Comparison

Ultralytics YOLO vs Images Classifier

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ultralytics YOLO

Identify and learn about objects in your surroundings using your device's camera. This AI vision app provides real-time object detection and instant image classification with detailed descriptions, all processed privately on your device.

Highlights
  • Real-time object detection and tracking
  • Instant photo classification
  • Large AI-powered object database
  • Educational insights on detected items
  • Privacy-first design
Features
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Ultralytics YOLO — Vision AI in Your Pocket Turn your iPhone or iPad into a professional vision-AI tool. Point the camera at the world and see it understood in real time — object detection, instance segmentation, pose estimation, image classification, and oriented bounding box (OBB) detection, all running 100% on-device through the Apple Neural Engine. Powered by Ultralytics YOLO26 — the latest NMS-free, state-of-the-art real-time detectors from the team behind the open-source YOLO family trusted by millions of developers worldwide.

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Images Classifier

Features
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Images Classifier enables you to identify and group images using your iPhone or iPad with custom-trained machine learning models. The app includes a built-in model, FruitsClassifier.mlmodel, which detects 8 different types of fruits using a neural network. Features: • Automatically group images into category folders, accessible via the Files app • Preview grouped images within the app • Set a classification confidence threshold - images below this value are grouped under "Other" • Load and run custom machine learning models from your library • Rename or delete models directly from the library Grouped images are saved in the Files app under: [Images Classifier / Images] To Add a Custom Model: Download a pre-trained .mlmodel file and place it in: [Images Classifier / MLModel] via AirDrop You can also train your own model using tools like CreateML or TensorFlow (models must be converted to .mlmodel format) Custom Model Tips: For example, if your model classifies 5 dog breeds - Husky, Bulldog, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, and Beagle—it will perform accurately for those. However, classifying an unfamiliar breed like Boxer may result in incorrect predictions (e.g., classified as Bulldog). To improve results, include as many relevant classes as possible when training your model. Usage Examples: • Group plant species images in the jungle using a custom-trained model • Identify and sort dog breeds with a trained model • Classify and group wildlife or insect species • Detect and categorize defective products • And many more use cases - limited only by your creativity Quick Start Guide: 1. AirDrop your .mlmodel file (e.g., DogBreedsModel.mlmodel) into: [Images Classifier / MLModel] via the Files app 2. Launch the Images Classifier app 3. Open the Library tab and select your model (e.g., DogBreedsModel.mlmodel) 4. Load images from your Camera Roll 5. Tap Run and wait for processing to complete 6. Tap Result to view categorized images 7. Access all grouped images in the Files app under: [Images Classifier / Images] [*] Make sure your model is specifically trained for image classification (not object detection or other ML types). What is Image Classification? Image classification is the process of identifying and labeling groups of pixels or vectors within an image using predefined rules. It's a supervised learning task where a model is trained to recognize specific target classes using labeled sample images. Early computer vision models used raw pixel data as input, and this foundation still powers many modern classification techniques. Thanks for your support and do visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

Screenshots

Ultralytics YOLO4 screens
Images Classifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ultralytics YOLO at Free against Images Classifier's $2.99. Ultralytics YOLO also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 38 months). Images Classifier's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ultralytics YOLO is free to download; Images Classifier costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultralytics YOLO ships an update fortnightly, Images Classifier every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ultralytics YOLO versus Images Classifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltralytics YOLOImages Classifier
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.3 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUltralytics LLCHeng Jia Liang

In-app purchases

None

Ultralytics YOLO

No in-app purchases

None

Images Classifier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ultralytics YOLO free?
Ultralytics YOLO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Images Classifier free?
Images Classifier costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ultralytics YOLO or Images Classifier have ads?
Neither Ultralytics YOLO nor Images Classifier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ultralytics YOLO or Images Classifier?
Ultralytics YOLO ships an update fortnightly, and Images Classifier every 38 months. Most recently, Ultralytics YOLO was updated on November 2, 2026 and Images Classifier on November 3, 2026.

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