# Seeing AI vs blocked.

The clearest difference is price: Seeing AI at Free against blocked.'s $4.99. Seeing AI also leads on ratings volume (633 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). blocked.'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Seeing AI is free to download; blocked. costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

blocked. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seeing AI has 633 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Seeing AI's written reviews are positive against 100% of blocked.'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seeing AI | blocked. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (633 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing-ai/id999062298/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocked/id6773801938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **633** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 309 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Enoch Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773801940) |

## 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


### blocked.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocked/id6773801938)

This app enforces focus by requiring physical actions to unlock blocked applications. Choose from NFC tags, QR codes, or location-based unlocking to create friction and break distracting habits. Build consistency with streaks and scheduled blocking.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps via Screen Time, Unlock with NFC tags, Unlock with QR codes, Location-based unlocking, Recurring blocking schedules, Focus streak tracking, Export data as CSV

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seeing AI free?

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

### Is blocked. free?

blocked. costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Seeing AI or blocked.?

blocked. is rated higher. Seeing AI averages 4.3 out of 5 from 633 ratings, while blocked. averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Seeing AI or blocked. have ads?

Neither Seeing AI nor blocked. shows ads.

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