Cash Reader for the Blind vs SafeKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cash Reader for the Blind
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.
- 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
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Point your camera at a banknote to hear, feel, or see its value. Cash Reader helps blind and low vision people identify banknotes independently, at home, in shops, and while traveling. Hear the denomination spoken aloud. Feel the value discreetly through countable vibration patterns, useful in noisy places and for deafblind users. See large, high-contrast values that adapt to your preferred text size. Cash Reader can recognize worn, folded, or partly visible notes. Once you're set up, identify banknotes even without internet. Identify banknotes in almost every country. Hear each banknote's value in your home currency. Use Siri or Shortcuts to identify money or select a currency. Add Identify Money to Control Center or the Lock Screen, or assign it to the Action button. Repeat the last result with VoiceOver's Magic Tap. Cash Reader is free to download and identifies selected lower denominations. Try full access free for 14 days, with no automatic charge. When the trial ends, the app returns to the free version unless you purchase full access. Full access covers all supported denominations and is available through in-app purchases, including subscriptions and lifetime access. Download Cash Reader and take more control of your everyday cash. Privacy Policy: https://cashreader.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://cashreader.app/terms-of-use-ios.html
SafeKey
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# SafeKey – Secure Password Manager SafeKey helps you securely and conveniently store and manage passwords, accounts, and important information. All data is stored directly on your device to help protect your privacy. ## Data Security SafeKey is designed to protect users' personal data. All information is stored on your device and is not shared with third parties. ## Easy Account Management You can store various types of login information, including: - Website accounts - Passwords - Secure notes - Important information ## Quick Access The app features a simple, intuitive interface that helps you quickly search for and manage your information. ## Import and Export Data SafeKey supports importing data from other apps and exporting data for backup purposes. ## Privacy SafeKey does not collect users' personal data. All information is processed directly on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SafeKey at none against Cash Reader for the Blind's 5. SafeKey also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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. Cash Reader for the Blind sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SafeKey asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cash Reader for the Blind ships an update fortnightly, SafeKey every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Cash Reader for the Blind | SafeKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (500 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 500 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cash Reader s.r.o. | Do Long |
Bugs and requests
Cash Reader for the Blind
Reported bugs
3 issues- Fails to recognize certain denominations of local currency
- App crashes or freezes during use
- Inconsistent performance across different devices
Requested features
4 requests- 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
SafeKey
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cash Reader for the Blind
- Full Version Paid Monthly$1.991 Month
- Full Version Paid Yearly$11.991 Year
- Full Version for 14 daysFree
- Full Version for one month$2.99
- Full Version for Lifetime$39.99
SafeKey
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cash Reader for the Blind free?
Is SafeKey free?
Do Cash Reader for the Blind or SafeKey have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cash Reader for the Blind or SafeKey?
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