Comparison

Object detector for blind vs urobi

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

Head to head
About

Object detector for blind

Features
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- The device will vibrate according to distance measurement, stronger vibration means shorter distance. - The distance measurement feature has the option to switch between metric and imperial units. - It's compatible with VoiceOver if you want to hear the object distance. - It works better with devices that have the LiDAR sensor.

About

urobi

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This app is designed for people who are blind or visually impaired. Built to be simple, only three buttons and reliable from the very first moment. Forget all overcomplicated apps. Only focus on key functionality. Core Features (Large Buttons) Make a Picture Take a photo instantly using your phone’s back camera. The app analyzes the image and describes what’s in front of you—clearly and naturally, like a human assistant. Scan Text Point your camera at any text—documents, signs, menus—and hear it read aloud with high accuracy. Ask Questions Want more details? Ask follow-up questions about what you just captured or anything else. The app responds intelligently and conversationally. Designed for Accessibility Only three large, easy-to-find buttons Works without needing to see the screen, haptic feedback Immediate start via SIRI, no extra taps required Fully voice-based responses Adjustable speaking speed Multiple voice options Credit base system to pay what you use

Screenshots

Object detector for blind3 screens
urobi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: urobi at Free against Object detector for blind's $2.99. urobi also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Object detector for blind's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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

urobi is free to download; Object detector for blind costs $2.99 up front. urobi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Object detector for blind asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Object detector for blind ships an update every 4 months, urobi every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
Object detector for blind versus urobi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObject detector for blindurobi
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarlos ObandoRobert Berthold Schirmer

In-app purchases

None

Object detector for blind

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

urobi

One-time4
  • 500 Credits$1.99
  • 2000 Credits$3.99
  • 5000 Credits$17.99
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  • 14000 Credits$44.99

Questions

Is Object detector for blind free?
Object detector for blind costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is urobi free?
urobi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Object detector for blind or urobi have ads?
Neither Object detector for blind nor urobi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Object detector for blind or urobi?
Object detector for blind ships an update every 4 months, and urobi every 5 days. Most recently, Object detector for blind was updated on September 20, 2026 and urobi on September 10, 2026.

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