NativeScript Preview vs Memory Lens
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NativeScript Preview
Instantly preview your NativeScript projects directly on your mobile device. See your native UI elements, from buttons to complex 2D/3D canvas renderings, come to life as you develop.
- Live preview on device
- Native UI element rendering
- 2D canvas rendering
- 3D canvas rendering
- Cross-platform development tool
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Preview NativeScript projects on your device – from basic native user interface elements like buttons, switches and sliders, to 2d/3d canvas renderings.
Memory Lens
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Stop losing product labels in your camera roll. Memory Lens helps you scan, save, and instantly find product labels when you need them most. Snap a label once and Memory Lens automatically captures the important details — like brand, model number, size, and full label text — then saves everything in a clean, searchable library on your iPhone. Whether you’re tracking supplements, appliance model numbers, clothing tags, pantry items, paint colors, tools, or household products, Memory Lens helps you find the right item in seconds. Scan Once. Find It Anytime. • Scan product labels in seconds • Capture brand, model, size, and full label text automatically • Save items into a clean, searchable library • Search by brand, product name, model number, size, or any word on the label • Works with vitamins, pantry items, skincare, tools, appliances, clothing tags, filters, and more Perfect For Everyday Life • Reorder the right supplement without guessing • Save appliance model numbers before repairs happen • Remember paint colors, filter sizes, and product details • Check kids’ clothing sizes while shopping • Organize items from your pantry, garage, medicine cabinet, and home Fast Search That Actually Helps Memory Lens lets you search by the words that matter most. Search for “400mg,” “Bosch,” “16x25x1,” or any other text from a label and quickly find the exact item you scanned. No more endless scrolling through old photos. Private By Design Your privacy comes first. Every scan happens entirely on your device. No photos are uploaded. No text leaves your phone. No account required. Simple, No-Subscription Pricing Scan up to 5 items free, plus an available unlimited access free trial. Unlock unlimited scanning with a one-time purchase. No subscription. No recurring fees. Just scan, save, and keep it forever. Download Memory Lens and turn your iPhone into a smarter, searchable label library. Here’s an even tighter more conversion-focused version if you want something punchier for the App Store: Never lose a product label again. Memory Lens helps you scan and save product labels so you can find them instantly later. Capture brand, model number, size, and full label text in seconds, then search your library by any word on the label. Perfect for supplements, appliances, pantry items, tools, skincare, clothing tags, filters, paint colors, and more. Why Memory Lens: • Scan labels in seconds • Search by brand, model, size, or any label text • Keep important product details organized • Find the right item fast when reordering, shopping, or repairing • 100% on-device and private Scan 15 items free, then unlock unlimited scans with a one-time purchase. No subscription. No recurring charges.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NativeScript Preview at none against Memory Lens's 2. NativeScript Preview also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Memory Lens sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NativeScript Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.
NativeScript Preview ships an update every 3 weeks, Memory Lens every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NativeScript Preview | Memory Lens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | nStudio LLC | Forgio Technologies, LLC |
In-app purchases
NativeScript Preview
No in-app purchases
Memory Lens
- 2-Day Free TrialFree
- Memory Lens Lifetime$9.99
Questions
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