Stella vs ArchiveLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stella
This AI assistant allows you to chat, get quick answers, and control your computer remotely from your phone. It offers voice input and infinite chat memory, prioritizing privacy and open-source design. Connect to various LLMs for personalized assistance.
- AI chat and information retrieval
- Remote computer control
- Voice input functionality
- Infinite chat memory
- Privacy-focused design
- Open-source
- LLM integration
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Stella is a personal AI assistant for your phone and computer. Ask questions, talk through ideas, write, and get things done. Send photos and files, use voice, or connect your computer to work with your apps and files.
ArchiveLab
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Turn screenshots into a searchable library. You screenshot everything. You never find it again. ArchiveLab fixes this by turning your screenshot chaos into a connected, searchable visual library. Extract text offline, link ideas on an infinite canvas, and find any saved post, idea, or reference in seconds. 100% private — no cloud, no account. HOW IT WORKS Import screenshots from your gallery Offline OCR extracts text instantly on device Drag, connect and map items on an infinite visual canvas Organize by platform (Instagram, TikTok, X) with Social Spaces, folders & tags Search any word or image in seconds KEY FEATURES Infinite Canvas – Spatially link screenshots & text Offline OCR – Ultra fast, no internet required Full Text Search – Find any word, comment or tweet instantly Social Spaces – Separate views for Instagram, TikTok, X, etc. Smart Folders & Tags – Build your own visual memory system Local & Fast – All data stays on device, even with huge libraries Export – TXT/CSV sharing of extracted content PRIVACY FIRST No cloud. No accounts. No tracking. Your data never leaves your phone. PERFECT FOR Creators saving visual inspiration Students & researchers archiving sources Social media lovers who never want to lose a post Anyone tired of endless scrolling through screenshots
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Stella at none against ArchiveLab's shown. Stella also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stella ships an update weekly, ArchiveLab every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stella | ArchiveLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FROMYOU, LLC | EL MEHDI OUHAMMOU |
In-app purchases
Stella
No in-app purchases
ArchiveLab
No in-app purchases
