# Braille Scanner — Convert Braille documents

> Converts Braille documents to text using computer vision and machine learning. (iPhone/iPad app by Aaron F Stephenson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braille-scanner/id1517369095 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aaron F Stephenson](https://appshunter.io/developer/391222344)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.7 · 69 MB
- Languages: Australian English, Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek and 24 more
- Released: 2022-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braille-scanner/id1517369095/reviews.md

## What is Braille Scanner?

A page of Braille instantly changes to text with Braille Scanner.

Using a combination of computer vision to locate the page and Machine Learning to match Braille to letters, Braille Scanner can show English letters above the Braille. The matched text can be copied for use in other applications, or spoken via Text-To-Speech.

Braille Scanner is an excellent tool to help check the written word when learning to type Braille.
- A teacher can use it to help check work in a classroom situation.
- Proof read an assignment before sending it for marking.
- Transcribe old documents before they become difficult to read.

Of the various types of Braille in use, Braille Scanner currently recognises documents written in Unified English Braille (UEB Grade 1) commonly referred to as uncontracted Braille.

Braille Scanner has been trained to recognise single pages of paper. Signs and other objects with Braille may not be recognised. Help to improve Braille Scanner by using the “Report incorrect Braille” option after scanning the sign or object. The image will be used to expand and refine the Machine Learning model that is used by Braille Scanner.

Feature listing:
- Auto document detection and scan
- Paper page distortion correction
- On device Machine Learning
- Braille conversion using Unified English Braille (UEB Grade 1)
- Text-To-Speech
- Export converted Braille as text
- Export Braille characters
- 17 different app icons

Braille Scanner is available for free - there are no subscriptions or in-app purchase items, and no registration is required. Data stays on the device used, and Braille Scanner has zero analytics data gathering.

If you have any questions, feedback or feature requests I’d love to hear from you. I’m an indie developer working on this app and all feedback is welcome.

## Key features

- Braille to text conversion
- Auto document detection
- Page distortion correction
- On-device machine learning
- Text-to-Speech output
- Export text and Braille characters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snack Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Burger Sized Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Sized Tip | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braille-scanner/id1517369095/reviews.md

### 2/5 — UEB CONTRACTED

*2026-07-25*

Will there be an updated version to include contracted UEB? Thanks

### 1/5 — 使えなさすぎる

*2025-12-02, version 1.2.0*

カメラのピントが一生合わない

### 1/5 — obvious bug

*2025-10-02*

I don’t have a reason to use a camera right now. I already photographed the braille sign which isn’t in English.  I denied the camera. The app stuck in an infinite loop of:
Document not found
Can't find scanned document, please try again
———
Ok
_____

There’s no way out, no way to load from my photos, and no way to set the source language.

### 1/5 — Ineffective

*2025-02-28*

I downloaded this app to scan Braille text. It said document could not be found each time I tried to scan a page. I could not get the app to work.

### 1/5 — まったく

*2025-01-09, version 1.2.0*

使えない。

### 1/5 — Stupid and dumb

*2024-11-05*

I was going in a elevator and the camera wasn’t doing the bail and it was just taking wierd photos. The elevatow got stuck for fiteen minits, I cried and I could read brail and stuff.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2024-10-31*

This app is horrible and can’t pick up any documents

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht

*2024-07-05*

Da geht nichts. Leider.

### 1/5 — No

*2024-04-10*

Non capisce un ca**o

### 1/5 — Versagt gleich beim ersten Versuch.

*2024-01-14*

Statue mit Buch in Blindenschrift, sollte machbar sein

## Frequently asked questions about Braille Scanner

### What does Braille Scanner do?

Braille Scanner uses computer vision and machine learning to instantly convert pages of Braille into English text. It can then copy this text or read it aloud using Text-To-Speech functionality. This makes it useful for learning Braille, proofreading, and transcribing documents.

### What types of Braille does it support?

Currently, Braille Scanner recognizes documents written in Unified English Braille (UEB Grade 1), also known as uncontracted Braille. It is trained to recognize single pages of paper and may not accurately recognize Braille on signs or other objects.

### Is Braille Scanner free to use?

Yes, Braille Scanner is available for free. There are no subscriptions, in-app purchases, or registration required. All data processing stays on the device, and the app does not gather any analytics data.

### How can Braille Scanner help me learn Braille?

Braille Scanner is an excellent tool for checking your written Braille when learning to type. You can scan your work and instantly see the corresponding English letters, helping you identify and correct mistakes as you learn.

### Can I use the converted text in other apps?

Yes, the converted text from Braille documents can be copied directly from the app. This allows you to paste and use the transcribed text in other applications on your device for further editing, saving, or sharing.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2022-09-09

Thanks for waiting, it's been a while since the last update to Braille Scanner.

Changes:
- I've made some changes to the Braille table data behind the scenes.
- Changed some capitation and buttons titles.
- The on-screen interface (Not the Braille tables) now includes localisation for Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian Bokmal, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese. If you need a language added, please let me know.

Fixed:
- When using the Tip Jar the spinner would appear and sometimes never clear. This has been fixed.

### 1.1.1 — 2022-04-13

Changes:
- When scanning the camera now checks for blurry images. 
- Added a tip jar, if you're enjoying Braille Scanner and feel like dropping a few spare coins into the tip jar, it would be greatly appreciated. 
 
Work in progress: I've started localising the app views. I'm not finished but I've started. 

Fixed:
- Audio crash fixed: When scanning the app would crash if your camera lost and found a document quickly.
- Out of bounds crash when viewing a document.

Note on the version number, I'm not sure exactly how but I've managed to break the version numbers. This version is 1.1.1 how ever it's really 1.0.2 in disguise.

### 1.0.1 — 2022-04-04

Changes
-Added a mute sound button to the camera view. (Number 1 requested feature).

Defects fixed:
-VoiceOver on the document view. VoiceOver focus would be captured by the toolbar after listening to the document being read out.
-Cloudkit usage has been removed. I implemented cloudkit incorrectly and was constantly refreshing data, so I hit my limits very quickly. I've temperately removed cloudkit for the next few app updates.
-Reduced app size by removing some unused assets saved in the app.

### 1.0 — 2022-03-31

No release notes.

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