CVI training (Pattern) vs Paige
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CVI training (Pattern)
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From our CVI training App series, this is a fundamental training tool for CVI students / children. It is used for training the recognition ability on simple patterns with BLACK and WHITE only. - Instructions for use: The App shows up a part of simple pattern on a white background, users need to perform a finger gesture on that part of patterns to get responses. Those responses consist of both sound and the patterns enlarging / shrinking animation. In this version, the following variations are provided to users: - Gesture Level 1 : TAP on the screen Level 2 : a SHORT SWIPE in any direction on the screen. Level 3 : DOUBLE TAP on the screen - Pattern Sets Set 1: simple stripe patterns in horizontal and vertical. Set 2 : stripes patterns in 4 orientations horizontal, vertical, left and right 45 degrees inclinations. Set 3 : radial circular and rectangular stripes. Set 4 : square patterns in chess board form Set 5 : more complicated chess board form patterns - Speed The speed of pattern animations, 3 – highest and 1 – lowest. - Action 1 Enlarge 2 Shrink Presented by Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired.
Paige
Master Unified English Braille with interactive lessons, engaging games, and a powerful translator. Track your progress, earn rewards, and access a comprehensive braille library. Designed for teachers, parents, and learners of all levels.
- Structured curriculum from alphabet to contractions
- Interactive braille reading lessons
- Braille Wordle, Dot Builder, and Streak Run games
- Instant UEB braille translator (Grade 1 & 2)
- Comprehensive braille library
- Progress tracking with XP, streaks, and certificates
- External braille keyboard support
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Learn to read braille with Paige — your friendly guide to Unified English Braille. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or simply curious, master braille reading through bite-sized lessons, fun games, and a built-in translator. STRUCTURED CURRICULUM 13 chapters take you from the alphabet through Grade 2 contractions and shortforms. Each lesson shows braille dot patterns and asks you to identify the meaning — building real reading fluency, not just memorisation. THREE MINI-GAMES - Daily braille Wordle — guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries, track your streak - Dot Builder — tap dots to construct braille characters against the clock - Streak Run — rapid-fire identification with a 5-second timer and no room for error BRAILLE TRANSLATOR Type any text and see it in braille instantly. Supports both Grade 1 and Grade 2 UEB. Grade 2 mode highlights contractions — tap any one to learn how it works. BRAILLE LIBRARY Browse every letter, number, punctuation mark, symbol, contraction, and shortform in UEB. Search by print character or braille pattern. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Earn XP, build daily streaks, collect up to 3 stars per level, and unlock chapter certificates. A home-screen widget keeps your streak and next lesson one tap away. EXTERNAL BRAILLE KEYBOARD SUPPORT Connect a braille keyboard and practise in braille entry mode with optional musical dot feedback — each dot plays a note on a pentatonic scale. FREE FOR EVERYONE No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. DESIGNED WITH CARE - VoiceOver support throughout - Haptic and audio feedback (configurable) - Light, Dark, and System themes - Daily reminders to keep you on track
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CVI training (Pattern) at none against Paige's 1. CVI training (Pattern) also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Paige sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CVI training (Pattern) asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CVI training (Pattern) | Paige |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ebenezer school | Paige Braille Ltd |
In-app purchases
CVI training (Pattern)
No in-app purchases
Paige
- Lifetime Premium Access$6.99
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