Generic Object Detection vs urobi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Generic Object Detection
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Detect and tag objects in images
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Generic Object Detection at none against urobi's 4. urobi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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
Both are free to download. urobi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Generic Object Detection asks for nothing beyond the download.
Generic Object Detection ships an update fortnightly, urobi every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Generic Object Detection | urobi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.7.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 306 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideaki Uchikoshi | Robert Berthold Schirmer |
In-app purchases
Generic Object Detection
No in-app purchases
urobi
- 500 Credits$1.99
- 2000 Credits$3.99
- 5000 Credits$17.99
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- 14000 Credits$44.99
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