Comparison

Vision Detector vs ESPerApp

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

Head to head
About

Vision Detector

Easily test and evaluate Core ML models on your iPhone or iPad. Load your own models from various cloud services or local storage and run them using live camera feed or stored images. Supports image classification, object detection, and style transfer.

Highlights
  • Run Core ML models on device
  • Load models from cloud storage
  • Live camera feed inference
  • Image classification support
  • Object detection support
  • Style transfer support
Features
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Vision Detector is an AI image analysis tool that supports CoreML machine learning models, multi-modal Large Language Models, and on-device Apple Intelligence. Choose the mode that best fits your use case. You can choose one of the following image input sources: - Live video by built-in camera - Still image by the built-in camera - Photo Library - Files (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc) For live video inputs, continuous inference is performed on the camera feed. However, the frame rate and other parameters depend on the device. # Notification Center Vision Detector can call Notification Center for predefined conditions. Broadcasting notifications send notification to your all Apple devices signed in with the same Apple Account. ## CoreML Mode Vision Detector locally executes CoreML models using Apple’s Vision framework. Before using this mode, prepare a machine learning model in the CoreML format (.mlmodel or .mlpackage) using Create ML. Import ML models via iClpoud or AirDrop. Vision Detector supports the following types of CoreML models: - Image classification - Object detection - Style transfer ## Vision LLM Mode Vision Detector can use multi-modal large language model (LLMs). Define what to do with prompt as following samples: - If the image is screen shot, answer the name software - Call notification when you see a cat - Count number of persons in the image, and notify when it changes ## Apple Intelligence mode Available with iOS 27 on selected devices (iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, etc). The images are completely processed on your device locally with your prompt.

About

ESPerApp

Features
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- 画面一番左のカテゴリを選択して、プログラミングブロックをドラッグし配置します。 - 右上の「保存」ボタンを押して、ブロックの状態を保存しておくことができます。 - 左上の「接続」ボタンで、近くにある ESPer ロボットをスキャンし、Bluetooth で接続することができます。「切断」ボタンで切断できます。  ※ 接続できるBluetooth端末は、Nordic UARTに対応したものです。 - 右上の「送信」ボタンで、接続している ESPer ロボットに MicroPython プログラムを送信することができます。  ※ 基本のブロックに含まれる GPIO 命令は、ESPer 規格のピンアサインに対応したものです。それ以外の規格のロボットでは汎用の入出力ブロックを使用してください。

Screenshots

Vision Detector3 screens
ESPerApp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ESPerApp at every 2 days against Vision Detector's every 10 days. ESPerApp also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vision Detector ships an update every 10 days, ESPerApp every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Vision Detector versus ESPerApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVision DetectorESPerApp
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.214.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazufumi SuzukiApplil Corporation

In-app purchases

None

Vision Detector

No in-app purchases

None

ESPerApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vision Detector free?
Vision Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ESPerApp free?
ESPerApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vision Detector or ESPerApp have ads?
Neither Vision Detector nor ESPerApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vision Detector or ESPerApp?
Vision Detector ships an update every 10 days, and ESPerApp every 2 days. Most recently, Vision Detector was updated on September 21, 2026 and ESPerApp on September 13, 2026.

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