Comparison

JiWen vs SmartScan

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

Head to head
About

JiWen

Features
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An easy and convenient smart note-taking assistant.

About

SmartScan

Features
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Ever wondered what you're looking at? Just lift your phone, snap a photo, and get instant results! (English supported) This app is a powerful all-in-one photo recognition tool. Powered by advanced image recognition and content understanding technology, it delivers fast and accurate identification at your fingertips. What you can identify: Animal Recognition: Instantly identify pets and wild animals Plant Recognition: Quickly detect flowers, trees, and various plants Object & Scene Recognition: Recognize daily objects and environments with ease Landmark Recognition: Identify famous buildings and attractions around the world Car Recognition: Scan vehicles to get brand and model information instantly Fruit Recognition: Detect various fruits and nuts Dish Recognition: Find out what dish is on your plate – a foodie's perfect helper Image Content Understanding: Deeper insights through smart image analysis Image Caption Generator: Create social media copy in one click. Share it instantly. More Features: Recognition History: Automatically save each recognition result for future reference Favorites: One-tap to bookmark interesting results and revisit anytime Whether you're exploring the outdoors, learning something new, traveling the world, or just curious – this app is your smart visual recognition assistant. Auto-Renewing Subscription Terms for OneSnap Recognition Premium Subscription Benefits: Unlimited recognition during the subscription period Subscription Plans: Monthly / Quarterly (3 months) / Yearly Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase Auto-Renewal: Your subscription will renew automatically 24 hours before the current period ends, and your iTunes account will be charged Cancellation: To cancel, turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apptools.top/privacy.html

Screenshots

JiWen4 screens
SmartScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartScan at every 5 days against JiWen's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. JiWen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SmartScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JiWen ships an update every 2 weeks, SmartScan every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
JiWen versus SmartScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJiWenSmartScan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Moai Zhijie Information Technology Co., Ltd.棒 杨

In-app purchases

1 purchases

JiWen

One-time1
  • 超值300次使用套餐$4.99
4 purchases

SmartScan

Subscriptions3
  • 一拍识图 VIP连续包月$0.991 Month
  • 一拍识图 VIP连续包季(3个月)$2.993 Months
  • 一拍识图 VIP连续包年$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • 一拍识图高级功能次数购买(16次)$0.99

Questions

Is JiWen free?
JiWen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartScan free?
SmartScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JiWen or SmartScan have ads?
Neither JiWen nor SmartScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JiWen or SmartScan?
JiWen ships an update every 2 weeks, and SmartScan every 5 days. Most recently, JiWen was updated on November 4, 2026 and SmartScan on November 4, 2026.

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