VisualBraille Lite vs Braille Trainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VisualBraille Lite
This educational app helps users learn standard Braille code. It converts typed text into various Braille formats, including literary Braille (Grade 1). It is compatible with many refreshable Braille displays.
- Braille code learning
- Text to Braille conversion
- Literary Braille (Grade 1)
- Braille display compatibility
- Supports iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
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INTRODUCTION VisualBraille Lite™ is an application for the iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod Touch® that promotes learning of standard Braille code. This application lets users type in standard text, and VisualBraille™ converts it into one of several Braille types. LITERARY BRAILLE Literary Braille is Braille that is written to express standard text or writing. Standard text is called Grade 1 • This is also called non-contracted Braille, and is simply Braille letters and numbers as they would be seen in standard English writing. COMPATIBILITY VisualBraille and VisualBraille Lite both work extremely well with many refreshable Braille displays.
Braille Trainer
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This app makes it possible for non-blind people to learn Braille (6- and 8-point "Braille" writing). In the app, you can choose between the German, English and French program version. In the German area, all Braille characters of long and shorthand are available. In the English area, Grade 2 braille can be trained. Different areas can be selected for training. The app supports the "Voice Over" function, also for the braille dots. In addition, a text in Braille (full writing only) can be translated into readable text (called "blackletter" in the blind area) using a function. If the output should not be visible to bystanders, the output can also be switched off. In case of double braille codes, the corresponding characters are displayed for selection (only available in the English area, e.g. for "ff", "to" and "!"). To create own Braille texts, a text can be entered, which is then output in full Braille (with and without additional black letters). Custom Braille codes for letter sequences are also taken into account (e.g. "SCH" in German or "the" in English).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VisualBraille Lite at monthly against Braille Trainer's every 3 months. VisualBraille Lite also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VisualBraille Lite ships an update monthly, Braille Trainer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VisualBraille Lite | Braille Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Techopolis Online Solutions, LLC | Martin Gertz |
In-app purchases
VisualBraille Lite
No in-app purchases
Braille Trainer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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