Comparison

Vision Explorer vs Kilsat

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

Head to head
About

Vision Explorer

Features
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This app showcases the power of Computer Vision algorithms developed by the Icare research Institute. You have a choice between 4 main decoders: - Barcodes: 1D and 2D symbologies (retail, industrial and transportation) - Swiss payments: Payment slips and QR-bill - License plates: 26 European countries car plates (ANPR) - Identity documents: Passports, ID cards, driving licenses We aim to offer the best-in-class solution to capture visual data with speed and accuracy. We focus on mobile devices, painstakingly developing decoders that perform directly on the video stream, 100% offline and carefully profiled to minimize memory pressure. If you're interested in integrating Computer Vision into your software, you might love our SDK!

About

Kilsat

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Kilsat is a mileage log for your iPhone. Track trips, draft reimbursement, and export PDF/CSV without a required account. Trip data stays on your device. The developer does not collect your trip list on developer servers. FREE • GPS trips: Start / Stop • Manual trips and editing • Work and personal classification, purpose, and notes • History, stats, favourite places and vehicles • CSV and PDF export • Widget and Siri shortcuts • Report templates for multiple countries (on-device calculation only) KILSAT PLUS (OPTIONAL) • Automatic trip detection • Live Activity while driving • 4-minute stop reminder • Billed through the App Store; the free tier remains without Plus • Buy a coffee is a separate voluntary tip (not a donation) PRIVACY • No user account, no iCloud sync, no ad tracking • Location is used only to measure trips • PDF/CSV leave the device only when you share them Kilsat is a tool, not tax advice. You must verify rates and whether reports are acceptable. No connection to any tax authority.

Screenshots

Vision Explorer4 screens
Kilsat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vision Explorer at none against Kilsat's 2. Vision Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.5). Kilsat's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Kilsat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Vision Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vision Explorer ships an update every 12 months, Kilsat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Vision Explorer versus Kilsat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVision ExplorerKilsat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIcare InstitutAleksi Piirainen

In-app purchases

None

Vision Explorer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kilsat

Subscriptions1
  • Kilsat Plus1 Month trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Buy a Coffee$2.99

Questions

Is Vision Explorer free?
Vision Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kilsat free?
Kilsat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vision Explorer or Kilsat have ads?
Neither Vision Explorer nor Kilsat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vision Explorer or Kilsat?
Vision Explorer ships an update every 12 months, and Kilsat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vision Explorer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Kilsat on October 28, 2026.

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