Things_To_Take vs HearNear
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Things_To_Take
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Take photos to prove you packed. Never forget an essential again. THE PROBLEM You're at the airport and can't remember if you packed your charger. You check a list but still aren't sure โ did you actually put it in the bag? WHY EXISTING SOLUTIONS FAIL Regular checklists let you tap a box without proof. You can check off "passport" while it's still on the kitchen counter. THE SOLUTION ThingsToTake requires a photo to mark an item as packed. Point your camera, snap, done โ visual proof right in your list. Organize items by category, sync across devices with iCloud, and travel with confidence. No ads. No tracking. Just your packing list.
HearNear
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HearNear is an AI-assisted application specially designed for visually impaired friends, acting as a thoughtful companion that transforms the surrounding environment into voice descriptions anytime, anywhere. Through simple photo captures, videos, voice or text inputs, visually impaired individuals can easily navigate various scenarios in daily life. At home, HearNear helps you locate everyday items, assists with kitchen operations, and even provides outfit suggestions. Reading books, newspapers, and product instructions becomes simple and convenient. When going out, HearNear helps you navigate paths, avoid obstacles, find shops, and identify bus stops. While shopping, it can recognize products, check price tags, and read product descriptions - these are all ways HearNear can provide assistance. HearNear is simple to operate, using voice-guided interfaces and prompts that are easy to learn. More importantly, it is available 24/7, ready to describe your surroundings anytime, anywhere. HearNear, exploring a wider world with you! โป Friendly Reminder โป HearNear App's assistance functions are based on AI information recognition and processing technology. Environmental interpretation results may contain errors, so it's recommended to use them in conjunction with actual situations. In scenarios involving personal safety, we suggest using the app with family members or friends present to ensure safety.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Things_To_Take at none against HearNear's shown. HearNear's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Things_To_Take ships an update every 5 months, HearNear every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Things_To_Take | HearNear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Seung-Un Ham | Yangguang Ma |
In-app purchases
Things_To_Take
No in-app purchases
HearNear
No in-app purchases









