Comparison

Zoho Lens vs BarSight Ordering

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

Head to head
About

Zoho Lens

This app provides remote assistance using augmented reality. Agents can guide customers or field agents with live video, audio, and AR annotations to solve problems efficiently. It offers features like live streaming, chat, and session scheduling.

Highlights
  • Live HD video and audio streaming
  • Augmented reality annotations
  • In-app chat and voice support
  • Zoom, freeze, and screenshot capabilities
  • Session notes and scheduling
  • Multi-participant sessions
  • Camera switching
Features
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Zoho Lens allows support agents to provide expert work instructions to customers or field agents by initiating a session and accessing their smartphone. The efficient remote assistance tool with both HD video and audio lets you annotate live objects in need for problem solving. Core features: Initiate and schedule sessions: Technician can instantly start a support session and share the session link with customers. Sessions can also be scheduled in advance based on convenience. Join a session: Customers can simply tap the shared join link or enter their Name and Session Key to join a session. Live stream: View high-definition real-time video from the customer's smartphone or smart glasses on the technician's screen for instant access to the issue requiring assistance. Share Video: Share videos during a session to demonstrate procedures, provide training, or assist with troubleshooting and remote guidance. Work Instructions: Create, manage, and share visual work instructions to help field technicians and customers perform tasks accurately and consistently. Answer Bot: Access relevant knowledge resources and troubleshooting information during a session to accelerate issue resolution and improve technician productivity. Client Portal: Provide users with a centralized portal to raise support requests, join sessions, and access support resources Camera Switch: End users can switch between the front-facing and rear-facing cameras during a session to provide better visibility and communicate more effectively with experts. QR / Barcode / Live Text Scanner: Quickly scan and retrieve information from QR codes, barcodes, or text in real time. Open links, extract text, and access relevant information instantly with a single tap. Advanced Chat & File Transfer: Exchange messages, images, documents, and other files securely in real time, ensuring efficient collaboration and issue resolution. Zoom, Freeze and Screenshot: Pinch the screen to zoom into the video feed for a closer look at real-world objects. Freeze the video stream to inspect intricate details and capture screenshots for documentation, analysis, and future reference. Session Notes: Jot down notes, observations, and action items during a session and refer to them later whenever needed. Session Recording: Record remote assistance sessions for training, auditing, documentation, and knowledge-sharing purposes. Recording can be started or stopped at any time during an active session. AR annotation: Add AR annotations to the video stream for additional visual guidance. Easily place arrows, draw markers, and highlight specific areas to provide precise instructions. AR Comments: Add contextual comments to AR annotations to provide additional information, troubleshooting guidance, or step-by-step instructions. AR Measure: Measure objects and spaces in real time to obtain accurate dimensions, making remote inspections and assessments easier and more precise. Multi-participant Session: Experts can invite internal specialists, external technicians, vendors, or other stakeholders to collaborate in a session and resolve issues faster. Torch Control: Turn the device flash light on or off during a session to improve visibility while inspecting equipment or working in low-light environments. Location Sharing: Share the device location with session participants to help experts better understand the environment and provide contextual assistance. Offline Recording: Record videos and capture observations even when internet connectivity is unavailable, and share them with the technician once connectivity is restored. The mobile app is an extension of our Zoho Lens web application. Download and sign up for a 14-day free trial. For further comments, suggestions, and questions, please write to us at support@zoholens.com Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions: -https://www.zoho.com/privacy.html -https://www.zoho.com/terms.html

About

BarSight Ordering

Features
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* This app requires you to already have an existing BarSight account* View vendors, create new purchase orders, edit, receive, and view previous orders.

Screenshots

Zoho Lens4 screens
BarSight Ordering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BarSight Ordering at none against Zoho Lens's 4. BarSight Ordering also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Zoho Lens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. BarSight Ordering asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zoho Lens ships an update every 2 weeks, BarSight Ordering every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zoho Lens versus BarSight Ordering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoho LensBarSight Ordering
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoho CorporationBrian Howard

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Zoho Lens

Subscriptions4
  • Standard Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Professional -Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Standard- Yearly$90.001 Year
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  • Professional - Yearly$150.001 Year
None

BarSight Ordering

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zoho Lens free?
Zoho Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BarSight Ordering free?
BarSight Ordering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zoho Lens or BarSight Ordering have ads?
Neither Zoho Lens nor BarSight Ordering shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zoho Lens or BarSight Ordering?
Zoho Lens ships an update every 2 weeks, and BarSight Ordering every 5 days. Most recently, Zoho Lens was updated on September 13, 2026 and BarSight Ordering on May 17, 2026.

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