# viaim vs BUTTONS LAB

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BUTTONS LAB at none against viaim's 8. BUTTONS LAB also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). viaim's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1) and review sentiment (47% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. viaim sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BUTTONS LAB asks for nothing beyond the download.

BUTTONS LAB holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: viaim has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of viaim's written reviews are positive against 33% of BUTTONS LAB's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | viaim | BUTTONS LAB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viaim-listenthinkact/id6468928677/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttons-lab/id6744053612/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 33.3% 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 | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hong Kong Future Intelligent Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710945916) | [Beijing Techaoweijia Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773335377) |

## 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 (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| viaim Pro (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| VIAIM Plus (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| viaim Ultra (monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| VIAIM Max (monthly) | $23.99 | per month |
| viaim Pro (yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| VIAIM Plus (yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| viaim Ultra (yearly) | $159.99 | per year |
| VIAIM Max (yearly) | $169.99 | per year |


### BUTTONS LAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buttons-lab/id6744053612)

Manage your BUTTONS earphones with this intuitive platform. Enjoy instant pairing, real-time battery monitoring, and seamless firmware updates. Access smart assistant services and stay informed with global news for a tailored audio experience.

**Highlights:** Instant pairing, Real-time battery monitoring, Firmware updates, Multilingual support, Smart assistant access, Global service news

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is viaim free?

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

### Is BUTTONS LAB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, viaim or BUTTONS LAB?

BUTTONS LAB is rated higher. viaim averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while BUTTONS LAB averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do viaim or BUTTONS LAB have ads?

Neither viaim nor BUTTONS LAB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, viaim or BUTTONS LAB?

viaim ships an update every 3 weeks, and BUTTONS LAB every 3 weeks. Most recently, viaim was updated on October 27, 2026 and BUTTONS LAB on October 30, 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.*