# Vision vs ScribeMe

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScribeMe at 75% against Vision's 24%. ScribeMe also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Vision's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vision sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ScribeMe sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vision holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScribeMe has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Vision's written reviews are positive against 75% of ScribeMe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vision ships an update every 2 months, ScribeMe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vision | ScribeMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vision-for-blind-people/id1444693229/reviews)** | [4.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribeme/id6739640292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 237 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Obando](https://appshunter.io/developer/818523453) | [Mark Morad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786421255) |

## What reviewers say

### Vision

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vision-for-blind-people/id1444693229)

This app uses AI and your phone's camera to identify objects, read text, recognize currency, and measure distances in real-time. It offers features like scene exploration and color identification, optimized for VoiceOver in 35 languages.

**Highlights:** Real-time object identification, Text reading from camera or photos, Currency recognition, Distance measurement with vibration feedback, Scene and place detection, Color identification

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly (Full access) | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual (Save 35%) | $39.99 | per year |
| One-time payment | $59.99 | one-time |


### ScribeMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribeme/id6739640292)

This AI-powered assistant helps visually impaired users navigate their surroundings and understand documents. It offers real-time object identification, text reading, and detailed image descriptions. The app makes documents accessible by preserving formatting and generating alt text, with advanced OCR in over 50 languages.

**Highlights:** Real-time AI video assistant, Object identification, Text reading, Document scanning and accessibility, AI-powered document summarization, Image description and analysis, OCR in 50+ languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScribeMe Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| ScribeMe Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| ScribeMe Max | $19.99 | per month |
| ScribeMe Max Yearly | $200.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vision free?

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

### Is ScribeMe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vision or ScribeMe?

Vision is rated higher. Vision averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ScribeMe averages 4.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Vision or ScribeMe have ads?

Neither Vision nor ScribeMe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vision or ScribeMe?

Vision ships an update every 2 months, and ScribeMe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vision was updated on September 17, 2026 and ScribeMe on September 21, 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.*