Helpful Apps for the Visually Impaired:

Last Updated July 3rd, 2025.

Audio Recordings for Apps:

Helpful Apple Apps for the Visually Impaired:

  • Magnifier Apps: Magnifier App. SuperVision Mini App. HumanWare explorē Magnifier App.

  • Talking Camera Apps: SeeingAI App. Envision App. Be My Eyes App. HelpUSee App. Speakaboo App. PiccyBot App.

  • Adaptive Keyboard Apps: Viskey App. EasyType App.

  • Adaptive Calculator Apps: Big Calculator App. Voice Calculator - Human speak App. Simple Voice Calculator App. Big Calculator Low Vision App which is not free to download.

  • Other Apps: Audio Games Hub App. BARD Mobile App. Bookshare Reader App. VO Calendar App which is not free to download. Max - Pill reminder App.

  • Default Apps: Clock App. Camera App. Calendar App. Reminders App. Notes App. VoiceMemos App. YouTube App. Shortcuts App.

  • Orientation & Mobility Apps: Apple Maps App. Lazarillo Accessible GPS App. VoiceVista App.

  • iPad Only Apps: Big Keys Low Vision Keyboard App. Big List App. Big Cam App. Please note that these apps are not free to download.

Helpful Android Apps for the Visually Impaired:

  • Magnifier Apps: weZoom App. SuperVision Mini App. HumanWare explorē Magnifier App.

  • Talking Camera Apps: SeeingAI App. Envision App. Be My Eyes App. PiccyBot App.

  • Adaptive Keyboard Apps: BroadBoard App. 1C Big Keyboard App. Keyboard for Seniors App. 

  • Simplified Home Screens Apps: Giga Icon App. BIG Phone for Seniors App. Easy Homescreen App. BIG Launcher App. Nova Launcher App.

  • Orientation & Mobility Apps: Google Maps App. Lazarillo Accessible GPS App.

  • Other Apps: Talking Calendar Task Reminder App. Reading Mode App. Big Font - Big Text Size App. Gemini App. Google Assistant App. Voice Access App. QR & Barcode Scanner App. Audio Games Hub App. BARD Mobile App. Bookshare Reader App. Max - Pill reminder App.

  • Default Apps: Clock App. Camera App. Calendar App. Notes App. YouTube App. 

App Categories Definitions:

  • Magnifier Apps are apps that use the device’s camera to allow the user to use their device as a low to medium power magnifier.

  • Talking Camera Apps are apps that use the device’s camera to read print aloud and provide audio descriptions of the user’s surroundings.

  • Adaptive Keyboard Apps are apps that are used to create a customized large print onscreen keyboard to be used instead of the default keyboard.

  • Adaptive Calculator Apps are calculator apps with large print and/or audio features.

  • Orientation & Mobility Apps are apps that are used to determine the users location and use audio instructions to get from one place to another.

  • Default Apps are apps that are already on a device that do not need to first be downloaded in order to use.

  • Simplified Home Screen Apps are apps that allow the user to have very simple home screen layouts with limited apps such as the phone and messages. 

Specific App Recommendations:

  • The SeeingAI App for reading. The Envision AI App as an alternative to the SeeingAI App if it’s unavailable and for its big buttons.

  • The HelpUSee App is the easiest to use for short audio descriptions.

  • The Be My Eyes App and the SeeingAI App for detailed audio descriptions.

  • Use an adjustable phone or tablet stand while using a magnifier app and a talking camera app to help with proper distance and stability.