Comparison

Konvo vs OldScript

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

Head to head
About

Konvo

This app provides a streamlined Instagram experience focused solely on direct messages. It removes the feed, Reels, and Explore sections, allowing users to access their inbox without distractions. Optional features include blocking the main Instagram app and receiving DM notifications.

Highlights
  • Direct access to Instagram inbox
  • No feed, Reels, or Explore
  • Supports DMs, group chats, and message requests
  • Optional Instagram app blocking
  • DM notification alerts
  • Secure Instagram sign-in
Features
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Konvo is Instagram with only the messages. A paid Konvo subscription is required to access Instagram DMs through the app. Available plans, prices, billing periods, and any eligible free trial are shown before you confirm an Apple in-app purchase. Sign in with your Instagram account and Konvo opens straight to your inbox. The feed, Reels, and Explore never load. Your chats are exactly as you left them, and everything you send and receive shows up in Instagram like normal, because it is Instagram, just only the part you actually need. WHAT KONVO DOES - Opens directly to your Instagram inbox, every time - No feed, no Reels, no Explore, anywhere in the app - Your DMs, group chats, message requests, and story replies all work - You sign in on instagram.com inside the app. Konvo never sees or stores your password BLOCK THE REAL INSTAGRAM, IF YOU WANT Connect Konvo to Screen Time and the Instagram app itself gets blocked behind a shield. Your messages stay one tap away in Konvo. You get two five-minute passes a day to unlock Instagram for the things that need the real app: posting a story, a picture, or calling someone. When the pass ends, Instagram locks itself again. The block is optional and you can turn it off whenever you want. OPTIONAL MESSAGE NOTIFICATIONS AND PRIVACY Get alerts for new Instagram DMs while Konvo is closed. If you enable this feature, Konvo stores an encrypted Instagram sign-in session on its server to check for new messages. Message content is processed temporarily in memory and is not saved. You can disconnect in Message notifications settings. Konvo collects basic usage analytics to improve the app. Konvo requires an Instagram account. Konvo is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Instagram or Meta. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Message notifications are rolling out in a limited pilot for new users, subject to available places. Already connected accounts keep access.

About

OldScript

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OldScript turns old handwritten letters, journals, and family records into searchable text on your iPhone. Standard recognition runs on device, so document images and recognized text are not uploaded. Scan with the camera or import photos, review uncertain words in a focused proofreading workflow, organize documents, and export clean text for your archive. Built for family historians, genealogists, and anyone preserving handwritten records: • On-device handwriting recognition • English and Simplified Chinese recognition • Guided proofreading for uncertain results • Word-by-word comparison with the original page • Local document library and search • Text export • No account required Handwriting recognition is not perfect, especially with faded ink, ornate styles, or damaged pages. OldScript highlights uncertain output so you can verify it before saving or sharing.

Screenshots

Konvo4 screens
OldScript4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Konvo at 3 against OldScript's 1. Konvo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Konvo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and OldScript sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Konvo versus OldScript: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKonvoOldScript
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYi Hyun Park惟越 张

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Konvo

Subscriptions7
  • Konvo Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Konvo Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Konvo Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Konvo Pro Yearly - Special offer$19.991 Year
  • Konvo Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Konvo Pro Yearly3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Konvo Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

OldScript

One-time1
  • Unlimited Recognition$14.99

Questions

Is Konvo free?
Konvo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OldScript free?
OldScript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Konvo or OldScript have ads?
Neither Konvo nor OldScript shows ads.

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