Comparison

ScanScript vs Chatlo

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

Head to head
About

ScanScript

Features
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ScanScript transforms your iPhone into a professional document scanner. Upload any PDF or image, or scan directly using your camera and extract editable text in seconds using powerful on-device OCR technology. No internet required. No account needed. Your documents never leave your device. Key features: • Scan documents using camera or upload PDF, JPG, PNG and HEIC files • Smart edge detection with adjustable corner handles • Multi page scanning combined into one text output • Edit extracted text before exporting • Export as TXT or RTF via AirDrop or email • Full scan history saved on your device Every new user gets 5 completely free scans with no account or payment required. Upgrade to ScanScript Premium for unlimited scanning at just $4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://scanscript-app.blogspot.com/p/terms-of-service-scanscript.html Privacy Policy: https://scanscript-app.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-scanscript.html

About

Chatlo

This AI assistant goes beyond simple chat to research, analyze, plan, and execute tasks. It offers a choice of over 10 AI models, supports bringing your own API keys, and prioritizes user privacy with on-device data storage and optional offline capabilities.

Highlights
  • Task planning and execution
  • Supports 10+ AI models
  • Bring your own API key
  • Privacy-first design
  • On-device local AI
  • Integrates with iPhone/iPad capabilities
  • Extensible with Skills and Tools
Features
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Chatlo goes beyond chat. It searches, analyzes, plans, and takes action — turning your ideas into results, right on your iPhone and iPad. [AI That Gets Things Done] Chatlo doesn't just answer questions. It can plan and complete tasks for you. • Research a topic and organize the results • Search, analyze, and summarize information • Organize Health and activity data • Plan your schedule and to-dos • Read and summarize long content • Choose the right tools for each task Tell Chatlo what you want to accomplish. It handles the steps. [Any AI, Your Choice] Use the AI that works best for you. • DeepSeek、Kimi、GLM、MiniMax、Qwen and 10+ AI models and services • Bring your own API key • Connect directly to AI providers • No middleman and no extra markup • Switch between models anytime No lock-in. Your models, your choice. [Privacy First] Your data stays under your control. • API keys are stored only on your device • No Chatlo backend servers • No usage tracking • Local AI can run completely offline • iCloud sync is optional From cloud AI to local AI, you decide how your data is used. [Built Into Your iPhone] Chatlo works with the capabilities already on your iPhone and iPad. • Access steps, sleep, heart rate, workouts, and other Health data • Recognize and understand photos • Run Shortcuts • Read clipboard content • Use system capabilities to complete more tasks • Fully optimized for iPhone and iPad With your permission, Chatlo can connect AI with the data and tools on your device. [Local AI] Run supported AI models directly on your device. No API key. No cloud connection. No internet required. Your conversations can stay entirely on your device — ideal for offline use and privacy-sensitive tasks. [Skills, MCP & Tools] Extend what Chatlo can do with Skills, MCP, and tool integrations. From web search and research to analysis and task execution, you can add new capabilities as your needs grow. Chatlo isn't limited to a fixed set of features. It's an AI assistant that grows with you. Chatlo — from asking to getting things done. [Contact Us] Email: fordev2022@163.com [Privacy Policy] https://docs.chatlo.workers.dev/privacy.html [Terms of Use] https://docs.chatlo.workers.dev/terms.html

Screenshots

ScanScript4 screens
Chatlo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chatlo at none against ScanScript's 1. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ScanScript sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Chatlo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ScanScript versus Chatlo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanScriptChatlo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAbdullah Javed庆彬 邓

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ScanScript

Subscriptions1
  • ScanScript Premium$4.991 Month
None

Chatlo

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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