Comparison

PocketBraille Reference Lite vs Bonocle Alphabet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PocketBraille Reference Lite

Learn Braille symbols for letters, numbers, and punctuation. This app supports Braille displays and screen readers for an enhanced learning experience.

Highlights
  • Learn Braille alphabet
  • Learn Braille numbers
  • Learn Braille punctuation
  • Braille display support
  • Talkback integration
  • Brailleback integration
Features
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PocketBraille Lite for iOS lets users learn different Braille symbols including the alphabet numbers and punctuation characters. Users can also use a Braille display with Talkback and Brailleback to see the Braille on the screen and feel the Braille on a refreshable Braille display.

About

Bonocle Alphabet

This app offers an interactive way to learn and teach the braille alphabet and numbers in multiple languages. It features voice-over navigation, a guided tutorial, visual descriptions, and a practice section with progress tracking and rewards.

Highlights
  • Learn braille alphabet and numbers
  • Multi-language support
  • Voice-over navigation
  • Guided tutorial
  • Practice section
  • Progress tracking with trophies
  • Group learning with multiple devices
Features
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Learn or teach the braille alphabet and numbers easily using Bonocle. With many features to make the learning experience truly customized to your preference. You can learn on your own, with a friend, parent or in a classroom. Teachers can also use the app to connect with their students in their own way. Features include: 1- Learn alphabet and numbers in any language 2- Navigate the app using voice over 3- A tutorial to guide you through your learning process 4- Visual elements to describe all events happening in app or on Bonocle 5- Localized to support multiple languages for app UI 6- Practice what you learned under the practice section 7- Earn trophies for your progress 8- The connection bar allows connection to multiple Bonocles at once for a group learning experience.

Screenshots

PocketBraille Reference Lite2 screens
Bonocle Alphabet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bonocle Alphabet at 5.0 against PocketBraille Reference Lite's 3.5. PocketBraille Reference Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 12.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bonocle Alphabet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PocketBraille Reference Lite versus Bonocle Alphabet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketBraille Reference LiteBonocle Alphabet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechopolis Online Solutions, LLCBonocle

Customer experience

PocketBraille Reference Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bonocle Alphabet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PocketBraille Reference Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Bonocle Alphabet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketBraille Reference Lite free?
PocketBraille Reference Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bonocle Alphabet free?
Bonocle Alphabet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PocketBraille Reference Lite or Bonocle Alphabet?
Bonocle Alphabet is rated higher. PocketBraille Reference Lite averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bonocle Alphabet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PocketBraille Reference Lite or Bonocle Alphabet have ads?
Neither PocketBraille Reference Lite nor Bonocle Alphabet shows ads.

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