Comparison

Object Recogniser vs Calculator·

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

Head to head
About

Object Recogniser

This utility app uses your device's camera to identify and recall objects. It's designed for users who need assistance with object recognition, including those with visual impairments or color blindness.

Highlights
  • Object identification via camera
  • Save and recall objects
  • Color recognition technology
  • Assistance for visually impaired
  • Suitable for color blind users
Features
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Object Namer v1.2 by Simon Wilson ================================= A tool that can save and recall objects using your device camera. Perfect for academics, health use, visually impaired, color blind, blind or curious individuals. Try to arrange for a consistent white light environment and place a similarly colored portion of an object under the white square area. This application is not 100% accurate but uses color recognition for best guess technology.

About

Calculator·

This app offers a straightforward calculation experience, focusing on essential functions without unnecessary complexity. It includes basic arithmetic, percentage calculations, and advanced functions like square root. Users can customize the appearance with multiple color schemes and utilize features like result copying and split-screen multitasking on iPad.

Highlights
  • Basic arithmetic operations
  • Percentage calculations
  • Multiple color schemes
  • Copy results
  • Square, square root, inverse functions
  • iPad Split View support
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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A truly no-frills calculator with the perfect blend of features and simplicity. Tired of getting lost in features you don’t use, but wish you had just a few more? Try Calculator· today! Features: • The essentials—add, subtract, multiply, divide, percent • Multiple color schemes • Copy your result (double tap result to copy) • Square, square root, and inverse functions on iPad landscape • Split View for iPad so you can run two apps at once • Apple Watch Support This app contains auto-renewable subscriptions: • Premium Access • 1 month and 1 year durations available​ Limit one free trial per user. Charged through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that product, where applicable. • Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/905866 • Terms of use: http://www.timosstudios.com/terms-of-use You can follow the instructions on our website to change or cancel your subscription: http://www.timosstudios.com/how-to-cancel-subscription-on-ios

Screenshots

Object Recogniser1 screens
Calculator·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calculator· at 84% against Object Recogniser's 0%. Calculator· also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.9 vs 1.7). Object Recogniser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Calculator· is free to download; Object Recogniser costs $0.99 up front. Calculator· sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Object Recogniser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calculator· holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calculator· has 34K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Object Recogniser's written reviews are positive against 84% of Calculator·'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Object Recogniser ships an update every 57 months, Calculator· every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Object Recogniser versus Calculator·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObject RecogniserCalculator·
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.7 (3 ratings)4.9 (34K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews84.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings334K — better
Update frequencyEvery 57 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas WilsonTim O's Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Object Recogniser

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

Calculator·

All ratings34,400 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews887 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

Object Recogniser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Calculator·

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when performing long calculations
  • Freezes when opening the app
  • Incorrect results for some complex calculations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a backspace/undo button
  • Implement a history/memory feature
  • Provide more customization options
  • Reduce frequency of ads

In-app purchases

None

Object Recogniser

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Calculator·

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade App3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Upgrade App$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade App$1.99

Questions

Is Object Recogniser free?
Object Recogniser costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Calculator· free?
Calculator· is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Object Recogniser or Calculator·?
Calculator· is rated higher. Object Recogniser averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Calculator· averages 4.9 from 34K ratings.
Do Object Recogniser or Calculator· have ads?
Calculator· shows ads; Object Recogniser does not.
Which is updated more often, Object Recogniser or Calculator·?
Object Recogniser ships an update every 57 months, and Calculator· every 3 months. Most recently, Object Recogniser was updated on October 2, 2026 and Calculator· on October 12, 2026.

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