# Umsizi Reader — Blind and low vision

> Blind and low vision (iPhone/iPad app by Mobilica.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umsizi-reader/id6460006913 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mobilica](https://appshunter.io/developer/834210337)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umsizi-reader/id6460006913/reviews.md

## What is Umsizi Reader?

The Umsizi Reader app is an innovative assistive technology designed to empower blind and visually impaired South Africans by enabling access to written content in all 11 official languages.

Features:
- Supports all 11 official South African languages.
- Many voices to choose from.
- Optimised for VoiceOver users.
- Configurable low vision color schemes. 
- Hold phone sideways for fullscreen mode.
- Easy access to a selection of popular content.
- Use the camera to read text and describe your surroundings.
- Read documents in many formats.
- Read text from the clipboard.
- Weather forecasts in your language.
- Read the Bible in your language.
- Read free eBooks from Project Gutenberg.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.6 — 2026-07-31

- Enhancements to reader to resolve various reading issues.
- Ability to Contact Support directly from the app
- Read web article names with long press gesture instead of automatically in order to prevent interference with screen reader.
- Haptic and audible feedback for screen reader users when loading takes long.
- Links to external Bible apps.

### 1.1.5 — 2026-07-20

Updated app icon

### 1.1.4 — 2026-02-14

Fixed single line reading issue.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-01-22

Bug fixes and enhancements.

### 1.0.3 — 2025-06-25

•⁠  ⁠Ability to change voices on Reader screen.
•⁠  ⁠Ability to override the language on Reader screen.
•⁠  ⁠Changed order of navigation tabs.
•⁠  ⁠Bible improvements: better performance, verse number in title, fixed bookmark issue.
•⁠  ⁠Save bookmarks more frequently to prevent losing your place.

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