# Cash Reader for the Blind vs Sullivan+

The clearest difference is ads: Sullivan+ at none against Cash Reader for the Blind's shown. Sullivan+ also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (86% vs 73%). Cash Reader for the Blind's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (502 vs 22). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cash Reader for the Blind sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sullivan+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Cash Reader for the Blind against 4.4 for Sullivan+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cash Reader for the Blind has 502 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Cash Reader for the Blind's written reviews are positive against 86% of Sullivan+'s.

Cash Reader for the Blind ships an update fortnightly, Sullivan+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cash Reader for the Blind | Sullivan+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cash-reader-for-the-blind/id1344802905/reviews) | **[4.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sullivan-plus/id1475001234/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **502** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cash Reader s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344802904) | [TUAT Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475001045) |

## What reviewers say

### Cash Reader for the Blind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cash-reader-for-the-blind/id1344802905)

Instantly identify the value of banknotes from over 100 currencies by simply pointing your camera at them. This app offers fast and accurate recognition, unique vibration feedback, and offline functionality, making it an essential tool for visually impaired individuals.

**Highlights:** Fast and accurate banknote recognition, Unique vibration feedback for differentiation, Currency conversion to home currency, Offline functionality, Large fonts and high-contrast options, Voice assistant support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version Paid Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Version Paid Yearly | $11.99 | per year |
| Full Version for 14 days | Free | one-time |
| Full Version for one month | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Version for Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate recognition
- 👍 Highly accessible and independent for blind users
- 🚀 Prompt and reliable currency identification
- 👍 Supports a wide range of currencies
- 👍 Convenient vibration mode for discreet use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional misidentification of bills
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Paid version required for full functionality
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to recognize certain denominations of local currency
- App crashes or freezes during use
- Inconsistent performance across different devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for more currencies, especially Latin American currencies
- Improve accuracy for worn or damaged bills
- Implement fake bill detection
- Provide more affordable pricing options


### Sullivan+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sullivan-plus/id1475001234)

This visual assistance app uses AI and your smartphone camera to describe surroundings, read text, identify faces, and find objects. It offers features like currency recognition and color identification to enhance accessibility for the blind and visually impaired.

**Highlights:** AI object and scene description, Text recognition and reading, Face recognition with age/gender, Object finder with voice guidance, Currency denomination announcement, Color recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Usage 5,000 Top-Up | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Usage 15,000 Top-Up | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cash Reader for the Blind free?

Cash Reader for the Blind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sullivan+ free?

Sullivan+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cash Reader for the Blind or Sullivan+?

Sullivan+ is rated higher. Cash Reader for the Blind averages 4.4 out of 5 from 502 ratings, while Sullivan+ averages 4.4 from 22 ratings.

### Do Cash Reader for the Blind or Sullivan+ have ads?

Cash Reader for the Blind shows ads; Sullivan+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cash Reader for the Blind or Sullivan+?

Cash Reader for the Blind ships an update fortnightly, and Sullivan+ every 2 months. Most recently, Cash Reader for the Blind was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sullivan+ on October 20, 2026.

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