Comparison

viaim vs SANSUI

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

SANSUI

This utility app allows for deep customization of audio settings, including EQ and button configurations. It provides detailed information about connected devices and supports firmware updates for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Custom button settings
  • Custom EQ settings
  • Headphone power display
  • Multiple mode switching
  • Position search
  • Firmware update
Features
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-Custom button settings -Custom EQ settings -Headphone power display -Multiple mode switching -Position search -Firmware update -More unique features

Screenshots

viaim4 screens
SANSUI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: viaim at 3.8 against SANSUI's 2.5. viaim also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 8%) and ratings volume (20 vs 2). SANSUI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. viaim sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SANSUI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

viaim holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: viaim has 20 ratings behind it against 2, 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 8% of SANSUI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

viaim ships an update every 3 weeks, SANSUI every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
viaim versus SANSUI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterviaimSANSUI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (20 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHong Kong Future Intelligent Technology Co., LimitedSANSUI(SHENZHEN) International Electronic Technology Co.,LTD

Customer experience

viaim

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

SANSUI

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

viaim

Subscriptions8
  • viaim Pro (monthly)$9.991 Month
  • VIAIM Plus (monthly)3 Months trial$9.991 Month
  • viaim Ultra (monthly)$19.991 Month
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  • VIAIM Max (monthly)3 Months trial$23.991 Month
  • viaim Pro (yearly)$79.991 Year
  • VIAIM Plus (yearly)3 Months trial$99.991 Year
  • viaim Ultra (yearly)$159.991 Year
  • VIAIM Max (yearly)3 Months trial$169.991 Year
None

SANSUI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is viaim free?
viaim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SANSUI free?
SANSUI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, viaim or SANSUI?
viaim is rated higher. viaim averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while SANSUI averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do viaim or SANSUI have ads?
Neither viaim nor SANSUI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, viaim or SANSUI?
viaim ships an update every 3 weeks, and SANSUI every 4 days. Most recently, viaim was updated on October 24, 2026 and SANSUI on October 24, 2026.

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