Comparison

QR Blind vs Emvi.ai

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

Head to head
About

QR Blind

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The autonomy of visually impaired people often depends on their opportunity of using custom labels, which allow to add informations to common objects for an easier recognition in everyday life. The QR Code technology, combined with the objects labelling mechanism, is an innovative method for blind people to increase their autonomy in many fields. QR Blind allows a complete and integrated management of the whole process of creation and use of labels with the QR Code: the app provides a set of tools to create a QR code with a custom text, single labels and to build A4 sheets, that can be shared as PDF files or printed using the AirPrint technology. QR Blind is totally accessible with VoiceOver. Most part of te app can be directly explored through the custom actions of the screen reader. What you can do with QR Blind: * Create simple text QR Codes or Contacts, Events and Wi-Fi configuration; * Create labels using 6 different label formats; * Associate custom text or audio to each QR Code that will be used in scanning module; * Create and fill sheets with previously saved labels; * Share a PDF version of the sheet or print it through the AirPrint technology; Scanning Mode: * Single Scan: in this mode each time QR Blind recognises a QR Code, it shows its information. In this mode you can import the code (if not already present in your archive) or update it (if it already exists). It is also possible to add a custom text that will be read the next time you scan the code. Associated audio messages are also played back. When an event or a contact is recognized, the app asks if user wants to add it respectively to the calendar or address book. If a link is found user can open it in the default browser; * Continuous Scan: In this mode QR Blind doesn't stop each time it recognises one or more QR Codes, but shows their information directly on screen that will also be announced by VoiceOver. This mode is useful to scan multiple object at a time; ACCESSIBILITY: QR Blind is totally accessibly via VoiceOver in all its parts. Moreover custom actions are enabled to provide a better use of the app and an easier exploration of its content. This includes labels, sheets and scanning result exploration.

About

Emvi.ai

This app acts as a visual assistant, describing surroundings, reading text, detecting obstacles, and interpreting images. It's designed to empower users with independence and an enhanced quality of life through a voice-operated interface.

Highlights
  • Describe surroundings
  • Read, summarize, and translate text
  • Detect obstacles and hazards
  • Locate objects
  • Interpret art
  • Analyze images from messaging apps
Features
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EMVI is a groundbreaking mobile scene description app, developed in close collaboration with the blind and low vision community. Its fully voice-operated interface ensures that navigating the app is effortlessly intuitive for all users. Transforming any smartphone into a formidable assistive device, EMVI fosters independence and enhances quality of life. Its capabilities include: Describing surroundings Reading, summarizing, and translating various texts, whether printed or handwritten Detecting obstacles and potential hazards Locating objects Interpreting art Analyzing images from messaging platforms The breadth of EMVI's capabilities knows no bounds—whatever the need, EMVI rises to the occasion, ensuring a more inclusive and enriched experience for all users. In order to access the app's features and content, users must create an account and subscribe to an annual or monthly plan. To unlock the app's features and content, users need to create an account and subscribe to either an annual or monthly plan, available via an in-app purchase. Terms of use can be found: https://www.emvi.ai/terms

Screenshots

QR Blind3 screens
Emvi.ai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Blind at none against Emvi.ai's 3. QR Blind also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Emvi.ai's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Emvi.ai sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. QR Blind asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Blind ships an update every 4 months, Emvi.ai every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Blind versus Emvi.ai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR BlindEmvi.ai
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaudio GuidaEmvi.ai

In-app purchases

None

QR Blind

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Emvi.ai

Subscriptions2
  • EMVI Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • EMVI Annual Plan$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • EMVI Lifetime$300.00

Questions

Is QR Blind free?
QR Blind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Emvi.ai free?
Emvi.ai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Blind or Emvi.ai have ads?
Neither QR Blind nor Emvi.ai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Blind or Emvi.ai?
QR Blind ships an update every 4 months, and Emvi.ai every 5 weeks. Most recently, QR Blind was updated on November 3, 2026 and Emvi.ai on October 30, 2026.

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