Iris Sight
AI visual assistant for blind
About
This AI-powered visual assistant uses your iPhone's camera and voice to describe the world around you. Get instant audio descriptions of scenes, read text aloud, and ask questions using natural language. Designed with accessibility for blind and low-vision users in mind.
What's New in Iris Sight
1.0
April 23, 2026
FAQ
What is Iris Sight?
Iris Sight is an AI-powered visual assistant that uses your iPhone's camera and voice to describe the world around you. It provides instant audio descriptions of scenes, reads text aloud, and answers your questions using natural language.
Who is Iris Sight designed for?
Iris Sight is specifically built for people who are blind or have low vision, with a strong focus on VoiceOver-first accessibility at every touchpoint.
Does Iris Sight have ads?
No, Iris Sight does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and focuses on providing a seamless experience without interruptions.
How does Iris Sight handle privacy?
Iris Sight is private by default. Camera frames are processed and immediately discarded, never stored by Iris, and nothing is used for advertising or tracking. You can also delete your account and data with one tap.
What are the usage limits for Iris Sight?
To keep Iris Sight free, usage is capped at 30 questions per day per user. This limit resets at midnight.
What devices does Iris Sight support?
Iris Sight is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to leverage the camera and voice capabilities of these devices.
How often is Iris Sight updated?
Iris Sight was last updated on April 23, 2026, with version 1.0. As a solo developer's project, updates may vary in frequency, but user feedback is actively read.
What AI technology powers Iris Sight?
Iris Sight uses Google's Gemini AI for scene descriptions and ElevenLabs' realistic text-to-speech for natural spoken responses. On-device speech recognition is used for understanding your voice commands.
