# TenjiScan - Braille OCR Reader — Learn, Scan & Convert Braille > Learn, Scan & Convert Braille (iPhone/iPad app by Ryo Takaoka.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenjiscan-braille-ocr-reader/id6759526188 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ryo Takaoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798086367) - Category: Utilities, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 56 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese - Released: 2026-02-24 - Data updated: 2026-07-29 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tenjiscan-braille-ocr-reader/id6759526188/reviews.md ## What is TenjiScan? Learn Braille with 3-choice quizzes. Master the dot patterns for Japanese kana (gojuon, dakuten, handakuten, yōon), English A–Z, and numbers — through quick 3-choice quizzes. Answer every question in a category in a row to earn a Mastery Badge. A real learning experience, not a guessing game. -- Key Features -- 3-choice quizzes Look at the Braille pattern, pick the right character from three choices. Wrong-answer options are drawn from the same prefix type (e.g., dakuten quizzes use only dakuten characters) so you can't shortcut by counting dots. Get every question right in one streak to earn the badge. Learning mode Browse Japanese kana including voiced and contracted forms, English A–Z, and numbers. Two-cell display shows prefix marks accurately so you can learn how Braille is built. Text to Braille Type Japanese text and see the corresponding Braille pattern in real time. A way to write what you've learned and check yourself. Camera scan (assistive feature) A way to check real-world Braille against what you've learned. Point the camera at Braille, tap the shutter, and see it converted into text. Note: Recognition depends on angle, lighting, and surface condition. Curved or faint Braille may not be read correctly — treat this as a learning aid, not a guarantee. Auto voice readout Scan results are read aloud automatically. VoiceOver support Key controls carry accessibility labels. -- Privacy -- Images are processed on your device. Captures are analyzed locally on your iPhone using CoreML. Recognition works even without an internet connection. Image sharing is opt-in only. Captured images leave your device only if you enable "Share images to improve the model" in Settings. This is off by default. We also send anonymous usage events (scan outcome and cell count only) to Firebase Analytics to improve the app. Captured images and recognized text are never included. -- Supported Languages -- Japanese Braille (JIS standard) English Braille (UEB Grade 1) -- Who Is This For? -- - Students and professionals learning Braille - Family members and caregivers supporting visually impaired people - Educators and volunteers - Anyone curious about the Braille around them -- Pricing -- Learning, quizzes, and conversion are available at no charge. - Ad removal (optional one-time purchase) - Tip jar for development support (optional) Terms of Use: https://sss3yai.com/tenjiscan-terms/ Privacy Policy: https://sss3yai.com/tenjiscan-privacy/ ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time | | Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time | | Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time | | 広告を除去 | $0.49 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.3.0 — 2026-07-29 Reading - Added a reading mode switch ("Clean braille" / "Standard") - The "Clean braille" mode is suited to clean braille such as study materials, on-screen braille, and braille fonts - Real-world embossed braille may still not read well. We're working to improve reading ### 4.2.0 — 2026-06-09 NEW - Added Word Quizzes: read the braille and pick the word from 3 choices (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) - Added "Today's Question": one quick daily question to build a daily learning habit - Added a learning streak on the Learn tab — keep it going day after day ### 4.1.3 — 2026-06-02 IMPROVED - Braille output now appears at the top of Convert, with the input field fixed at the bottom (like a chat app) - Copy and Share buttons in Convert now show text labels for clarity - An accuracy notice appears when braille is detected in the Scan view - Language selection in the Scan view is now remembered across sessions - Removed Ads and Support Development are now accessible from the home screen - Moved the image contribution toggle from Settings to the home screen ### 4.1.2 — 2026-05-18 NEW - Added a "Quiz" tab — learn braille with 3-choice quizzes - Earn a Mastery Badge by answering every question in a category in a row - Tap a character in Learn to see your accuracy so far IMPROVED - Quizzes run in a full-screen mode so you can't peek at other tabs mid-quiz - "Try again" is right there when you slip up - Cleaner tab titles for more visible screen space - Convert tab now dismisses the keyboard from any tap on screen ### 4.1.1 — 2026-05-15 NEW - Added a Home screen with quick access to the braille chart, scanning, learning, and history - A guide now appears when braille is detected before you capture - "Convert" is now shown as its own tab IMPROVED - The app now opens to the Home screen instead of going straight to the camera - Made it easier to retake a photo when braille could not be read - Settings can now be opened from the top-right of the Home screen ## More apps by Ryo Takaoka - [moneasy AI Expense Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moneasy-ai-expense-tracker/id6742516728) - [KimochLog - Mood Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kimochlog-mood-tracker/id6759522561) - [OtoMemo - Music Diary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otomemo-music-diary/id6759540230) - [NikuLog - Yakiniku Diary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nikulog-yakiniku-diary/id6759542148) - [YuruTimer - Gentle Focus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yurutimer-gentle-focus/id6759542545) All apps by Ryo Takaoka: https://appshunter.io/developer/1798086367 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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