup. Pro is a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; it renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. AI analysis (summaries and SOAP notes) requires iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 14, or newer. Recording, transcription, and speaker identification work on all supported devices. Privacy: https://scribezero.app/privacy Terms: https://scribezero.app/terms Built for professionals who treat confidentiality as non-negotiable.

About

Daotuan Chat

Features
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Daotuan Chat is a local-first AI chat client for iPhone and iPad. Bring your own API keys and connect to leading AI providers including OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, OpenRouter, Zhipu AI, Moonshot, MiniMax, and more. Designed for users who want full control over their AI experience, Daotuan Chat keeps conversations on your device and stores API credentials securely in the iOS Keychain. FEATURES Multi-Model AI Chat • Support for OpenAI-compatible APIs • OpenAI Responses API • Anthropic Claude API • Google Gemini API • Built-in provider presets and custom endpoints • Switch providers and models anytime • Streaming responses with reasoning support • Markdown and LaTeX rendering Images, Files & Web Search • Send images to vision-capable models • Upload PDF, TXT, CSV, JSON, and Markdown files • Native web search support through compatible providers • Read documents, notes, datasets, and code directly in chat Privacy First • Conversations stored locally on your device • API keys secured in the iOS Keychain • No Daotuan Chat account required • No model proxying • No bundled AI credits • Full control over which AI provider receives your requests Voice Features • Speech-to-text input • Text-to-speech playback • Separate credential management for speech services Built for Apple Devices • Native SwiftUI experience • iPhone and iPad support • Light and dark mode • English and Simplified Chinese • Conversation search, pinning, branching, editing, and sharing Daotuan Chat is built for users who prefer a clean, private, and flexible AI client without subscriptions, lock-ins, or vendor restrictions.

Screenshots

ScribeZero4 screens
Daotuan Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Daotuan Chat at none against ScribeZero's 2. ScribeZero's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ScribeZero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Daotuan Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ScribeZero versus Daotuan Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribeZeroDaotuan Chat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size369 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDILEK HUNER SAFKANé“ę¹ ēŽ‹

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScribeZero

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$149.991 Year
None

Daotuan Chat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScribeZero free?
ScribeZero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Daotuan Chat free?
Daotuan Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScribeZero or Daotuan Chat have ads?
Neither ScribeZero nor Daotuan Chat shows ads.

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