# TapTapSee vs Sullivan+

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapTapSee at none against Sullivan+'s 3. TapTapSee also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 22) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). Sullivan+'s advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sullivan+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TapTapSee asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sullivan+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TapTapSee has 1.8K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of TapTapSee's written reviews are positive against 89% of Sullivan+'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TapTapSee | Sullivan+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptapsee/id567635020/reviews) | **[4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sullivan-plus/id1475001234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloudsight, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/578866469) | [TUAT Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475001045) |

## What reviewers say

### TapTapSee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptapsee/id567635020)

This app helps blind and visually impaired individuals identify objects around them by taking a picture and speaking the identification aloud. It aims to increase independence in daily activities through its advanced image recognition technology.

**Highlights:** Object identification via camera, Spoken identification with VoiceOver, Upload pictures from camera roll, Save pictures with definitions, Share identification results, Barcode and QR code reader

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate object recognition
- 🚀 Quick response times
- 💡 Helpful for blind and visually impaired users
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Useful for identifying colors, clothing, and household items

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate object identification
- 🐛 Video feature not working as expected
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to identify common household items and products
- Struggles with low-light conditions or cluttered scenes
- Compatibility issues with certain devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add text recognition capability
- Improve video recording and playback
- Provide more detailed and specific object descriptions
- Allow customization of voice output


### Sullivan+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sullivan-plus/id1475001234)

This visual assistance app uses AI and your smartphone camera to describe surroundings, read text, identify faces, and find objects. It offers features like currency recognition and color identification to enhance accessibility for the blind and visually impaired.

**Highlights:** AI object and scene description, Text recognition and reading, Face recognition with age/gender, Object finder with voice guidance, Currency denomination announcement, Color recognition

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Usage 5,000 Top-Up | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Usage 15,000 Top-Up | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TapTapSee free?

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

### Is Sullivan+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TapTapSee or Sullivan+?

Sullivan+ is rated higher. TapTapSee averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Sullivan+ averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do TapTapSee or Sullivan+ have ads?

Neither TapTapSee nor Sullivan+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TapTapSee or Sullivan+?

TapTapSee ships an update every 2 months, and Sullivan+ every 2 months. Most recently, TapTapSee was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sullivan+ on September 14, 2026.

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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.*