Comparison

VISQ vs PrimoRec

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

Head to head
About

VISQ

Features
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VisQ helps you find the right photos and videos on your iPhone with intelligent on-device search. Instead of scrolling through your library, you can search using natural language, use a reference image to find similar moments, and explore why a result matched. The project README describes VisQ as an on-device photo and video retrieval app for iPhone with natural-language search, reference-image plus text retrieval, explainable results, and privacy-first local processing. Features β€’ Search your photo and video library with natural language β€’ Use a reference image and text prompt to find visually similar media β€’ See β€œWhy This Matched” explanations for search results β€’ Index photos and videos locally for faster retrieval β€’ Keep embeddings, ranking, and inference on device β€’ Use core retrieval features without depending on a server round-trip or constant network connection VisQ is built for people who want a smarter and more private way to rediscover their media. According to the README, the app indexes local photo-library assets, supports text retrieval and composed retrieval, and keeps media processing and retrieval logic on device.

About

PrimoRec

Features
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Shoot wide. Post tall. PrimoRec is a camera for creators. Record once in 16:9 and the app also gives you a 9:16 vertical video that keeps the person in frame, ready for Reels, TikTok and Shorts. Everything is processed on your iPhone, with no uploads and no account. ONE TAKE, TWO VIDEOS β€’ The vertical makes itself: the app finds the person and moves a 9:16 frame along with them, smoothly. β€’ Tap the ring on anyone to choose who to follow, even mid-take. β€’ HD or 4K, from 24 to 120 fps, in HEVC or H.264, with the stabilization you choose. β€’ A monitor-style viewfinder: lens, format, shutter, ISO, white balance, focus, level, grid, audio meter and space left. A BUILT-IN TELEPROMPTER β€’ Your script sits right below the lens, at your pace or following your voice. β€’ Countdown, adjustable speed and as many saved scripts as you like. A FULL CAMERA β€’ Photos in HEIF or JPEG. A landscape photo also gets a 9:16 copy centred on the person, straight into Photos. β€’ Vlog: double tap anywhere to switch between front and back without stopping the recording. β€’ Slow motion at 120 or 240 fps, with the sound slowed down or off. β€’ Timelapse with an Auto interval, exposure and focus held still so it doesn't flicker. REAL CONTROL β€’ Shutter in fractions or degrees, ISO, white balance in kelvin and manual focus, each on its own dial, with haptic ticks. β€’ Apple Log and 10-bit HDR, with a Rec.709 preview while you record. β€’ ProRes, from Proxy to HQ, on iPhones that record ProRes. β€’ Open Gate: the whole sensor, for a sharper vertical. β€’ Live peaking, zebras and histogram. MORE β€’ Dual: front and back cameras together on iPhones that can; drag the other camera's window and the finished video follows. Or record a reaction over one of your videos. β€’ Follow any object: touch and hold a product, a pet or a ball. β€’ Record straight to a USB-C SSD or thumb drive, and use external microphones, wired, USB or wireless. β€’ The Camera Control and volume buttons take the shot, or the volume buttons zoom, as you prefer. PRIVACY Your videos never leave your iPhone. No account, no ads, no trackers and no server. FREE AND PRO Free forever: recording has no limit, in every mode. The vertical that follows the person is free for one video a day, no ads. Takes under 10 seconds don't count. Pro is a one-time purchase, no subscription: unlimited Follow, teleprompter, manual control, Apple Log, ProRes, Open Gate, Cinematic, Dual, timelapse intervals and long shutter, 48 MP and ProRAW photos, and more. Family Sharing included. Apple Log, ProRes, ProRAW, Open Gate, Dual, Vlog, Cinematic and 240 fps depend on your iPhone model and iOS version. Terms of use: https://rec.oprimo.dev/en/terms Privacy: https://rec.oprimo.dev/en/privacy

Screenshots

VISQ4 screens
PrimoRec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VISQ at none against PrimoRec's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PrimoRec sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. VISQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
VISQ versus PrimoRec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVISQPrimoRec
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3.3 GB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRitesh ThawkarLuciano de Souza

In-app purchases

None

VISQ

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PrimoRec

One-time2
  • 7-Day Pro TrialFree
  • PrimoRec Pro$9.90

Questions

Is VISQ free?
VISQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrimoRec free?
PrimoRec is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VISQ or PrimoRec have ads?
Neither VISQ nor PrimoRec shows ads.

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