# Visual Assistance vs Simply Ask

The clearest difference is device support: Visual Assistance at 3 against Simply Ask's 1. Visual Assistance also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Visual Assistance against 5.0 for Simply Ask. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Assistance | Simply Ask |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-assistance/id1568712676/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-ask/id6744089608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 43 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Windmöller & Hölscher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568712678) | [Luis Catacora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792507633) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Assistance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-assistance/id1568712676)

This app connects users with experts for real-time remote support. It allows for live video and audio sharing, photo capture, and interactive markings to aid in troubleshooting. Integrated chat with translation facilitates clear communication and information exchange.

**Highlights:** Live video and audio sharing, Photo capture and sharing, Live markings on images, Chat and voice chat with translation, Document display (technical drawings, etc.), Real-time expert support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simply Ask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-ask/id6744089608)

This app allows you to ask questions about anything you see using your device's camera. It processes images and videos entirely on your device, ensuring your data remains private and works offline. Get instant answers about objects, scenes, text, and actions without needing an internet connection.

**Highlights:** On-device image and video analysis, Natural language questioning, 100% privacy, no data leaves device, Offline functionality, Multiple model size options, Easy capture-ask-answer interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual Assistance free?

Visual Assistance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simply Ask free?

Simply Ask is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Visual Assistance or Simply Ask?

Visual Assistance and Simply Ask are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Visual Assistance or Simply Ask have ads?

Neither Visual Assistance nor Simply Ask shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*