# Genarus — freedom for blind people

> AI-powered object, color, and text recognition for the visually impaired. (iPhone/iPad app by Jose Dihego da Silva Oliveira.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genarus/id1540129033 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jose Dihego da Silva Oliveira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533911325)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 116 MB
- Languages: English, Portuguese
- Released: 2020-11-14
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genarus/id1540129033/reviews.md

## What is Genarus?

Genarus is an app that recognises objects, colours and text from your camera and speaks it aloud. It is designed to help blind and visually impaired individuals. It has amazing features: works 100% offline, no account need, no cost, no ads and no limits on app usage and functionality.

It is an academic initiative designed powered by artificial intelligence to offer new possibilities for persons with blindness and vision impairment.

The user just needs to press any part of the screen and the app will try to recognise the objects, colours and text on the image captured. The better the camera, the better the results. We can identify 1500+ objects and any text, then the app speaks what if founds to the user. It is super fast as everything runs on the device, no network delays.
Off course the app can fail in classifying images, so use it with caution. The text recognition, although, is superbly reliable, with a rate of success exceeding 95%.

This is an academic initiative, free of charge and free of ads.

If you have any questions please contact us at josedihego@gmail.com

Dev by: José Dihego da Silva Oliveira - josedihego@gmail.com
PhD in Computer Science / Professor at IFBA - Brazil

## Key features

- Object recognition
- Color identification
- Text recognition
- Offline functionality
- AI-powered
- Voice output


## Frequently asked questions about Genarus

### What can Genarus identify?

Genarus can identify over 1500 objects and any text from your camera's view. The app speaks aloud what it finds, aiding users with visual impairments.

### Does Genarus require an internet connection?

No, Genarus works 100% offline. All processing is done on the device, meaning there are no network delays and it can be used anywhere.

### Is Genarus free to use?

Yes, Genarus is completely free of charge. It is an academic initiative with no cost, no ads, and no limits on app usage or functionality.

### How reliable is Genarus's text recognition?

The text recognition feature in Genarus is described as superbly reliable, with a success rate exceeding 95%. Object classification may be less precise, so use with caution.

### What devices does Genarus support?

Genarus is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is available for users with an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Genarus updated?

The latest version of Genarus is 2.0, last updated on January 3, 2021. It was initially released on November 14, 2020.

### What are the benefits of Genarus for visually impaired users?

Genarus offers enhanced independence by enabling users to identify everyday objects, colors, and read text through their camera. Its offline capability ensures constant access to these features.

### Does Genarus have ads?

No, Genarus is completely free of ads. It is designed as an academic initiative to provide a seamless experience without advertisements.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.0 — 2021-01-03

- a more natural voice
- color recognition 
- text recognition without limits 
- more objects can be recognised

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