# Talking Camera - for visually impaired/blind

> Reads written text aloud for visually impaired users via camera capture. (iPhone/iPad app by Smart Mobile Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-camera-for-visually-impairedblind/id547206362 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Smart Mobile Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/476574486)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 42 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 3.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Northern Sami, European Spanish
- Released: 2012-09-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-camera-for-visually-impairedblind/id547206362/reviews.md

## What is Talking Camera?

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Talking camera will help you in your everyday life by reading for you any written text. 
The app is simple and straightforward : 
1. You take a picture of text (menu in a restaurant, page of a book, etc.) 
2. The app will read the text for you 

The app is made for visually impaired people : large fonts, high contrast app.

## Key features

- Reads text from photos
- Assists visually impaired users
- Large font display
- High contrast interface
- Simple and straightforward operation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Credits | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 48)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-camera-for-visually-impairedblind/id547206362/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2017-08-16, version 1.0*

Literally thought this was going to be a great app as I'm usually impaired and it doesn't work at all !! Disappointing !

### 5/5 — What

*2017-05-23*

I tried using this and instead of reading what was on the page I took a photo of, it started saying "SCCUJOCP2Q\CCOUA .5 ss or one SSHOS\. 5878..." and so on. I have no idea what was going on. Deleted.

### 1/5 — Needs a lot of work

*2016-04-08*

Does not read text that is there. Just three letters and numbers on it a time makes absolutely no sense. Bummer. Hope they can improve it asked for those who are visually impaired.

### 1/5 — Not Useful

*2016-02-28, version 1.0*

Tried repeatedly to use this app.  It absolutely does not work at all.

### 4/5 — Landscape Mode

*2016-01-28*

This app works fine if you hold the phone horizontally (landscape). It doesn't work well held vertically.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2016-01-06*

This app is terrible. Whenever i take a picture of something, like an essay, it says it has failed. I would NOT recommend this app.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2015-10-20, version 1.0*

This app was totally useless not worth the download! Major waste of time!!!!!!!

### 1/5 — Totally useless

*2015-09-12, version 1.0*

Downloaded this for my Dad.  Just read back a load of letters which were nothing like the text I photographed

### 1/5 — Does not work don't waste your time

*2015-08-21, version 1.0*

Does not work at all!!!

### 1/5 — It's not working

*2015-05-31*

It's always showing error and taking longtime to start i deleted it.

## Frequently asked questions about Talking Camera

### What does the Talking Camera app do?

The Talking Camera app is designed to help visually impaired individuals by reading aloud any written text captured through the device's camera. Users can take a picture of text, such as a restaurant menu or a book page, and the app will vocalize the content.

### How does the app help visually impaired users?

The app is specifically made for visually impaired people by incorporating features like large fonts and a high-contrast interface. This makes the app easier to navigate and read, while its core function of reading text aloud provides essential assistance.

### Is the app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering in-app purchases. The description also mentions a satisfaction guarantee, with options for refunds if users are not satisfied.

### What kind of text can the app read?

The app can read any written text that can be captured in a photograph. This includes text from menus in restaurants, pages of books, signs, documents, and other printed materials.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2012-09-28

No release notes.

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