Robin vs Camera New Vision
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Robin
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Smart cane Robin is an intelligent assistive technological device that helps the blind to follow the path of an active and accessible lifestyle with confidence. Robin is able to recognize objects and people, measure distance to them, memorize people's faces and voice their names, as well as warn the blind about obstacles via vibration alerts. These features allow the user to: β’ share household responsibilities with friends and relatives; β’ avoid unexpected obstacles; β’ find a person nearby and confidently turn to him; The application Robin is aimed at expanding the functionality of the device and its adjustment to the needs and habits of a blind user. The application can solely be used along the device and is specifically constructed for comfortable use with Voice Over or the whole Accessibility package. With the help of the application, the user will be able to perform the following actions: β’ increase the speed and volume of speech reproduction, change the speaker's voice from/ to male or female; β’ connect wireless headphones or speakers; β’ connect to the Internet; β’ upload faces of familiar people from the mobile device gallery.
Camera New Vision
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Camera New Vision connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers through instant live video calls. Whether you need help navigating a busy street, reading a food label, or finding the right door, a volunteer is just a tap away. For volunteers, the app makes giving back effortless. Receive calls through native CallKit integration, guide users with an interactive split-screen map, and adjust your view with zoom and rotation controls. Key Features: β’ One-tap live video assistance for blind users β’ Language and schedule matching β’ Zoom, pan and rotation for video stream β’ Real-time navigation with Yandex or Apple Maps
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Camera New Vision at weekly against Robin's every 4 months. Robin's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Robin ships an update every 4 months, Camera New Vision weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Robin | Camera New Vision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 16.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | LABORATORY SENSOR-TECH | Ernest Poletaev |
In-app purchases
Robin
No in-app purchases
Camera New Vision
No in-app purchases





