EGD2021 vs EyeglassML
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EGD2021
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This version of the app is written by Lam Yeung Shun under the supervision of Dr. Shiu Yin Yuen. The application will act as a guide dog, as an auxiliary tool to guide the visually impaired people (VIP) to the destination in both indoor and outdoor environments. Under the guidance of the navigation, the VIP can easily follow the instructions from the recorded path. The path can be recorded by themselves or received from other users.
EyeglassML
Identify objects, animals, and more by simply taking a picture. Get detailed explanations about their chemical makeup, recyclability, and history.
- Image-based object identification
- Detailed explanations
- Machine Learning powered
- Recyclability information
- Invention history
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Have you ever wondered what the item in front of you is? Have you ever wondered what specific animal your looking at? This app solves all those problems. With EyeglassML you can learn about the world around you. It's simple. All you have to do is take a picture of what you want to find out more about and we will handle the rest. Through our Machine Learning models, we will decipher what exactly is in the image and also display a huge explanation of what exactly you looking at. From the chemical makeup, to if its recyclable to even who invented it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EyeglassML at every 4 months against EGD2021's every 25 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EGD2021 ships an update every 25 months, EyeglassML every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EGD2021 | EyeglassML |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 14.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shiu Yin Yuen | Pranav Bhuvanagiri |
In-app purchases
EGD2021
No in-app purchases
EyeglassML
No in-app purchases
