Best Generic Object Detection Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

17 free apps

Updated October 2026

Generic Object Detection is the household name in generic object detection, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Generic Object Detection Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Generic Object Detection	Free	—	Yes	No	Aug 2026
2	Object and Text Detection	Free	4.0★ (2)	No	No	May 2026
3	Object Detection Cam	$2.99	—	No	No	Sep 2026
4	Ultralytics YOLO	Free	4.3★ (61)	No	No	Jul 2026
5	OCR Object	Free	4.1★ (9)	No	No	Sep 2026
6	Neural Object Detector	$2.99	5.0★ (4)	No	No	Aug 2026
7	Odd SmartCam	Free	—	No	No	Jun 2026
8	WildDet3D	Free	5.0★ (1)	No	No	May 2026

Top Picks for Generic Object Detection

#1

Generic Object Detection by Hideaki Uchikoshi

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAds

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#2

Object and Text Detection by Samish Maheshwaran

Cloud Vision - Text Detector

Strong Contender

📊 Productivity

4.0(2 ratings)

Free

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Extract text and identify objects from images using your camera or gallery. Features smart OCR, object detection for various categories, and face mood analysis. Requires an internet connection.

#3

Object Detection Cam by Heng Jia Liang

Machine Learning Camera

Worth Considering

📷 Photo & Video

0.0(0 ratings)

$2.99

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More Generic Object Detection apps to explore

Ultralytics YOLO

Ultralytics YOLO

Ultralytics YOLO

Democratizing vision AI

Identify and learn about objects in your surroundings using your device's camera. This AI vision app provides real-time object detection and instant image classification with detailed descriptions, all processed privately on your device.

Real-time object detection and trackingInstant photo classificationLarge AI-powered object database

📷 Photo & Video

Recognize object with audio

This utility app identifies everyday objects and provides their names along with audio pronunciations. It's designed for quick recognition and learning.

Object recognitionAudio pronunciationName identification

Neural Object Detector

Neural Object Detector

Neural Object Detector

by BYFLARE TECHNOLOGIES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED

This app allows users to detect and classify objects in images using machine learning models. It supports importing custom models and offers adjustable settings for camera resolution and computer vision algorithms. Processed data remains on-device for privacy.

Object detection with YOLOv3Image classification with Resnet50Import custom Core ML models

🛠️ Developer Tools

Real-Time AI on your phone

🛠️ Developer Tools

Point your camera at any scene to detect objects in 3D with augmented reality. Simply type the object you're looking for, and the app will find and measure it in real-time. Supports both live camera input and photos from your library.

Open-vocabulary 3D object detectionAugmented reality 3D bounding boxesReal-time detection with LiDAR

🛠️ Developer Tools

Image Annotation and Labeling

🛠️ Developer Tools

AI-powered weight estimator

Estimate the weight of objects using just a photo. This AI-powered app identifies items and provides a weight estimate with a clear explanation of the calculation. Turn your camera into a smart assistant for quick and easy object recognition and weight estimation.

Object identification from photosEstimated weight calculationAI-powered visual analysis

free with in-app purchases

Metal Detector and EMF Scanner

Metal Detector and EMF Scanner

Metal Detector and EMF Scanner

Scan Metal, Coins & Objects

Transform your phone into a versatile detection tool. Identify metals, coins, stones, and measure electromagnetic fields using your device's sensors and AI. Explore your surroundings and discover hidden objects with real-time scanning and smart recognition.

Metal detectionEMF scanningLive camera object detection

free with in-app purchases

AI Detector: Text Scanner

AI Detector: Text Scanner

AI Detector: Text Scanner

Check AI or Human Writing

This app analyzes text to determine if it was generated by AI or a human. It helps identify fake news, fraudulent messages, and chatbots, enhancing online privacy and security. The tool offers a clear interface for verifying content authenticity.

Detects AI-generated textIdentifies fake news and fraudDifferentiates human vs. machine writing

📊 Productivity

free with in-app purchases

AI Lens - Photo Search & Scan

AI Lens - Photo Search & Scan

AI Lens - Photo Search & Scan

Identify, Translate & Chat

Instantly identify objects, search by image, and translate text within photos using powerful AI. This visual assistant helps you learn about scanned items, find similar images online, and extract text for easy sharing or translation into over 40 languages.

AI Object IdentifierReverse Image SearchAI Photo Translator

free with in-app purchases

On-Device Object Detection

AI object scanner

📷 Photo & Video

Count this - AI Object Counter

Count this - AI Object Counter

Count this - AI Object Counter

AI Counting Things from Photos

Effortlessly count objects in your photos using advanced AI. Simply provide a few examples, and the application will quickly identify and tally identical items. You can then refine the counts, document your findings, or export the data.

AI object recognitionImage annotation for examplesAutomatic counting

Identify Anything: AI Object

Identify Anything: AI Object

Identify Anything: AI Object

Identify Objects with AI

Instant Object Detection

This app uses AI to identify objects, animals, and people in real-time or from images. It provides auditory feedback and offers offline functionality, customizable settings, and translation support for over 50 languages.

Real-time object detectionOffline functionalityIntuitive auditory feedback

AI Assistant All-In-One: Astra

AI Assistant All-In-One: Astra

AI Assistant All-In-One: Astra

Chat, Learn, Identify & Create

This AI-powered workspace offers a suite of tools for creativity, learning, and problem-solving. Generate images, edit photos, translate languages, identify objects, and get help with academic subjects, all within a single, privacy-focused application.

AI Chat AssistantImage-to-Text AnalyzerText-to-Image Generator

📊 Productivity

Your visual assistant

This app uses your smartphone's camera and AI to help visually impaired individuals identify and locate objects and text in their surroundings. It can find dropped items, specific products, or even doors and names on intercoms, and allows for custom item tagging. It is compatible with VoiceOver and Siri.

Object and text identificationLocation assistanceCustom item tagging

FAQ about Generic Object Detection

Are there free generic object detection apps for iPhone?

Yes — 17 of the top generic object detection apps we rank are free to download, including Generic Object Detection and Object and Text Detection.

Does Generic Object Detection have ads or in-app purchases?

Generic Object Detection shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many generic object detection apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ generic object detection apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.