# Seeing AI vs Gridwork

The clearest difference is rating: Gridwork at 5.0 against Seeing AI's 4.3. Seeing AI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (633 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gridwork sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Seeing AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gridwork 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seeing AI | Gridwork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (633 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing-ai/id999062298/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridwork-productivity-grid/id6808981684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **633** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 309 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Sonali Hole](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807453486) |

## 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


### Gridwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridwork-productivity-grid/id6808981684)

Visualize your progress and build lasting habits with a beautiful, interactive grid. Track daily routines, monitor streaks, and gain insights into your consistency without any accounts or cloud tracking. Enjoy a private, offline experience with customizable themes and Apple Health integration.

**Highlights:** Interactive heatmap grids for progress visualization, Versatile tracking modes (one-tap, step counters, numerical values), Build or quit habit architecture, Apple Health auto-sync (read-only), Deep stats and historical calendars, Customizable themes and editorial design, 100% private, offline, and on-device

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Access Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Access for Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seeing AI free?

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

### Is Gridwork free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Seeing AI or Gridwork?

Gridwork is rated higher. Seeing AI averages 4.3 out of 5 from 633 ratings, while Gridwork averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Seeing AI or Gridwork have ads?

Neither Seeing AI nor Gridwork shows ads.

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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.*