Comparison

Mend vs Lens

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

Head to head

Mend

Community for homelessness

Search by Pictures & Videos

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.58 ratingsView app →

About

Mend

Features

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Engaging community involvement to help solve homelessness.

About

Lens

Instantly identify objects, plants, animals, and more using your camera or photos. Access detailed information, recipes, care guides, and find similar products. Unlock full features with a premium subscription.

Highlights

Object recognition via camera
Photo upload for identification
Plant and animal breed identification
Artwork and book recognition
Recipe and product information
Color and fabric matching
Coin and antique identification

Features

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Welcome to the world of advanced technology and exciting discoveries! Our app is your perfect assistant in exploring the world and solving everyday tasks. Thanks to modern artificial intelligence technologies, simply point your camera or upload a photo from your gallery to instantly get an answer to any question. What Can Our App Do? Recognition & Search Find This Style — identify clothing items and find similar models Identify Any Gadget — recognize tech models by photo What Breed Is This? — instant animal breed identification Name This Artwork — recognize paintings and works of art Find This Book — identify books by their cover in seconds Recognize Landmarks — information about any place in your photo Care & Health Scan & Cook — identify dishes and get recipes Plant Care Guide — care for your green pets smartly Pill Identifier — quick medication identification Match This Color & Fabric — find perfect combinations for creativity and home improvement Food & Shopping Detailed Product Information — calorie content and composition of any dish Find Products in Stores — locate where to buy items you're interested in Collecting & Hobbies Coins & Banknotes — determine authenticity and value Antiques — learn the history of vintage items Tech & Auto Car Brand — identify models by photo in seconds Household Appliances — find instructions and specifications And much more! Why Choose Us? Instant results thanks to AI Simple and intuitive interface Vast knowledge base in your pocket Regular updates and new features Premium Access The full functionality of the app, including unlimited scans and access to all recognition categories, is available after subscribing to a paid Premium subscription. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/privacy-policy/75d4f1e3-20f7-40e6-a733-43e659040b89/privacy Terms of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/terms-conditions/21af63f4-8776-4b13-988c-fa9c52c090bf/terms

Screenshots

Mend1 screens

Lens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mend at none against Lens's 7. Mend also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Lens's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Lens sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Mend asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mend ships an update every 4 months, Lens every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level

Mend versus Lens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Mend	Lens
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	8 — better
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 5 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Freemium
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	40 MB	340 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Mend Homelessness Project Pty Limited	Ayan Tulegenov