# ViaOpta Daily — Supports tasks with low vision

> Low vision assistant for object recognition, text reading, and volunteer support. (iPhone/iPad app by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viaopta-daily/id908408072 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/377043443)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.44/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 106 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian and 11 more
- Released: 2014-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viaopta-daily/id908408072/reviews.md

## What is ViaOpta Daily?

ViaOpta Daily is designed as a personal assistant and can be used to:
• Scan and recognize real world objects or an object’s color
• Read out written text to the user from documents, packaging or other items
• Recognize and read out the value of banknotes
• Provide users with live support from sighted volunteers via an integration with Be My Eyes

## Key features

- Scan and recognize real-world objects
- Read written text aloud
- Recognize and read banknote values
- Live support from sighted volunteers
- Object color identification

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viaopta-daily/id908408072/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Awesome app, just needs a bit more work!

*2017-07-21, version 1.4*

This app is amazing, but I have noticed that it doesn't always accurately point to the module you want to use, and its voice seems to interfere a bit with voiceover.  If you're totally blind, you can have some trouble adding and choosing modules.a

### 1/5 — Absolutely terrible

*2016-05-16, version 1.4*

This was absolutely horrible to try and use, as it completely bypassed the voice over interface  and tried to implement it alone, frequently had controls that has no labels at all, and every function it reported to have such as money recognition or object or seen recognition did not work at all for me

### 4/5 — App is average

*2016-05-05, version 1.4*

I like this app. However, the scenery recognizer does not work. I also have not been able to figure out how to work the text recognize her either it doesn't seem to work.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2014-12-08, version 1.0*

Tried this on two different iPhone 6. Both get stuck on the first set up task of scrolling down with three fingers. App does not read motion

## Frequently asked questions about ViaOpta Daily

### What can ViaOpta Daily do for users with low vision?

ViaOpta Daily functions as a personal assistant by scanning and recognizing objects, reading text aloud from various sources, identifying banknotes, and connecting users with sighted volunteers for live assistance.

### How accurate is ViaOpta Daily's object and text recognition?

While specific accuracy metrics are not provided, the app is designed to assist users with low vision in identifying objects and reading text. User feedback, reflected in its 3.4-star rating from 9 reviews, may offer insights into its performance.

### Is ViaOpta Daily free to use?

Yes, ViaOpta Daily is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its use.

### What devices does ViaOpta Daily support?

ViaOpta Daily is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is ViaOpta Daily updated?

The app was last updated on October 30, 2023, indicating ongoing development and support from the developer, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

### What is the age rating for ViaOpta Daily?

ViaOpta Daily has an age rating of 12+, suggesting it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### Does ViaOpta Daily integrate with other health apps?

The provided information does not mention integration with other health or fitness tracking applications. Its primary focus is on direct assistance for low vision users.

### Can ViaOpta Daily help with identifying colors?

Yes, ViaOpta Daily is designed to scan and recognize real-world objects, including their colors, which can be a valuable feature for users with low vision.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.0 — 2023-10-30

Retirement pop up message

### 1.7.12 — 2022-02-09

Updated Text and Pictures.

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