Cash Reader for the Blind

Cash Reader for the Blind

Low Vision Banknote Scanner

498 ratings
236 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 2, 2018
  • October 11, 2026

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Instantly identify the value of banknotes from over 100 currencies by simply pointing your camera at them. This app offers fast and accurate recognition, unique vibration feedback, and offline functionality, making it an essential tool for visually impaired individuals.

✓Fast and accurate banknote recognition
✓Unique vibration feedback for differentiation
✓Currency conversion to home currency
✓Offline functionality
✓Large fonts and high-contrast options
✓Voice assistant support
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What's New in Cash Reader for the Blind

1.80.3

October 11, 2026

Cash Reader 1.80 is our biggest update in years. Redesigned throughout, it brings clearer navigation, new ways to start identifying money, and thoughtful improvements to the feedback you hear and feel. - A fresh design across the app, with clearer settings and currency management, improved support for larger text, and high-contrast light and dark appearances. - Better VoiceOver navigation, with clearer screen headings and more consistent focus as you move between screens and dialogs. - New Magic Tap support. With VoiceOver on, double-tap with two fingers on the identification screen to repeat your last result using your current speech and vibration settings. - Built-in Siri shortcuts. Open Cash Reader once after updating, then start identifying money or switch to a downloaded currency with Siri. No personal phrase recording is needed. The actions are also available in the Shortcuts app. - More ways to get started. Add Identify Money to Control Center or your Lock Screen, or assign it to the Action button on supported iPhones. - Smoother camera switching. On supported iPhones, Cash Reader can automatically switch between standard and ultra-wide rear cameras to help identify banknotes held at different distances. - Refined vibration feedback, while preserving the established vibration count for each banknote. Behind the scenes, modern Apple frameworks give Cash Reader a new foundation for the years ahead. Requires iOS 18 or later. Sudanese pound update: The 1000 and 2000 banknotes are newly supported, while recognition of the existing 500 banknote has been improved. Currency support changes: Bulgarian lev and Croatian kuna are no longer supported. The 1, 2, 5 and 10 Ukrainian hryvnia banknotes are also no longer supported. The 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 Ukrainian hryvnia banknotes remain supported. Cash Reader now supports these new currencies: Guinean franc, Sierra Leonean leone Banknote updates are available: Sudanese pound (500, 1000, 2000)

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User reviews

Не распознаёт пятирублёвую купюру

Приложение не распознаёт купюру в 5 российских рублей нового образца. Исправьте, пожалуйста

Response from developer

Здравствуйте! Спасибо за ваш отзыв и оценку. В настоящее время мы работаем над извлечением банкноты и добавлением её в базу данных. Пожалуйста, проявите терпение.

The best

This is a great app and works incredibly well with VoiceOver

Es buena y una estupidez a la vez

Es una estupidez que hay que estar pagando por una aplicación. Deberían poner una gratuita aunque quieran de pago. Porque las personas sigas deberían tener costos más bajos o incluso no pagar. Qué estupidez la aplicación. Son muy estúpidos

Muito preciso

Para cegos ele é muito bom e preciso ajuda bastante no dia a dia

Está muy buena

Está muy buena. Es la mejor aplicación de dinero, accesible para ciegos del mundo.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Fails to recognize certain denominations of local currency

Bug

App crashes or freezes during use

Bug

Inconsistent performance across different devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add support for more currencies, especially Latin American currencies

Feature

Improve accuracy for worn or damaged bills

Feature

Implement fake bill detection

Feature

Provide more affordable pricing options

Feature

FAQ

What does Cash Reader do?

Cash Reader is a mobile application that allows users to identify the value of banknotes from over 100 supported currencies. By pointing the device's camera at a bill, the app instantly recognizes and announces its denomination. It is specifically designed to assist blind and visually impaired individuals with financial tasks.

How does Cash Reader help visually impaired users?

The app offers several features to aid visually impaired users, including fast and accurate recognition even of small bill portions, unique vibration patterns to differentiate notes, and an accessible design with large fonts and high-contrast options. Voice assistant support is also available for launching the app and switching currencies.

Is Cash Reader free to use?

A free version of Cash Reader is available, which allows users to identify lower denomination banknotes. For complete worldwide identification of all banknotes, users can upgrade to the full version through an in-app purchase.

Does Cash Reader require an internet connection?

No, Cash Reader offers offline functionality, meaning it works without an internet connection. This allows users to identify banknotes in any situation, regardless of network availability.

What currencies does Cash Reader support?

Cash Reader supports over 100 different currencies from around the world. The app is regularly updated to include new banknotes and to reflect withdrawn ones, ensuring its accuracy. Users can also contact the developers if their currency is not yet supported.