Comparison

ChatPort vs Cairn

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

Head to head
About

ChatPort

Features
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ChatPort is the simplest way to export messages from your iPhone and save conversations from all your favorite messaging apps. Whether you want to keep personal memories, create legal records, or stay organized, ChatPort helps you securely store and manage your chats with ease. Upload screenshots or screen recordings of your chats, and ChatPort will convert them into clean, searchable text you can download, back up, or print. You can also export full conversations using our desktop companion for a complete backup experience. Looking for an easy way to save messages from your iPhone? ChatPort lets you export SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, and more into multiple formats—right from your device. KEY FEATURES • Screenshot & Screen Recording to Text: Upload chat screenshots or recordings and instantly convert them into structured, searchable messages. • Universal Chat Exporter: Export conversations across platforms including SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, Instagram DMs, and more. • Export to PDF, CSV & Text: Save your chats in professional formats that are easy to share, store, or print. • Simple & Guided Flow: Export your messages in just a few steps—no technical knowledge needed. • Unlimited Exports: No limits on how many chats or messages you can export. • Flexible Data Use: Turn chats into data you can organize, search, download, and archive. • Fast & Helpful Support: Get quick assistance whenever you need it. WHY CHOOSE CHATPORT? • Works with Any Chat App: Even if direct export isn’t available, just upload screenshots or recordings to extract your messages. • Reliable Backup Solution: Safely store conversations for personal, legal, or business use. • Professional Documentation: Export chats into clean PDFs for records, reports, or evidence. • Easy Organization: Keep all your conversations structured and accessible. PERFECT FOR • Professionals needing documented communication records • Users who want to convert chat screenshots into real data • Anyone backing up personal or meaningful conversations • Businesses managing compliance and chat history • Users of tools like iMazing, TouchCopy, CopyTrans, or PhoneView looking for a simpler mobile solution GET STARTED WITH CHATPORT Start exporting your chats in minutes: • Upload screenshots or recordings to extract messages • Export conversations into PDF, CSV, or text • Back up chats quickly and securely • Organize and search your message history easily SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS A subscription unlocks unlimited exports, support for all formats including PDF, and priority customer support. Terms of Use: https://apptivityglobal.com/terms-of-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://apptivityglobal.com/privacy-policy/

About

Cairn

Features
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Cairn is a text export tool that turns a text conversation into a clean, printable record you can keep or hand to someone who needs it. It works from screenshots of the chat that you add, then rebuilds the conversation in order so you can export text messages to PDF & CSV in a few taps. - Add screenshots of a conversation and let the app read the bubbles and sort them by time - See the conversation rebuilt in order, with sender labels and any gaps flagged, never silently reordered - Save messages to PDF & CSV: a crisp PDF with selectable text you can print text messages from, or a CSV with date, time, sender, and message - Reactions and inline images are carried into the export - Everything happens on your device, and your screenshots never leave your phone iOS does not let apps read your SMS or Messages history directly, so Cairn works from the screenshots you provide, turning them into a fast, accurate backup or recovery record you can print or file away. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDX9pxPOlUJl_skVUHPi99mAw0y2B2BYd_v1mJkoF3xW3rlOcW5KlYd4t93MMbbGhctSTnBTy7d_l6/pub Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ChatPort4 screens
Cairn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChatPort at none against Cairn's 1. ChatPort also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Cairn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ChatPort asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
ChatPort versus Cairn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChatPortCairn
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAman SinghalAndrii Bashta

In-app purchases

None

ChatPort

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cairn

One-time1
  • Threadkeeper Lifetime$9.99

Questions

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

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