# optaro — The smartphone magnifying aid

> The smartphone magnifying aid (iPhone/iPad app by Eschenbach Optik GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optaro/id6572303552 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eschenbach Optik GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759178360)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 54 MB
- Languages: British English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Norwegian Bokmål and 3 more
- Released: 2024-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-03-13
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/optaro/id6572303552/reviews.md

## What is optaro?

The optaro is the first combination app and camera/stand module for the iPhone that turns your smartphone into a digital reading aid that can assist you at home and on the move. The app allows you to operate the optaro camera and set all its functions individually according to your needs.

Featured benefits include: 
- HIGH MAGNIFICATION RANGE: optaro provides you with variably adjustable, 3x to 15x magnification* – depending on iPhone model used. 
- OPTIMIZED IMAGE PROCESSING: Thanks to its exceptional imaging performance, optaro gives you a razor-sharp image at all times. 
- INTEGRATED LED ILLUMINATION: The optaro LED ensures perfect illumination and guarantees you a high-contrast image at all times.  
- CONTRAST-ENHANCING FALSE COLOR MODES: Choose between 14 different false color modes – from inverse color displays to individual color schemes – for a more comfortable reading experience.
- OPTIONAL ORIENTATION GUIDES: You can also set a reading line or reading blinds for easier orientation when reading text.  
- TELL ME FUNCTION: Have a group of words read to you out loud.  
- PHOTO FUNCTION: Save important images with optaro’s photo function and store them on your iPhone. 
- LARGE FIELD OF VIEW: With a 41 mm field of view, optaro is perfect for your visual tasks at home and on the move. 
- INTUITIVE OPERATION: optaro is easy to learn and operate, with clearly recognizable on-screen icons.

* the exact magnification depends on the size of the display of the smartphone used

The optaro camera module is required to use the app.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-03-12

Revision of onboarding
Implementation of search terms for Spotlight search
Increased contrast of magnification icons
Adjustments for iPhone 16/17 models
Bug fixes:
Bug with the accessibility feature 'Button Shapes' or 'Show Borders'
Notice about internet connection for privacy policy
Improved compatibility with voice control
Other minor issues fixed

### 1.0.3 — 2025-12-18

Age rating updated

### 1.0.2 — 2024-12-19

Fixed a bug that occurred in settings with a video preview.

### 1.0.1 — 2024-10-07

Adaptations to iOS 18.

### 1.0.0 — 2024-09-19

No release notes.

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