# illumine vs AI Scanner・Objects Identifier

The clearest difference is rating: AI Scanner・Objects Identifier at 4.2 against illumine's 2.0. AI Scanner・Objects Identifier also leads on ratings volume (321 vs 9) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). illumine's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Scanner・Objects Identifier sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. illumine asks for nothing beyond the download.

AI Scanner・Objects Identifier holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Scanner・Objects Identifier has 321 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of illumine's written reviews are positive against 32% of AI Scanner・Objects Identifier's.

illumine ships an update every 6 weeks, AI Scanner・Objects Identifier every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | illumine | AI Scanner・Objects Identifier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illumine/id6738572510/reviews) | **[4.2 (321 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-scannerobjects-identifier/id6740480147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **321** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **32.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#165** |
| Size | 48 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aura Medical](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645582063) | [Seapptic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787624596) |

## What reviewers say

### illumine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illumine/id6738572510)

View real-time camera feed from connected devices. Save and access photos and videos directly within the application. Access your captured media anytime.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera image viewing, Save photos and videos, Access saved media, Connect to devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AI Scanner・Objects Identifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-scannerobjects-identifier/id6740480147)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Instantly identify objects, plants, animals, and more with your phone's camera. Get detailed information, learn about nature, and discover the value of collectibles in seconds.

**Highlights:** Object identification, Plant and mushroom recognition, Bird call identification, Collectible and coin appraisal, Animal and insect recognition, Insect bite analysis, Food and recipe identification

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Intro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| XS Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| S Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| M Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| L Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is illumine free?

illumine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AI Scanner・Objects Identifier free?

AI Scanner・Objects Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, illumine or AI Scanner・Objects Identifier?

AI Scanner・Objects Identifier is rated higher. illumine averages 2.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while AI Scanner・Objects Identifier averages 4.2 from 321 ratings.

### Do illumine or AI Scanner・Objects Identifier have ads?

AI Scanner・Objects Identifier shows ads; illumine does not.

### Which is updated more often, illumine or AI Scanner・Objects Identifier?

illumine ships an update every 6 weeks, and AI Scanner・Objects Identifier every 3 weeks. Most recently, illumine was updated on October 6, 2026 and AI Scanner・Objects Identifier on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*