# Envision AI vs OffMemory

The clearest difference is rating: OffMemory at 5.0 against Envision AI's 4.2. OffMemory also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (5 vs 2). Envision AI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (596 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OffMemory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Envision AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

OffMemory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Envision AI has 596 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Envision AI ships an update every 5 weeks, OffMemory every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Envision AI | OffMemory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (596 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/envision-ai/id1268632314/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offmemory/id6808076750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **596** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 373 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Envision Technologies B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127228636) | [良 史](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797367906) |

## What reviewers say

### Envision AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/envision-ai/id1268632314)

This app uses AI and OCR to read text, describe surroundings, and identify objects for users who are blind or have low vision. It offers features like instant text reading in multiple languages, document scanning, scene description, and object detection to promote independence.

**Highlights:** Instant text reading in 60+ languages, Audio-guided document scanning, Scene and object description, Barcode scanning for product info, People and object detection, Image and PDF description

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate text recognition
- 🔍 Excellent object and scene description
- 👍 Helpful for independence and accessibility
- 🔍 Accurate barcode and color recognition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🌐 Limited language support

**Reported bugs**

- Instant text reader mixes languages and has poor formatting
- Document scanning sometimes fails to detect document edges
- Facial recognition often misidentifies people
- Barcode scanner not working reliably in latest version

**Requested features**

- Add support for more languages, including Punjabi and Gujarati
- Improve handwriting recognition accuracy
- Implement offline mode for text recognition
- Add a feature to save and organize recognized text


### OffMemory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offmemory/id6808076750)

This encrypted diary keeps your thoughts private on your device. Features include password protection, writing prompts, and visual insights into your writing habits. Securely back up and restore your entries.

**Highlights:** AES-256 encrypted notes, Password and Face ID protection, Writing prompts, Yearly writing heat map, Home-screen widget, Markdown toolbar and organization, Encrypted backup and restore

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Unlimited Notes | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Envision AI free?

Envision AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OffMemory free?

OffMemory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Envision AI or OffMemory?

OffMemory is rated higher. Envision AI averages 4.2 out of 5 from 596 ratings, while OffMemory averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Envision AI or OffMemory have ads?

Neither Envision AI nor OffMemory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Envision AI or OffMemory?

Envision AI ships an update every 5 weeks, and OffMemory every 4 days. Most recently, Envision AI was updated on November 6, 2026 and OffMemory on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*