# ColorSay • Color Scanner — Hear the world in color! > Scans colors and converts them to spoken names or sounds. (iPhone/iPad app by White Marten GmbH.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorsay-color-scanner/id605398028 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [White Marten GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/539793122) - Category: Utilities, Education - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.4 · 30 MB - Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Turkish - Released: 2013-03-23 - Data updated: 2026-09-11 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorsay-color-scanner/id605398028/reviews.md ## What is ColorSay? Now you can make the environment sound! By using the camera of your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, you can scan your surroundings and ColorSay will make the colors audible to you. ColorSay calls the colors by name! Set up one of five color sets for speech output, and ColorSay will announce the name of the closest known color. ColorSay identifies the color names in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Turkish, Russian, Chinese and Japanese. ColorSay converts colors into tones! Choose between different sound modes for sonochromatic reproduction of the color impressions. The dominant colors of an image will be interpreted as tones in real-time, which will enable you to identify the individual color families acoustically. ColorSay is optimized to use the iOS accessibility features including VoiceOver, but does not rely on these in order to work without limitations. ColorSay is a color scanner and suitable for blind users, people with color blindness, defective color vision, red-green blindness, blue-yellow blindness, color vision deficiency, achromatopsia, achromasia, dyschromatopsia, protanopia (red blindness), deuteranopia (green blindness), tritanopia (blue blindness), monochromaticity ... ... and it’s for everyone who would like to rediscover the world of colors! This app is also available for macOS. Find it on the Mac App Store! ## Key features - Scan surroundings with camera - Convert colors to spoken names - Convert colors to tones - Multiple color sets - Supports 10 languages - Optimized for accessibility ## Recent user reviews (10 of 32) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorsay-color-scanner/id605398028/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Die beste Alternative zu Farberkennungsgeräten für Blinde und Sehbehinderte *2021-11-04* Es gibt eine Fülle von Apps, die Farberkennung ermöglichen. Der unterschied zu dieser App ist jedoch, dass sie längst nicht so detailliert und genau beschreiben. Ich bin blind. Mit dieser App ist es problemlos möglich, Kleidung passend zusammen zu stellen. Auch, wenn die Hemden kariert sind oder der Schlipsstriche oder Punkte hat. Ebenfalls ist es möglich, die Farbe von Leuchtdioden zu erkennen. Diese verändern im Betrieb bei vielen Geräten die Farbe, um den jeweiligen Status an zu zeigen. Diese App ist in der Lage, die Farbe korrekt zu erkennen. Auch die Feineinstellungen müssen erwähnt werden. Anfangs dauert es ein wenig, um die jeweils benötigte Einstellung zu finden; man muss probieren. Will ich nur einen kleinen Punkt sehen und dessen Farbe erfahren oder interessiert mich eine Fläche. Man könnte noch so einiges über diese App schreiben. Ausprobieren ist aber der bessere Weg. Ich habe, trotz, dass ich einige solcher Apps probiert habe, bislang keine bessere gefunden! ### 5/5 — çok güzel *2019-04-30* ben bu uygulamayı çok beğendim ve herkeze tavsiye ediyorum. ### 5/5 — I love ColorSay *2017-11-05* Excellent app ### 5/5 — 感谢🙏！ *2016-12-01* 非常好用 ### 5/5 — Не ожидал такого результата!🔬 *2016-05-21, version 1.80* Программа определяет настолько точные цвета и оттенки что даже представить себе не можешь! ### 3/5 — Good but not great *2016-04-20* Colorsay tells blind people what colors are around them. It can help blind people match their clothes. Many times it does not say the exact color. It thought my tongue was blue and my face was silver.Scanning is easy but not accurate. ### 5/5 — The best I can find *2015-06-29* As a blind person it is great to be able to identify color. This app works better than any of the others I've tried. A few tips here.1 good natural lighting is critical 2 set the scan area to minimum setting of about 16% 3 hold the camera about 6 inches from the target ### 4/5 — 好用 *2014-11-22* 但是为什么要转为声音呢 ### 5/5 — I'm colorblind and this helps *2014-11-21* It's not entirely accurate but that's ok. I'm colorblind and this definitely helps. ### 5/5 — Bravo İphonefikri 'den *2014-11-17, version 1.80* Teşekkürler; ellerinize sağlık Türkçe dil desteği için saolun. ## Frequently asked questions about ColorSay ### What is ColorSay? ColorSay is a utility app that uses your device's camera to scan colors and convert them into spoken names or audible tones. It aims to make the world of color accessible through sound. ### How does ColorSay work? You point your device's camera at an object, and ColorSay analyzes the colors. It then either announces the name of the closest known color or translates the dominant colors into musical tones. ### What languages does ColorSay support for color names? ColorSay can announce color names in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese. ### Is ColorSay suitable for users with color vision deficiencies? Yes, ColorSay is specifically designed to be suitable for users with various forms of color blindness, including red-green blindness, blue-yellow blindness, and achromatopsia. ### Does ColorSay require an internet connection? The provided data does not specify internet connection requirements for ColorSay's core functionality. However, for features like language support, an internet connection might be necessary. ### What devices is ColorSay compatible with? ColorSay is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running iOS. It is also available for macOS. ### How often is ColorSay updated? The latest version, 2.2.0, was released on January 18, 2022. While the exact update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent support and development. ### What is the price of ColorSay? ColorSay is a paid app priced at $2.99. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscriptions, indicating a one-time purchase. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2.0 — 2022-01-18 - support for iOS 15.2 and new devices has been added - this version contains bugfixes and stability improvements - NEW: switching between device cameras (e.g. front/rear) NEW: This app is also available for macOS. Find it on the Mac App Store! ### 2.1.1 — 2021-08-07 - support for iOS 14.5 and new devices has been added - this version contains bugfixes and stability improvements - NEW: select a second language to be displayed simultaneously ### 2.1.0 — 2021-08-05 - support for iOS 14.5 and new devices has been added - this version contains bugfixes and stability improvements - NEW: select a second language to be displayed simultaneously ### 2.0.0 — 2021-07-13 - support for iOS 14.5 and new devices has been added - NEW: select a second language to be displayed simultaneously ### 1.95 — 2018-06-05 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-11.*