# EyeNote vs TapTapSee

The clearest difference is rating: TapTapSee at 4.2 against EyeNote's 3.4. TapTapSee also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 46%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

TapTapSee holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TapTapSee has 1.9K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of EyeNote's written reviews are positive against 83% of TapTapSee's.

EyeNote ships an update every 18 months, TapTapSee every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EyeNote | TapTapSee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyenote/id405336354/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptapsee/id567635020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bureau of Engraving and Printing](https://appshunter.io/developer/405336357) | [Cloudsight, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/578866469) |

## What reviewers say

### EyeNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyenote/id405336354)

This app helps blind or visually impaired individuals identify U.S. Federal Reserve currency denominations. It uses your device's camera and image recognition to announce the note's value through voice, beeps, or vibrations. It works offline and supports multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Identifies U.S. Federal Reserve currency, Uses device camera and image recognition, Voice, beep, or vibration feedback, Works offline, Supports English and Spanish, Continuous scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TapTapSee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptapsee/id567635020)

This app helps blind and visually impaired individuals identify objects around them by taking a picture and speaking the identification aloud. It aims to increase independence in daily activities through its advanced image recognition technology.

**Highlights:** Object identification via camera, Spoken identification with VoiceOver, Upload pictures from camera roll, Save pictures with definitions, Share identification results, Barcode and QR code reader

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate object recognition
- 🚀 Quick response times
- 💡 Helpful for blind and visually impaired users
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Useful for identifying colors, clothing, and household items

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate object identification
- 🐛 Video feature not working as expected
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to identify common household items and products
- Struggles with low-light conditions or cluttered scenes
- Compatibility issues with certain devices or OS versions

**Requested features**

- Add text recognition capability
- Improve video recording and playback
- Provide more detailed and specific object descriptions
- Allow customization of voice output


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EyeNote free?

EyeNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TapTapSee free?

TapTapSee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EyeNote or TapTapSee?

TapTapSee is rated higher. EyeNote averages 3.4 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while TapTapSee averages 4.2 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do EyeNote or TapTapSee have ads?

Neither EyeNote nor TapTapSee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EyeNote or TapTapSee?

EyeNote ships an update every 18 months, and TapTapSee every 2 months. Most recently, EyeNote was updated on November 1, 2026 and TapTapSee on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*