WordMarker vs Foundation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WordMarker
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WordMarker makes you possible to search words in the real world. It finds preset keywords, then highlights them in camera preview. You can use it in the following cases: - You search specific allergen on the ingredients listed on the label of a packaged food, and - You search a name of particular person or school on an article in paper or magazine. Note that we do not guarantee the accuracy of search result so you should use it only as a guide.
Foundation
Engage in intelligent, private AI conversations that run entirely on your device. No internet or data collection required, offering instant responses and multiple conversation threads for various tasks.
- 100% on-device AI processing
- Zero data collection
- Works offline
- Multiple conversation threads
- Clean SwiftUI interface
- Unlimited chat sessions
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FoundationChat: Intelligent Conversations, Completely Private Experience AI without compromising your privacy. FoundationChat runs entirely on your iPhone or iPad—no internet required, no data sent to servers. Uses Apple’s on-device Intelligence or Cactus open models. PRIVACY FIRST 100% on-device processing—no ChatGPT, OpenAI, or third-party AI Zero data collection—conversations never leave your device No account, login, or tracking FEATURES Natural conversation powered by on-device AI Context-aware responses Multiple conversation threads Clean SwiftUI interface Works offline with instant responses Unlimited chat sessions REQUIREMENTS iOS 26.0 or later Apple Intelligence: iPhone 15 Pro+, iPhone 16+, or iPad with M1+ (enable in Settings) Cactus: iPhone 13 Pro and other devices with 4GB+ RAM (download a model in-app) WHY FOUNDATIONCHAT? Unlike cloud-based chatbots, FoundationChat keeps everything local. Your questions and conversations stay on your device. Ideal for brainstorming, writing help, learning, and any task where privacy matters. Download FoundationChat for truly private AI conversations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WordMarker at 12.0 against Foundation's 26.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WordMarker ships an update monthly, Foundation every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WordMarker | Foundation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryobi Systems Co.,Ltd. | Sagar Desai |
In-app purchases
WordMarker
No in-app purchases
Foundation
No in-app purchases
