Comparison

V vs Dotta

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

Head to head
About

V

Features
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V-Assistent is a free reading app for blind and visually impaired people. Take a photo of a letter, document, menu or complete book page. The app recognises the text and reads it aloud. Text in another language can be translated automatically into English and then read aloud. The output deliberately focuses on recognised text and ignores other visible elements. The app is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions. Features: β€’ Take a photo or select an image from the photo library β€’ Recognise and read complete pages of text β€’ Translate foreign-language text β€’ Pause, resume and repeat speech output β€’ Large controls and clear contrasts β€’ VoiceOver and TalkBack support β€’ German, English and French app interface V-Assistent is a project of the AI Centre for Blind and Visually Impaired People. More information: https://www.ki-zentrum.nrw Would you like to help keep our AI apps free for blind people? You can support our project here: https://www.betterplace.org/de/projects/177443-damit-unsere-ki-apps-fuer-blinde-kostenlos-bleiben

About

Dotta

This AI assistant offers voice-activated interaction for easy access to advanced technology. Users can ask thousands of questions with a simple credit top-up, avoiding subscriptions. It's designed for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • AI-powered assistance
  • Voice interaction
  • Simple button interface
  • Credit top-up system
  • No subscriptions required
Features
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Dotta allows everyone to use one of the best artificial intelligences with simple buttons suitable for every level of expertise. Voice interaction makes it easy and effective to bring everyone closer to these new technologies. With a small credit top-up, and without subscriptions, you can ask thousands of questions.

Screenshots

V3 screens
Dotta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dotta at weekly against V's every 13 months. V's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. V sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Dotta sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update every 13 months, Dotta weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
V versus Dotta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDotta
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJORG BALTERSPerma Evidence SA

In-app purchases

8 purchases

V

Subscriptions5
  • Unlimited access one week$2.997 Days
  • Half-year subscription$59.996 Months
  • Unlimited access 1/2 year$59.996 Months
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  • Annual subscription$89.991 Year
  • Unlimited access for one year$89.991 Year
One-time3
  • 20 Token fΓΌr 20 Bild-Analysen$1.99
  • 50 Token fΓΌr 50 Bild-Analysen$4.99
  • 100 Token fΓΌr 100 BildAnalysen$8.99
1 purchases

Dotta

One-time1
  • up to 5000 questions $5+VAT$4.99

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dotta free?
Dotta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do V or Dotta have ads?
Neither V nor Dotta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or Dotta?
V ships an update every 13 months, and Dotta weekly. Most recently, V was updated on October 27, 2026 and Dotta on October 30, 2026.

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