Comparison

SGA VE Code vs Vision

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

Head to head
About

SGA VE Code

This app allows visually impaired individuals to access printed information by scanning a special code with their smartphone camera. It converts text from printed materials into digital format, offering various display modes and text-to-speech functionality.

Highlights
  • Scan VOICEYE codes with smartphone camera
  • Convert printed text to digital format
  • Text-to-Speech (TTS) with highlighting
  • Multiple high-contrast viewing modes
  • Adjustable font sizes and zoom levels
  • Magnifier function for camera and gallery images
Features
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A New Way to See the World, SGA VE Code SGA VE Code is the new version of VOICEYE. Simply scan a VOICEYE code printed on a document with your smartphone camera, and the app will read the document aloud. VOICEYE codes are used in a wide range of printed materials, including financial product information, local government newsletters, public institution notices, and welfare center materials. SGA VE Code is an information accessibility app designed not only for people who are blind or have low vision and multicultural families who may face barriers to accessing information, but also for anyone who finds reading printed documents inconvenient. ■ AI Features AI Briefing Before listening to an entire long document, AI summarizes the key information first, helping you quickly understand the most important points. AI Speech The app reads text aloud using natural-sounding AI voices. Amounts, numbers, and phone numbers are read appropriately according to context for a more comfortable listening experience. The paragraph currently being read is highlighted on the screen, making it easier for users with low vision to follow along. 81 Languages Translate document text into 81 languages and listen to it in the selected language. Frequently used languages can be added to Favorites for quick access. ■ Key Features Code Scan: Point your camera at a VOICEYE code and it will be recognized automatically. You can also scan multiple pages consecutively. Customization: Choose your preferred speech speed (Slow, Normal, Fast, or Very Fast) and display mode (White Background, Yellow Background, or High-Contrast Black Background) when you first launch the app. You can change these options anytime in Settings. Reading Tools: Move between paragraphs, enlarge text, adjust contrast, and change speech speed directly from the reading screen. Bookmarks: Bookmark important paragraphs and quickly return to them. Scan Library: Scanned documents are saved automatically and organized into categories such as Recent, Favorites, Business Cards, Audio, and Local Tax. Use search to quickly find the document you need. Business Card Collection: Keep and view scanned business cards separately. [App Permissions] VOICEYE uses the following permissions to provide its services. ■ Required Permission Camera: Used to scan VOICEYE codes and product barcodes. ■ Optional Permissions Contacts: Used to search contacts stored on your device and add new contacts through the Business Card Collection feature. Notifications: Used to receive service announcements and important update information. [Contact] Customer Service: 070-5204-0266 Email: info@voiceye.com Developer: Joo Wonseok

About

Vision

This app uses AI and your phone's camera to identify objects, read text, recognize currency, and measure distances in real-time. It offers features like scene exploration and color identification, optimized for VoiceOver in 35 languages.

Highlights
  • Real-time object identification
  • Text reading from camera or photos
  • Currency recognition
  • Distance measurement with vibration feedback
  • Scene and place detection
  • Color identification
Features
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Vision uses Artificial Intelligence in real time to identify objects, money, colors, approximate distances, read text and more; all through your phone's camera. It's optimized for working with VoiceOver in 35 languages. First, please verify that your phone is not muted. Then, when you choose one feature, move the camera slowly in some directions to scan your surroundings. Vision has 7 features: - Objects: Phone will detect one or more simultaneous objects and their position (at the same time), and say you about it. - Read: The app will read text in real-time from camera image, you can also take a photo, or chose one from the camera roll. Any text will be read for you. - Money: The app will identify United States Dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen, South Korean Won, Turkish Lira, United Kingdom Pound Sterling, New Taiwan Dollar, Chinese Yuan, Brazilian Real, Swiss Franc, Russian Ruble, Mexican Peso, Chilean Peso, Malaysian Ringgit, Hong Kong Dollar, Thai Baht, Canadian Dollar, Singapore Dollar, Indonesian Rupiah, Australian Dollar, Indian Rupee, Argentine Peso, Colombian Peso, Qatari Riyal. - Explore: Find places of your interest in the search bar and phone will help you for navigate to them. This feature requires Internet. To verify navigation availability in your country please visit: https://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability/#maps-turn-by-turn-navigation - Colors: Phone will identify color by taking a photo, or from your camera roll images. - Distance: Phone will vibrate according to distance measurement, stronger vibration means shorter distance. Activate VoiceOver if you want to hear the distance in meters. - Places: the application will detect places and scenes such as crosswalk zones, fire escapes, parking lots and more. For the best experience, we suggest to use an iPhone 8 or newer. _____________ Subscription plans Vision has subscription plans, where users can experience all features of the app, with no interruptions and support our development work. Please note the prices may vary depending of the country and are subject to change in the future. Payment will be charged to Apple ID Account at the confirmation of purchase. All subscription plans automatically renew unless auto-renew it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. For more information, please visit our Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: Terms of Use https://www.talovstudio.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy https://www.talovstudio.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SGA VE Code4 screens
Vision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Vision at 5.0 against SGA VE Code's 3.0. SGA VE Code's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (33% vs 24%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Vision sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SGA VE Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vision holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of SGA VE Code's written reviews are positive against 24% of Vision's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SGA VE Code ships an update monthly, Vision every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SGA VE Code versus Vision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSGA VE CodeVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better23.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.316.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB237 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developervoiceye,incCarlos Obando

Customer experience

SGA VE Code

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Vision

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive23.9%
Neutral19.6%
Negative56.5%

In-app purchases

None

SGA VE Code

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Vision

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly (Full access)$4.991 Month
  • Annual (Save 35%)$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time payment$59.99

Questions

Is SGA VE Code free?
SGA VE Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vision free?
Vision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SGA VE Code or Vision?
Vision is rated higher. SGA VE Code averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Vision averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SGA VE Code or Vision have ads?
Neither SGA VE Code nor Vision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SGA VE Code or Vision?
SGA VE Code ships an update monthly, and Vision every 2 months. Most recently, SGA VE Code was updated on October 23, 2026 and Vision on October 24, 2026.

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