# EyeText

> Eye-controlled text board for communication assistance. (iPhone/iPad app by Takuya Kawakami.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyetext/id1033011001 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Takuya Kawakami](https://appshunter.io/developer/721449462)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2015-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyetext/id1033011001/reviews.md

## What is EyeText?

Gaze(blink) control simple text board to help communicating with people who lost body movement and voice because of ALS,Stroke,etc.

Put the device in front of a face so that a face is recognized by a red square and eyes by a green circle.

Blue frame around a button is moving and blinking (close both eyes slightly longer)  works as pushing that button.

## Key features

- Gaze and blink control
- Face and eye recognition
- Simple text board interface
- Assists with communication loss
- Blue frame cursor movement

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyetext/id1033011001/reviews.md

### 1/5 — *Very* disappointing!

*2018-05-19*

The promise of this app and subsequent lack of delivery on that promise borders on cruelty. This app has no instructions once opened, no training mode and because of these deficits -- unsurprisingly -- doesn't help my intubated brother currently in ICU. He desperately wishes to communicate, but all this app accomplished was to enrich the "developer" and Apple itself by $1.99. 

Now, my expectations were low to begin with, and I was willing to give this as much time as needed to get it working. But the app is completely and totally useless (and the "support" is Japanese only. If you want to scam people, I guess the easiest ones are those like my brother who are in desperate straights. 

Both the developer and Apple itself should be ashamed. A refund would be appreciated, but more importantly, this app needs to be removed from the App Store to prevent others from experiencing false hope.

### 3/5 — 有り難い

*2018-04-19*

なかなか視線入力アプリが見つからなかったので嬉しいです。
今、練習中ですが、はやすぎて全然文字が打てないです。なのでもう少しスピードがゆっくりになる（もしくはスピード調整ができる）と使いやすいかな、と思います。

## Frequently asked questions about EyeText

### What is EyeText used for?

EyeText is designed to help people who have lost their ability to move or speak, such as those affected by ALS or stroke, to communicate. It uses eye and blink gestures to control a text board.

### How does EyeText recognize users?

The app uses the device's camera to recognize a face with a red square and then identifies the eyes with a green circle. This allows for precise control of the interface.

### How do I select buttons in EyeText?

A blue frame moves around the buttons on the screen. To 'push' a button, you need to blink both eyes slightly longer than usual when the frame is around your desired button.

### What devices does EyeText support?

EyeText is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It requires a device with a camera for face and eye recognition.

### What is the age rating for EyeText?

EyeText has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's interface is designed to be simple and intuitive.

### How much does EyeText cost?

EyeText is a paid application, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features.

### Does EyeText have ads?

No, EyeText does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted user experience.

### When was EyeText last updated?

The latest version of EyeText was updated on February 24, 2025. This indicates ongoing support and potential improvements to the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2025-02-24

Update iOS SDK(Compatible to iOS18)
(No functional change)

### 1.3 — 2019-04-12

build with the latest iOS SDK
(due to this change this App will be compatible with  iOS8 or later)

### 1.2 — 2015-12-02

fix speak button (improve locale recognition)

### 1.1 — 2015-09-26

iOS9 compatibility

### 1.0 — 2015-09-03

No release notes.

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