# Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) vs EyeSpy

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) at 4.2 against EyeSpy's 1.0. Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). EyeSpy's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and EyeSpy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc)'s written reviews are positive against 53% of EyeSpy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) ships an update every 2 months, EyeSpy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) | EyeSpy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-eye-former-easy-calc/id471366587/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyespy/id938516167/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews | **52.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabian Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/471366950) | [My EyeSpy Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/882776681) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-eye-former-easy-calc/id471366587)

This app offers a private camera experience, allowing you to record videos and take pictures with customizable shooting modes. It features a motion detector and PIN protection to keep your media secure and separate from your device's main gallery.

**Highlights:** Record video and take pictures, Smart shooting modes (delayed trigger, sequencer), Motion detector (paid feature), PIN protection for privacy, Separate media storage, Customizable PIN entry timing, Selectable video quality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Easy Calc PRO features | $1.99 | per month |
| Easy Calc PRO features | $12.99 | per year |
| motion detection | $2.99 | one-time |
| PRO Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 🔒 Discreet and inconspicuous
- 👍 Useful features
- 🚀 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 👎 Requires paid upgrade
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new devices

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- App crashes when using motion detection
- Unable to access settings
- Paid upgrade not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to record longer videos
- Indicator to show when recording is active
- Batch processing of files
- Flashlight feature
- Recover deleted videos


### EyeSpy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyespy/id938516167)

Instantly identify objects, text, and more using your device's camera. Get detailed information, shopping links, and even find local stores. This app also offers enhanced features for visually impaired users to increase independence.

**Highlights:** Identify objects with camera, Recognize text and barcodes, Provide shopping information, Find local purchase locations, Identify items from camera roll, Get related images and info, Save identified objects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EyeSpy Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Accurate object recognition for common items
- 🛍️ Helps find products and shopping locations
- 💡 Innovative concept for image-based search
- 🚀 Quick identification process
- 🎯 Works well for specific categories like plants and animals

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Poor accuracy on most items tested
- 🎯 Only provides generic object names without specificity
- 🔍 Frequently misidentifies common products
- ⚠️ Inconsistent results on same items
- 💰 Limited free searches with paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently goes offline for maintenance
- Location permissions not working despite being enabled
- Misidentifies items as completely unrelated objects
- Cannot identify items even when labels are clearly visible
- Inconsistent results when photographing same item multiple times

**Requested features**

- Allow users to input correct item names when app fails
- Improve specificity beyond generic categories
- Remove ads from paid version
- More accurate brand and model identification
- Better handling of labeled/branded items


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) free?

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EyeSpy free?

EyeSpy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) or EyeSpy?

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) is rated higher. Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while EyeSpy averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) or EyeSpy have ads?

EyeSpy shows ads; Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) or EyeSpy?

Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) ships an update every 2 months, and EyeSpy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Camera Eye (Former Easy Calc) was updated on October 26, 2026 and EyeSpy on October 24, 2026.

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