# viaim vs LOOI

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.

Both are free to download. viaim sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. LOOI asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | viaim | LOOI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viaim-listenthinkact/id6468928677/reviews)** | [3.4 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looi/id6474993624/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **170** |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 38.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 253 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hong Kong Future Intelligent Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710945916) | [TangibleFuture (Dongguan) Intelligent Hardware Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679680362) |

## What reviewers say

### viaim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viaim-listenthinkact/id6468928677)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| viaim Pro (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| viaim Ultra (monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| viaim Pro (yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| viaim Ultra (yearly) | $159.99 | per year |


### LOOI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looi/id6474993624)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Engaging and fun companion for conversation
- 💬 Good ChatGPT integration for intelligent responses
- 🎮 Fun games and interactive activities
- 📱 Works as wireless phone charger
- 🎨 Cute and appealing character design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently on startup
- 🎤 Wake word 'Hey Looi' doesn't work reliably
- 🔊 Voice recognition fails consistently
- 📱 Incompatible with newer iPhone models (iOS 26+)
- ⚫ Doesn't work on dark surfaces or desks

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Wake word recognition failure
- Voice recognition not working
- Permission registration fails on iOS 26+
- Motion & Fitness permissions not registering

**Requested features**

- Chinese language support (most requested)
- French language support
- Spanish language support
- Multiple voice options to choose from
- Voice customization and locking preferred voice


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*