# VisionSim by Braille Institute — user reviews > 29 indexed App Store user reviews of VisionSim by Braille Institute by Braille Institute, rated 3.40/5 from 23 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute/id525114829/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute/id525114829.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 10 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 6 ## Newest reviews (9 of 29) ### 4/5 — Love this but there could be better changes *2019-06-10, version 3.2* When you reverse the contrast on the app it doesn’t show the whole app in reverse contrast, only the settings page. Also when you click more info on any eye disease it doesn’t say anything besides the whole Lorem ipsum dolor thing. However I am so happy I found this app I’ve had it awhile ago and I missed having it. ### 4/5 — For demonstrating sight disability *2018-05-30, version 3.0.1* Great app - but needs updating to work with IOS11 ### 3/5 — iOS 11 update please *2017-12-20, version 3.0.1* Was great. Really found it helpful regularly. Can’t use it now without iOS 11 update. Hope it’s coming soon! ### 4/5 — Fabulous app *2016-09-23, version 3.0.1* I love using this app to quickly illustrate how a patient sees. A "real eye opener " for family members ### 3/5 — poor implementation *2014-11-03, version 3.0.1* Great idea, good functionalities with poor implementation that consumes device's memory. I've never faced such memory consumption from any other application! ### 3/5 — to merangell *2014-04-29, version 3.0.1* the red circle can be turned off in the settings. its there to indicate where your vision would be affected ### 4/5 — Almost perfect *2012-08-11, version 2.0.1* I would live it if you could add Leber Congenital Amaurosis to the simulator, and an option to add nystagmus. ### 2/5 — Average *2012-08-08, version 2.0.1* Good information, but thats it. The simulator option doesn't do anything. ### 5/5 — Eye-opening app *2012-05-25, version 2.0* It was very interesting to be able to see "through the eyes" of some of these visual disabilities I'd always heard about but not understood. I've always had a hard time imagining what these problems looked like other than "blurry" -- this app does a great job of separating out the details. Makes me want to eat my carrots! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work *2021-04-06, version 3.2* It has a list of diseases, good. But then it just says “medical cause” followed by some lorem ipsum text, and no way to actually see the type of sight loss. ### 1/5 — What happened *2015-06-25, version 3.0.1* This used to be a fantastic app but it needs to be updated. The app worked fine on my previous iPhones but I recently got an iPhone 6 and all the app produces now is a red target circle. It worked spectacularly on my previous iPhones so my disappointment is acute now. ### 1/5 — Doesn't simulate *2015-05-29, version 3.0.1* I'm using an iPhone 6, it doesn't simulate anything in any mode I tried. ### 1/5 — Did not work *2014-02-08, version 3.0.1* Was hoping to get a glimpse of how a family member sees with macular degeneration. Photo simply shows a red circle at the very center. I am using this with an iPhone 5s. Perhaps there needs to be an update? ### 1/5 — Simulator Crashes *2013-04-08, version 3.0.1* I give credit for the informational service this app provides, but I have been very disappointed in the simulation, which has never worked after multiple attempts. In addition, the app crashed during several of those tries. I installed this app to better understand macular degeneration. Instead, I get error messages on my iPad mini saying that system memory is low on my device and that the simulator is being turned off. If this device doesn't work on all Apple devices, the product description should indicate that. Better still, I hope the developer will make the appropriate adjustments and fixes so this app can realize its full potential. ### 1/5 — Won't Open *2012-05-23, version 2.0* App doesn't open. Was recommended at AccessU and doesn't seem to work. :( ### 1/5 — App Will not Open *2012-05-22, version 2.0* I would love to use this app to show others how I see but it will not open. It down loads fine but will not open. The old visionsim app worked fine on my iPod but the new one isn't working. ### 1/5 — App won't open *2012-05-19, version 2.0* Needs more trouble shooting. ### 2/5 — I really wish this app worked *2022-09-03, version 3.2* I was born with a cataract in my right eye, and I just recently heard about this app that can show people what it’s like to look at something with my vision but every time I take a pic the app just closes. ### 2/5 — Not working? *2015-05-18* Simulation doesn't show effects, just looks like a normal camera. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Fantastic App *2018-02-07, version 3.0.1* Please, please update this app for ios 11 this app is so important to learning and understanding visual impairment. ### 5/5 — App needs update! *2018-01-16, version 3.0.1* The app doesn’t currently work with iOS 11! Sadly until it is updated most of us can not open the app. Please update this wonderful educational tool! ### 5/5 — Fantastic educational tool! *2014-11-02, version 3.0.1* "What can you see?" Is a question I'm asked on a daily basis, due to working in a public place with a guide dog. "There's an app for that!", breaks the ice and educates others about my retinitis pigmentosa in an amazing way. The app works flawlessly on my 5s. Thanks to the VisionSim team for an app that helps others grasp a difficult concept and how much impact vision loss can have. kudos! ### 5/5 — Great App! Love the update. *2013-05-04, version 3.0.1* This app is great. Works very well on my iPhone 4S. The sims are solid and the information is solid. Really interesting to see life through the eyes of someone with one of these eye diseases. Quite good. Highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Powerful tool *2013-03-14, version 3.0.1* We've been designing materials for seniors for years, and visual acuity has long been an issue. This is an excellent way to experience the effects of aging eyes, and, of course, of more serious eye diseases. Very easy to use, very clear app. Well done. ### 5/5 — Best Way to Illustrate a Point for Vision Impairment Advocacy *2013-03-03, version 3.0.1* One of the hardest parts when discussing the Affects of sight loss comes when describing what it looks like to loook through the optical system of the impacted person. With this app, all one needs to do is point and gaze as the iPad's screen. Even better yet, the app allows to show how a condition progresses from minimal sight impairment to the end stages of the most common conditions. For greater affect during a presentation, one simply needs to connect the iPad into a prjector or large screen, thus enabling a much larger view of life with a condition. Thank you very much for developing this app. ### 5/5 — Great tool for simulating vision loss *2012-11-16, version 2.0.1* I love this app, and sharing it with those who don't understand what it's like to suffer from vision loss. I like how you can change the degrees of eye conditions by sliding the scale within the simulator. It is a great tool, and I can't wait to see what improvements and additional eye conditions may be added in the future. ### 5/5 — Clever:D *2012-08-10, version 2.0.1* This is an awesome app!! Very clever and educational:) something different I have never seen. There should be more apps like this where we can understand and learn from the point of view of those who face these challenging obstacles everyday life. That way we learn to become more compassionate:) ### 5/5 — wonderful:) *2012-08-10, version 2.0.1* just wonderful and a unique app for individuals with a compassionate heart! great for understanding the different eye illnesses and placing yourself in someone's shoes ### 5/5 — Great update! *2012-05-28, version 2.0* This was a BIG improvement from the previous app. I hope that the Braille Institute keeps working on creating new simulations. As a TVI, it's a great tool to use at meetings to with schools, teachers or others working with kids with VI. You can demo what these kids are actually seeing-or not seeing, in many cases. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-09.*