# Seeing AI vs SMART InkScan

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Seeing AI at none against SMART InkScan's 4. Seeing AI also leads on ratings volume (633 vs 5). SMART InkScan's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMART InkScan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Seeing AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Seeing AI against 4.2 for SMART InkScan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seeing AI has 633 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Seeing AI's written reviews are positive against 100% of SMART InkScan's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seeing AI | SMART InkScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (633 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing-ai/id999062298/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-inkscan/id1251587434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **633** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 309 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [SMART Technologies ULC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433502125) |

## What reviewers say

### Seeing AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing-ai/id999062298)

This free app uses AI to narrate the visual world for individuals who are blind or have low vision. It describes people, text, and objects, assisting with daily tasks like reading documents, identifying products, and recognizing faces.

**Highlights:** Read text and documents, Describe photos and objects, Scan product barcodes, Recognize people and currency, Identify personal objects, Augmented reality environment exploration, Identify colors and light levels

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for visually impaired users
- 🚀 Accurate text and document recognition
- 🚀 Useful for reading labels, mail, and other text
- 👍 Comprehensive set of features in one app
- 👍 Life-changing for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes or becomes unusable after updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance in scanning barcodes and recognizing colors
- 🐛 Facial recognition not very accurate
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with facial recognition
- 👎 Difficult to navigate for blind users due to small buttons

**Reported bugs**

- Barcode scanning not working consistently
- Document reader sometimes fails to load or process documents
- Frequent crashes or app becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add support for more languages, including Arabic and Chinese
- Improve accuracy of color and facial recognition
- Allow users to read digital displays like clocks and appliances
- Integrate with screen readers like VoiceOver for better accessibility
- Add an offline mode for using the app without an internet connection


### SMART InkScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-inkscan/id1251587434)

Transform handwritten notes and sketches into digital ink. Seamlessly bridge the physical and digital worlds by scanning whiteboards, documents, and more. Offers features like perspective correction, multi-image capture, and annotation for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Converts handwritten notes to digital ink, Perspective correction, Multi-image capture, Annotation tools, Export as image or PDF, Direct integration with SMART Board with iQ

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Watermarks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Import PDFs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get New Pens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get All the Upgrades | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seeing AI free?

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

### Is SMART InkScan free?

SMART InkScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Seeing AI or SMART InkScan?

Seeing AI is rated higher. Seeing AI averages 4.3 out of 5 from 633 ratings, while SMART InkScan averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Seeing AI or SMART InkScan have ads?

Neither Seeing AI nor SMART InkScan shows ads.

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