Comparison

Viewly AI vs Sheaf

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

Head to head
About

Viewly AI

Features
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Capture, Understand, and Translate with Viewly AI Viewly AI is your go-to app for unlocking the full potential of your visual experiences. Simply snap a photo, and our advanced multimodal AI model will accurately interpret the image, providing you with detailed insights, poetic expressions, and precise translations in multiple languages. Key Features: 1. Instant Image Understanding & Translation Capture any image and let Viewly AI do the rest. Our AI model instantly deciphers the content, offering both Chinese and English descriptions. Plus, enjoy the added convenience of English word pronunciation and instant translations, making learning and communication a breeze. Use Case: Traveling abroad and come across a captivating street sign? Just take a photo with Viewly AI, and get an accurate description in your preferred language, complete with pronunciation guides. 2. Poetic Imagination Transform your visual moments into lyrical masterpieces. Viewly AI can generate poems and lyrics based on the content of your images, adding a creative twist to your visual experiences. Use Case: Strolling through a serene park, you capture a breathtaking sunset. Viewly AI turns this moment into a poetic verse, encapsulating the beauty and emotion of the scene, making your memories even more profound. 3. Multilingual Translation Break language barriers effortlessly. Viewly AI supports the translation of image content into multiple languages, ensuring clear communication across diverse cultures and contexts. Use Case: At a bustling international market, you find a unique product with text in an unfamiliar language. With Viewly AI, you can quickly translate the label, understand its description, and make an informed purchase. Future Prospects: 4. Enhanced AI Image Understanding Capabilities We are continuously expanding Viewly AI's capabilities with more advanced AI image understanding features. Whether it's identifying objects, scenes, or emotions, Viewly AI will provide you with deeper and richer visual experiences. Why Choose Viewly AI? Advanced AI Technology: Leveraging cutting-edge multimodal AI for unparalleled accuracy and creativity. Educational & Practical: Perfect for travelers, students, and anyone interested in visual culture and language learning. Download Viewly AI today and embark on a journey where images speak a thousand words, and AI brings them to life. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://viewly-web.vercel.app/privacy

About

Sheaf

This app offers offline document scanning, OCR, and organization with reminders. It allows importing various file types, searching text, and managing records using categories and tags, all while prioritizing local data processing for privacy.

Highlights
  • Offline OCR in 12 languages
  • Import PDFs, Word, Excel, TXT
  • Full-text search
  • Category and tag organization
  • Local reminders
  • Local-first privacy
  • Optional iCloud sync
Features
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Sheaf brings document scanning, offline OCR, file organization, and reminders into one workspace built around local processing. Capture paper or import photos, PDFs, Word, Excel, and TXT files, search extracted text, and organize records with categories, tags, notes, and reminders. IMPORT AND ORGANIZE • Import PDFs, Word, Excel, and TXT files from Photos or the system file picker without scanning them again. • Preview TXT content, see text-based thumbnails, and include it in full-text search while keeping the original file unchanged. • View categories as a list or grid, pin and reorder them by dragging, and choose icons and colors for categories and tags. SCAN AND ENHANCE • Detect document edges, correct perspective, and capture multiple pages in one flow. • Choose Original, Enhanced, Grayscale, or Black & White, then adjust edges, rotation, and page order. OFFLINE OCR IN 13 LANGUAGES • Supports Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, and Hindi. • OCR models are included with the app. Images and recognized text are not sent to a remote recognition server. • Copy recognized text or use full-text search to find information across your library. SMART ORGANIZATION AND REMINDERS • Use recognized content to help generate file names, dates, and category suggestions. • Build a filing system with categories, tags, notes, and full-text search. • Add local reminders for contracts, IDs, receipts, and other records that need attention. LOCAL-FIRST PRIVACY, iCLOUD SYNC, AND BACKUP • No Sheaf account or developer-operated server is required. Scans, imported files, OCR text, and search indexes stay on your device by default. • On iPhone and iPad, Pro users can optionally sync selected files through the private CloudKit database of their Apple ID. Sync is off by default, and private content has a separate off-by-default switch. • Pause sync or remove Sheaf’s iCloud records and assets without deleting local files. • Protect important categories with system authentication and hide sensitive files. • Create an encrypted local backup that you choose where to store and manage. FREE AND PRO Free includes scanning, import, viewing, basic editing, file management, and a cumulative 20-page local OCR trial. Sheaf Pro is a one-time purchase on this platform that unlocks the complete local Pro feature set, expanded OCR and organization tools, optional iCloud sync on iOS/iPadOS, private space, encrypted backup, advanced page tools, and watermark-free eligible shared copies. Purchases and restoration are handled by the App Store. There is no subscription or separate watermark product.

Screenshots

Viewly AI4 screens
Sheaf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sheaf at every 4 days against Viewly AI's every 11 days. Sheaf also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Viewly AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Sheaf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Viewly AI ships an update every 11 days, Sheaf every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Viewly AI versus Sheaf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViewly AISheaf
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer勋 李闻俊 王

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Viewly AI

Subscriptions3
  • Basic Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$2.691 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
1 purchases

Sheaf

One-time1
  • Sheaf Pro Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Viewly AI free?
Viewly AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sheaf free?
Sheaf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Viewly AI or Sheaf have ads?
Neither Viewly AI nor Sheaf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Viewly AI or Sheaf?
Viewly AI ships an update every 11 days, and Sheaf every 4 days. Most recently, Viewly AI was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sheaf on October 25, 2026.

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