What it does
Chatomic is a versatile AI assistant that functions as both a general-purpose chatbot and a library of specialized tools. It leverages GPT models to answer questions, write content, and summarize text. A key feature is its OCR camera, which can extract text from images and make it instantly available for AI analysis and interaction.
Where it shines
The app excels at providing structured access to AI capabilities. Instead of relying on the user to craft the perfect prompt, it offers a rich library of pre-built assistants for specific tasks like an "Email Signature Generator" (03:13) or a "Photo Captions" tool (04:32). The OCR flow is also a standout, seamlessly taking a user from a photo of a document (01:58) to a chat about its contents (02:07) in just a few seconds.
UX highlights
- The assistant library (01:43) uses clear categories and icons, making it easy to find the right tool for the job.
- The ability to switch between GPT-3 and GPT-4 models (01:13) gives power users granular control over output quality.
- The OCR feature effectively handles large blocks of text and even structured math problems (02:47).
- Responses from the AI stream in word by word (00:56), which feels interactive and manages perceived wait time.
- The interface consistently provides 'Copy' and 'Share' buttons on AI-generated content for easy export and use in other apps.
- A dedicated chat history feature (06:08) allows users to easily access and reference their previous conversations.
Monetization & growth
The app uses an early, direct paywall strategy. Immediately after a brief feature carousel, the user is presented with a paywall at 00:15. It offers a 3-day free trial for both weekly and yearly plans, a classic soft paywall approach. The value of the subscription is reinforced with a "PRO" badge on the GPT-4 model selection screen (01:13). The app also prompts for an App Store rating after a successful interaction (02:28), a common tactic to boost public ratings.
Who it’s for
This app is built for students, professionals, and creators who need more than just a simple chatbot. Its specialized tools are ideal for users looking to save time on common writing, analysis, and content creation tasks. The OCR feature also makes it valuable for anyone who needs to digitize and interact with text from the physical world, like receipts, notes, or book pages.
Notes & opportunities
While the specialized assistants are powerful, their discovery could be improved. The user has to navigate back from the main chat screen to find the full library. Surfacing this library more prominently could improve feature discovery and engagement. Additionally, the initial ATT prompt at 00:00 lacks a warm-up screen, a choice that might negatively impact user opt-in rates for tracking.