# assistEyes GIF - Reaction GIFs for the Blind

> Accessible GIF browsing and sharing for the visually impaired. (iPhone/iPad app by Velocity Raptor Incorporated.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assisteyes-gif-reaction-gifs-for-the-blind/id1202075276 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Velocity Raptor Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/296937260)
- Category: Entertainment, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 82 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assisteyes-gif-reaction-gifs-for-the-blind/id1202075276/reviews.md

## What is assistEyes GIF?

Hey! My name is Nick, and I'm legally blind. If you're like me, you've noticed that most people love sending hilarious GIFs to eachother all the time, and you find yourself feeling like you want to do the same. But you can't, because none of the GIF apps out there work with VoiceOver, so while you can randomly choose a GIF for some given hashtag or meme, you have no clue what content you're sending.

I built this app for myself, but I think you'll love it too. 

assistEyes GIF is the first GIF app built specifically for the blind and visually impaired. Browse thousands of GIFs by hashtag or search, choose one, and send or copy it via standard iOS share sheet. And of course, they all include descriptive tags that are exposed to VoiceOver. What's more, you can also access the same fully accessible GIF library directly inside the iOS Messages app via the included iMessage app.

Your sighted friends and family will be communicating via visual elements more and more and emoji, stickers, and GIFs are here to stay. I'll do my best to keep making software that helps people like you and I partake in the fun. Check out assistEyes GIF and drop a review or send me an e-mail to let me know what you think.

## Key features

- VoiceOver compatible GIF browsing
- Search and browse by hashtag
- Descriptive tags for all GIFs
- Share or copy GIFs
- iMessage extension

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assisteyes-gif-reaction-gifs-for-the-blind/id1202075276/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very accessible

*2025-04-23*

This app is great for a blind voice over user, would like to have some updated images though.

### 4/5 — Has this app been updated since 2017?

*2023-04-11*

Has this app been updated since 2017?

### 4/5 — Assist eyes

*2022-12-26*

I don’t appreciate the fact that I can only send 1 a day

### 5/5 — Alexandra Negoita

*2020-11-10*

Seriously good app you should get it especially if you’re visually impaired or dyslexic or just struggle to understand official stuff. So glad this was made

### 3/5 — Only one gift per day

*2019-12-20*

Why can you only send only one gift to edgy r besides that every

### 3/5 — helpful but not great

*2019-12-08*

I paid for the upgraded version,  but the app still freezes after I send one of the limited selection of images.
If it didn’t freeze, or had more diverse content, it’d earn a better rating.

### 5/5 — Accessible gifs.

*2017-07-08*

This app empowers people who are visually impaired to use gif files in their daily communication. It is an excellent app for those people who want access to all forms of communication. I highly recommend this app.

### 4/5 — Love this app!

*2017-06-10*

Great app. Now I can send a variety of gifs to family and friends. The only improvement I could suggest is that the descriptions be a little less vague.

## Frequently asked questions about assistEyes GIF

### Does assistEyes GIF have ads?

No, assistEyes GIF does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use.

### What devices does assistEyes GIF support?

assistEyes GIF is available for iPhone and iPod Touch devices.

### How often is assistEyes GIF updated?

The app was last updated on June 9, 2017, with version 1.0.1. Future updates will aim to improve functionality and add more content.

### What is the age rating for assistEyes GIF?

assistEyes GIF has an age rating of 17+, which is typical for apps that may contain a wide range of user-generated content.

### Can I use assistEyes GIF offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality. However, browsing and searching for GIFs typically requires an internet connection.

### What are the main benefits of using assistEyes GIF?

The primary benefit is its full accessibility for visually impaired users, allowing them to participate in GIF sharing with VoiceOver support and descriptive tags.

### How does assistEyes GIF compare to other GIF apps?

assistEyes GIF is specifically designed for the blind and visually impaired, featuring VoiceOver compatibility and descriptive tags, which are absent in most mainstream GIF applications.

### Is there a paid version of assistEyes GIF?

The app is currently free to download and use. While it has in-app purchases enabled, the core functionality of browsing and sharing GIFs is available without cost.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2017-06-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Thanks for checking out assistEyes GIF. This app includes a number of small fixes and tweaks.
If you like the app, please let me know by rating it on the app store.

### 1.0.0 — 2017-06-02

No release notes.

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