Comparison

Before You Burn vs Lens Scan

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

Head to head
About

Before You Burn

This app helps you determine if outdoor burning is permitted in your area and provides tools for responsible burning. It offers real-time burn status, local fire danger levels, and agency updates to keep your community safe.

Highlights
  • Real-time burn status
  • Local fire danger levels
  • Agency updates
  • Safe burning practices
  • Wildfire risk reduction resources
Features
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Check before you burn and keep your community safe. BeforeYouBurn makes it easy to know if burning is allowed in your area and gives you the tools to burn responsibly. Features * Real-time burn status – Instantly see if outdoor burning is open, restricted, or closed in your district. * Local fire danger levels – View current fire conditions including weather, risk, and safety alerts. * Agency updates – Stay connected with your fire district for closures, safety information, and local guidelines. * Simple check-in – Let your district know when you start and finish burning (Pro subscription required in participating districts). * Safe practices – Access educational resources and safety reminders to reduce wildfire risk. Why BeforeYouBurn Outdoor debris burning is one of the leading causes of human-started wildfires. BeforeYouBurn gives residents, fire districts, and state agencies a single trusted platform to share up-to-date information and encourage safe, compliant burning practices.

About

Lens Scan

Features
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Point your camera at anything and know what it is in seconds — and what it's worth. Lens Scan is an AI photo identifier for the real world. Take a picture or pick one from your gallery, crop to the exact item, and get a straight answer: what it is, what it's made of, where it came from, and an estimated value range. WHAT LENS SCAN IDENTIFIES • Plants & flowers — species, care tips, light and water needs • Pets & animals — breed, traits, temperament • Insects & bugs — species and characteristics • Coins & stamps — origin, era and estimated value • Antiques & collectibles — period, material, condition, price range • Rocks, stones, gems & crystals — type and properties • Paintings & art — style, period, subject • Seashells — species and habitat • Cars — make, model and generation • Devices & electronics — model, ports, compatibility, specs • Clothing, accessories & jewelry — material, style, brand cues • Food — dish and ingredients • Architecture & landmarks — style, era, details worth knowing • Or just point at anything and tap Scan WHAT'S IN EVERY RESULT • The name, in plain language — no guessing between lookalike search results • A detail table — color, material, brand, model, era, condition • Estimated value — a reference price range for coins, antiques and collectibles • Summary and full description — the story behind the object • Discover More — hand-picked web results, images and reference links • Buy Now — where to find it online, with current prices • AI Assistant — ask follow-up questions about your item in chat WHY LENS SCAN • Crop before you scan. Busy photo? Drag the frame around the one item you care about and get a far sharper answer. • Pick the category first. Tell Lens Scan you're scanning a coin and not a stone, and the result comes back tuned for coins. • Ask, don't just read. Every result opens into a chat with an AI Assistant that already knows what you scanned. "Is this valuable?" "How do I clean it?" "What year is it from?" • Know the value, not just the name. Coins, antiques and collectibles come back with an estimated price range, era and condition. • Keep what you find. Every scan is saved to History, tap the heart to build a Favorites collection, and share any result or export it as a PDF. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the camera or import a photo from your gallery 2. Pick a category and frame the item — flash and zoom included 3. Read your answer, then chat with the AI Assistant to go deeper MADE FOR EVERYDAY CURIOSITY Gardeners checking an unlabeled seedling. Collectors sorting a jar of old coins. Parents answering "what bug is that?" Thrifters sizing up a flea-market find before they buy. Travelers naming the building across the street. Lens Scan does the job of a dozen single-purpose identifier apps with one camera. Dark Mode included. Works on iPhone and iPad. LENS SCAN PREMIUM Free to download and try. Premium unlocks unlimited scans, faster results and our most capable AI models. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased Estimated values are AI-generated reference ranges based on visual analysis, not a professional appraisal. Identification results are for general information only — always confirm with a qualified expert before buying, selling, eating, planting or handling anything. Terms of Use: https://endromote.com/lens-scan-object-detector/terms Privacy Policy: https://endromote.com/lens-scan-object-detector/privacy Questions or feedback: support@endromote.com

Screenshots

Before You Burn4 screens
Lens Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Before You Burn at none against Lens Scan's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lens Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Before You Burn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Before You Burn versus Lens Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBefore You BurnLens Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlpine Internet Solutions, Inc.Naqeeb Ullah Karim

In-app purchases

None

Before You Burn

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lens Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Before You Burn free?
Before You Burn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lens Scan free?
Lens Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Before You Burn or Lens Scan have ads?
Neither Before You Burn nor Lens Scan shows ads.

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