Comparison

VisualBraille Lite vs Braille Trainer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Braille code learning
  • Text to Braille conversion
  • Literary Braille (Grade 1)
  • Braille display compatibility
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
Features
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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.

About

Braille Trainer

Features
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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).

Screenshots

VisualBraille Lite2 screens
Braille Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VisualBraille Lite versus Braille Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisualBraille LiteBraille Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechopolis Online Solutions, LLCMartin Gertz

In-app purchases

None

VisualBraille Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Braille Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VisualBraille Lite free?
VisualBraille Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Braille Trainer free?
Braille Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VisualBraille Lite or Braille Trainer have ads?
Neither VisualBraille Lite nor Braille Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VisualBraille Lite or Braille Trainer?
VisualBraille Lite ships an update monthly, and Braille Trainer every 3 months. Most recently, VisualBraille Lite was updated on October 15, 2026 and Braille Trainer on September 29, 2026.

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