# Radio vs Ally

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Radio at none against Ally's 2. Radio also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Ally's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (68% vs 43%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Radio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ally holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Radio's written reviews are positive against 68% of Ally's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio | Ally |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-ct/id6444934834/reviews) | **[3.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ally-accessible-ai-assistant/id6476980907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Dispo Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657997329) | [Envision Technologies B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127228636) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-ct/id6444934834)

This application is exclusively for use with hardware developed by Shenzhen Dispo Technology Co., Ltd. All software ownership belongs to Shenzhen Dispo Technology Co., Ltd. Commercial use requires explicit permission.

**Highlights:** Hardware integration, Exclusive device compatibility, Commercial use licensing, Proprietary software

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ally-accessible-ai-assistant/id6476980907)

An AI assistant designed specifically for blind, low vision, and senior users. It offers hands-free interaction, reads text, describes surroundings, answers questions, and provides companionship. Personalize its responses and use it across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Reads mail, menus, signs, and documents, Describes surroundings and identifies objects, Answers questions with web search, Checks calendar and weather, Translates text, Scans and organizes documents, Personalized voice, tone, and personality

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $90.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredibly fast and smooth
- 👍 Customizable assistant with personalized support
- 👍 Thoughtfully designed for accessibility and inclusivity
- 👍 Helpful and useful for everyday life
- 👍 Potential to revolutionize accessibility for the blind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unresponsive at times
- 🐛 Verification process is a nightmare for visually impaired users
- 🐛 Cuts off before answering questions

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add conversation history feature
- Allow users to disable certain app permissions like camera access
- Implement text-to-speech input option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio free?

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

### Is Ally free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Radio or Ally?

Ally is rated higher. Radio averages 3.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Ally averages 3.9 from 41 ratings.

### Do Radio or Ally have ads?

Neither Radio nor Ally 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.*