# SeeNSpeak — Image to Speech Translator

> Image to speech translator and text recognition tool with multi-language translation. (iPhone/iPad app by Videre Applications LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seenspeak/id1217183447 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Videre Applications LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217183446)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seenspeak/id1217183447/reviews.md

## What is SeeNSpeak?

SeeNSpeak is an easy and straightforward to use tool that can read aloud the text from captured images of books, magazines, signs, bottles, or any object with text. You can also translate the captured text to a large selection of target languages.  SeeNSpeak is very useful to those with vision impairments,  people just learning a new language (young and old), or those people traveling in a foreign country. 
  
FEATURES:
• Recognizes text from images in just a few seconds with a single tap
• Highlights words being spoken in large easy to see format
• Translates to over 25 languages
• Optimized for the vision impaired
• Supports Voice Over
• Simple and easy to use interface
• Import images from camera roll
• Save images to camera roll
• Choose speaking voices - including those added for each new release of iOS
• Stores results in history that can be recalled at any time
• Search for results from history
• Export images and text to email, text messages, and social media
• Save results to Notes
• Supports older versions of iOS
• Compatible with iPad and iPhone

With a straightforward and intuitive interface, SeeNSpeak was designed for simple operation but with powerful features. Make learning to read fun to your kids again by having their own books speak to them.  Helpful to teachers and students who can translate small or large amounts of text in an instant. For those individuals with vision impairments, SeeNSpeak provides a tool to assist in everyday tasks such as reading a menu or reading a magazine article. For those who travel, you can translate street signs, postings in public buildings or local travel guides. 

Supported recognition languages:
• Arabic
• Czech
• Danish
• Dutch
• English
• Finnish
• French
• German
• Greek
• Hungarian
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Norwegian
• Polish
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Spanish
• Swedish
• Turkish

Supported translation languages:
• Arabic
• Chinese
• Czech
• Danish
• Dutch
• English
• Finnish
• French
• German
• Greek
• Hebrew
• Hindi
• Hungarian
• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• Korean
• Norwegian
• Polish
• Portuguese
• Romanian
• Russian
• Slovak
• Spanish
• Swedish
• Thai
• Turkish

## Key features

- Reads text from images
- Translates to over 25 languages
- Optimized for vision impaired
- Supports Voice Over
- Imports and saves images
- Stores and searches history
- Exports results to various platforms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Credit Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credit Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credit Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seenspeak/id1217183447/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 😬

*2020-02-28*

I really don’t know what to say about this it was really good for a week or so and next minute you know it said I’m OUT OF CREDITS and then I tried to buy some and it wouldn’t even work! So I would NOT recommend this at ALL

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2020-01-07*

I wanted to figure out what the description of a movie said on the TV.  The problem was I was in Spain and don’t know Spanish.  Instead of having to retype everything I saw on the TV screen,  I took a photo of the screen with the movie description and this app put it into text and also replayed it in Spanish so I could hear it.  Then, i just touched the arrows on the right and a list of languages popped up so I could have it translated. I’m very glad because after seeing what the film was about, I passed. This app saved me from watching a violent movie. This is a great app.

### 1/5 — Works, but is a coin-op app.

*2019-02-22*

To use you must purchase credits.  EVERY use uses a credit.  You will spend about a penny every time you scan something. It may not be much, but eventually it adds up.

**Developer response:** I’m sorry that you feel that the app should be totally free but the services provided cost money for me ( the developer) to host and operate. Please provide ratings based on the functionality of the app and not the fact that the app requires in-app purchases.

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2017-11-23*

Fantastic app! Wish I had this when we were in Paris and had to guess what signs said.

### 5/5 — Easy to use!!!

*2017-11-16*

Great app Jarrod!!  So simple to use!

Beth T.

### 5/5 — Rating

*2017-11-12*

This is a great app! Works great to scan book pages for my children and reads it aloud to them!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2017-11-12*

This app has really helped my father who has trouble seeing due to diabetes. Really like how simple it is.

## Frequently asked questions about SeeNSpeak

### What is SeeNSpeak?

SeeNSpeak is a utility app that captures text from images and reads it aloud. It also offers translation services for the recognized text into over 25 languages.

### What languages does SeeNSpeak support for recognition?

SeeNSpeak supports text recognition in 20 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Korean, among others.

### What languages can SeeNSpeak translate text into?

SeeNSpeak can translate recognized text into over 25 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.

### Is SeeNSpeak suitable for users with vision impairments?

Yes, SeeNSpeak is specifically optimized for the vision impaired and supports Voice Over, making it easier to read menus, articles, and signs.

### Can I use SeeNSpeak offline?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, features like image import and saving suggest some offline capabilities may be available.

### How often is SeeNSpeak updated?

The latest version is 2.0.3, released on January 16, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the release date indicates ongoing development.

### What devices is SeeNSpeak compatible with?

SeeNSpeak is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices and supports older versions of iOS.

### Does SeeNSpeak have ads?

No, the application data indicates that SeeNSpeak does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.0.3 — 2026-01-16

In App purchases and Credits are no longer required.
On-Device support for image-to-text and translation (i.e. no network required)

### 1.1.1 — 2019-02-11

Many great improvements in this version:
- Updates for iOS 12
- Improved Memory and Data Storage usage
- Added translate feature on main home screen.  Scanning a new image is no longer required to perform translation.

### 1.0.2 — 2017-11-21

Performance Improvements and bug fixes.
- Image scans should be noticeably faster on slower networks

### 1.0.1 — 2017-11-12

No release notes.

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