Comparison

viaim vs LOOI

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

Head to head
About

viaim

This app works with specific earbuds to record and transcribe audio from calls, meetings, and media playback. It helps organize your recordings into a searchable knowledge base and allows for easy editing and sharing. You can also manage your earbud settings.

Highlights
  • Real-time call recording and transcription
  • Onsite meeting recording and transcription
  • Audio/video playback transcription
  • Personal knowledge base for recordings
  • Recording management and export
  • Earbud settings adjustment
Features
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The viaim app is specifically for use with viaim earbuds. By connecting the earbuds to the app, you can access various functions such as recording and transcribing, managing recordings and adjusting earbuds settings. [Record and transcribe calls] Real-time speech recording and transcription during phone and internet calls. [Record and transcribe onsite meetings] Real-time speech recording and transcription during offline meetings. [Record and transcribe audio/video] Real-time audio recording and transcription from video and audio playback. [Personal knowledge base] Organize recordings and files into a custom library for instant answers. [Recordings management] Edit, share and export important recordings for easy content review. [Earbuds settings] Adjust earbuds settings, such as audio effects, noise reduction and connection management. In-app subscription • Four different plans according to different transcription durations. • Supports monthly or annual subscriptions. • Purchase a monthly subscription to PRO for USD $9.99, ULTRA for $19.99 • Purchase an annually subscription to PRO for USD $79.99, ULTRA for $159.99 • You will be charged in your local currency at the prevailing exchange rate as defined by iTunes. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Once subscribes, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of current period. • Subscriptions are managed by your iTunes account and auto-renewal can be turned off by in Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. • After any free trial period ends, an auto-renewing paid subscription will continue thereafter. By completing your subscription, you agree to viaim's Terms of Service & Privacy Policy. • Terms of Service: https://www.viaim.ai/h5/privacy/#/service • Privacy Policy: https://www.viaim.ai/h5/privacy/#/service

About

LOOI

Transform your phone into a smart desktop robot companion. This app enables a playful, evolving personality with LLM integration for enhanced intelligence. It offers visual recognition, voice commands, and emotional responses for limitless interaction.

Highlights
  • AI-powered personality evolution
  • LLM integration for enhanced intelligence
  • Facial and object recognition
  • Natural language voice commands
  • Emotional responses and custom actions
  • Weather and schedule reminders
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Desktop robot—here comes LOOI! Simply open the LOOI APP and attach your phone to the LOOI robot device to meet this smart, curious, and playful desktop robot companion. He's a little trickster with unpredictable thoughts and a unique personality that evolves as you spend more time together, creating memories exclusive to your relationship and influencing his character development. Besides being your entertainment buddy, LOOI is also a capable assistant, providing weather forecasts, schedule reminders, and more. 【Work with LLM】 Now even smarter experience LOOl's lifelike presence with our custom Biomimetic Behavior Engine. Integrated with LLM, LOOl becomes smarter, providing you with an extraordinary playing experience. 【Visual Recognition】 With your smartphone's camera and computational power, LOOI brings facial recognition, extensive object identification, and intuitive gesture-command compatibility. Let's transform your desktop into an exciting playground! 【Voice Commands】 LOOl hears with an innate ability to understand natural language inputs, LOOl interprets what you say and responds with vibrant character. Just try waking him up with a simple "Hey LOOl". 【Emotional Response】 Never Boring From angry to happy to sad and more, with over 1200 custom actions and 233 trigger mechanisms combined with the sensory powers described above. Limitless interactive possibilities await you to explore. LOOI robot required. Available at looirobot.com

Screenshots

viaim4 screens
LOOI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LOOI at none against viaim's 4. LOOI also leads on ratings volume (170 vs 20). viaim's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. viaim sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. LOOI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

viaim holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOOI has 170 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of viaim's written reviews are positive against 39% of LOOI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
viaim versus LOOI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterviaimLOOI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (20 ratings) — better3.4 (170 ratings)
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better38.9% of reviews
Number of ratings20170 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB1.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHong Kong Future Intelligent Technology Co., LimitedTangibleFuture (Dongguan) Intelligent Hardware Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

viaim

All ratings20 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.3%

LOOI

All ratings169 ratings
Positive56.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative37.3%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral11.5%
Negative49.7%

Bugs and requests

viaim

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LOOI

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Wake word recognition failure
  • Voice recognition not working
  • Permission registration fails on iOS 26+
  • Motion & Fitness permissions not registering
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  • Camera permissions not appearing in Privacy settings
  • App hangs on 'Attach Phone' screen
  • Email verification code errors
  • Upload failed error when setting nickname
  • App freezes and closes unexpectedly
  • Microphone stops listening after initial interaction
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • Neck mechanism gets stuck
  • Language switches to Chinese/Japanese without user action
  • Inconsistent response times and lag
  • Subtitles don't sync with audio
  • Dark surface detection prevents functionality
  • Battery charge display inaccurate
  • Device won't charge properly
  • Firmware update compatibility issues
  • App doesn't request necessary permissions
  • Login code not sent to email
  • Device stops responding after 10-15 minutes
  • Nickname setup screen stuck in loop

Requested features

19 requests
  • Chinese language support (most requested)
  • French language support
  • Spanish language support
  • Multiple voice options to choose from
  • Voice customization and locking preferred voice
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  • Object recognition improvements
  • Integration with Apple Calendar and Reminders
  • Smart home integration (Apple Home, Alexa)
  • Real-time news and weather updates
  • Pomodoro timer and productivity tools
  • Keyboard input for communication
  • Better dark surface detection
  • Ability to test app before purchasing device
  • Chat mode without wake word requirement
  • Music playback functionality
  • Note-taking and logging features
  • Improved gesture recognition
  • Better name recognition and customization
  • Internet connectivity for real-time information

In-app purchases

4 purchases

viaim

Subscriptions4
  • viaim Pro (monthly)$9.991 Month
  • viaim Ultra (monthly)$19.991 Month
  • viaim Pro (yearly)$79.991 Year
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  • viaim Ultra (yearly)$159.991 Year
None

LOOI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is viaim free?
viaim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LOOI free?
LOOI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, viaim or LOOI?
viaim is rated higher. viaim averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while LOOI averages 3.4 from 170 ratings.
Do viaim or LOOI have ads?
Neither viaim nor LOOI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, viaim or LOOI?
viaim ships an update every 3 weeks, and LOOI every 3 weeks. Most recently, viaim was updated on November 7, 2026 and LOOI on November 8, 2026.

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