See Value vs mySamford
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
See Value
Visualize the lightness of colors in real-time through your camera or convert existing photos to grayscale. This tool helps artists train their eyes to perceive value and aids in creating quick sketches with specialized grayscale filters.
- View exact color lightness in camera view
- Convert photos to grayscale
- Apply various grayscale filters
- Switch between grayscale and color mode
- Save converted photos to library
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Note: This app does not show anything related to monetary value See the exact value (aka lightness of color) of the scene viewed with the camera. Or convert photos from your Photo Library to grayscale. Train your eye to see colors in value. Apply one of the grayscale filters to see main contour lines for drawing quick sketches. Helpful in sketching and other forms of grayscale art. Features: * ability to see the exact value of a given point in the camera view, or in a photo * ability to convert photos to grayscale and save them back to the Photo Library (note: this functionality is available as an in-app purchase) * grayscale filter selection: 2-level (black & white), 3-level, 4-level and and Continuum (continuous grayscale spectrum) * double-tap to switch between grayscale and color mode
mySamford
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mySamford is your all-in-one app that connects you with the systems, information, people, and updates you need to succeed at Samford University. Samford students and employees can use mySamford to: - Access essential systems like Banner, Canvas, Email, and Office 365 - Receive important notifications from Banner, Canvas, and other key platforms - Stay informed with personalized announcements and alerts - Focus on your top tasks and to-dos - Discover tailored resources and content - Find and join campus events
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mySamford at none against See Value's 1. See Value's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.2). 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
Both are free to download. See Value sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. mySamford asks for nothing beyond the download.
See Value ships an update every 10 days, mySamford every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | See Value | mySamford |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (105 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Robert Jakubowski | Samford University |
In-app purchases
See Value
- See Value Pro Features$0.99
mySamford
No in-app purchases









