Comparison

SGA VE Code vs Supersense

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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The new way to access printed information for print and visually impaired! VOICEYE is the smartphone application enabling those with print impairments to access printed information using a VOICEYE code on the printed material. Information regarding the VOICEYE code on the printed material: •VOICEYE can hold as much as two A4 pages of text on a 2.5 square centimeter code. •There’s no need for a data or internet connection to decode a VOICEYE code, as the code itself stores the data. •The VOICEYE App will use the phone camera to automatically scan the code and bring all of the text into the phone. Just imagine! You can access any printed information that is around you with your own smartphone. All education materials, all government materials, all books, notice boards in museums or libraries, in fact just about anything, once a document is produced with a VOICEYE code, any material becomes accessible and is accurately identified. In South Korea, the VOICEYE solution has been successfully applied to schools for the blind, universities with special education, publishing companies, state-run corporations, local newspapers and others. The VOICEYE solution is very popular for Dyslexia and the visually impaired. The Korean government has adopted the VOICEYE solution on its official documents, such as social security information, electricity, water, local tax bills and so on. VOICEYE App: Make your dreams come true with a VOICEYE code. Scan a VOICEYE code at the top right corner of the printed material. You then have access to the book you buy, the textbook you study, utility bills and prescriptions, it will then be opened automatically on your smartphone and the text can be read aloud with TTS (Text-to-Speech) software like on the iPhone or iPad (voiceover), or with TALKS or Mobile Speaks. The VOICEYE code is created by the VOICEYE Maker Add-In, which you add into MS-Word, Quark Xpress and Adobe InDesign programs. Quark Xpress and InDesign are programs for publishers. [Main Features] 1. Access to printed information - Scan a VOICEYE code at the top right corner of a page. - Text can be displayed on your smartphone screen in 5 high contrast text viewing modes (colored text) and read out the text with TTS like VoiceOver. - 10 zoom levels in font size - VOICEYE SmartPhone Stand a. This is the aid for visually impaired people so they can find and read VOICEYE code with smartphone. b. Put the smartphone on the smartphone stand and scan VOICEYE code at the top right corner of printed materials. It will be very easy and fast. 2. Magnifier - Provides 6 zoom levels - 5 high contrast viewing modes to maximize text readability - Magnifying various sources using camera or gallery 3. Text-to-Speech with Highlighting - In TTS mode, you will simultaneously hear the words and see them highlighted.

About

Supersense

This AI-powered scanner app assists blind and visually impaired users by reading text, currency, and product details. It offers smart guidance and automatic detection for efficient scanning and reading, even offline.

Highlights
  • Smart text, currency, and barcode scanning
  • AI-powered smart guidance
  • Object recognition and exploration
  • Document and multipage scanning
  • Offline functionality
  • Import text from images and PDFs
  • Full VoiceOver accessibility
Features
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Supersense is the smartest and simplest scanner app made for the blind and visually impaired users to read any text format, currency or product details from a barcode independently. With the power of AI, Supersense automatically figures out what you are trying to scan, guides you on how to point the camera, and reads the content in the right format. Its unique design minimizes the time and frustrations of scanning and reading text for a blind and visually impaired user. Full features of Supersense: - Smart Scanner: The app automatically detects whether you are trying to quickly read a piece of text, a long document, a currency or a barcode. - Smart Guidance: The app guides you on how to point the camera and finds the best angle to have the most accurate results - Quick Read: Instantly read the text presented in front of the rear camera - Document: Read longer documents with the assistance of smart guidance. Once the text has been recognized, use VoiceOver commands to navigate through the recognized text and share it to other apps. - Multipage Scanning: Scan documents with multiple pages simultaneously and navigate through the text. - Currency: Recognize currencies and hear the value of a banknote - Barcode: Scan barcodes to hear the name and brand of the products with additional information - Object Explorer and Find: Scan your physical environment and hear about the objects that are around. - Import: Read and explore text from the images and PDF files. Also you can send them directly from any other apps with using "Recognize with Supersense" tool in your share menu. - Read History: Displays your recognition history in a single screen. Most features work without an internet connection so that the blind or visually impaired user can use it in any situation. The app has full VoiceOver accessibility support and is available in multiple languages. Whenever you get stuck, you can always find our tutorial under Menu or request a call and we will reach you to give personal training on how to use Supersense. Supersense is developed by Mediate, an MIT-spinoff AI start-up based in Boston. Mediate develops innovative computer vision systems with the support of the National Science Foundation and the US Department of Veterans Affairs. This app is just the first step in our mission to develop groundbreaking AI solutions for people with visual disabilities. We have developed the app with principles of human-centered design and with the assistance of blind and visually impaired users. We also partnered with many organizations that help the blind and low vision community. If you would like any assistance, please email us at supersense@mediate.tech. We always love to hear ideas and feedback from the blind and visually impaired community. Subscription Plans: Supersense has limited access to all features. If you would like unlimited access, we have created subscription plans. - Monthly Subscription: $4.99 - Yearly Subscription: $49.99 - Lifetime Subscription: $99.99 These subscription plans help us to continuously develop new features to provide immense value to the blind and the visually impaired. If you choose to purchase a subscription, the payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. All subscription plans automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. If you don't choose to purchase a subscription plan, you can simply continue using designated Supersense features for free. You can read our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy from here: https://mediate.tech/policies We hope you will enjoy your new super sense!

Screenshots

SGA VE Code4 screens
Supersense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Supersense at 4.2 against SGA VE Code's 3.0. Supersense also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 33%) and ratings volume (282 vs 2). SGA VE Code's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, 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. Supersense 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

Supersense holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supersense has 282 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of SGA VE Code's written reviews are positive against 72% of Supersense's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SGA VE Code versus Supersense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSGA VE CodeSupersense
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.2 (282 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews72.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2282 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.313.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB294 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developervoiceye,incVirtual Collaboration Research Inc.

Customer experience

SGA VE Code

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

Supersense

All ratings282 ratings
Positive76.6%
Neutral12.4%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative17.3%

Bugs and requests

SGA VE Code

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Supersense

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Document mode not reading text properly
  • Smart Scan feature not working consistently
  • Subscription not recognized on new devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Highlight words as text is read aloud
  • Automatic page scanning without manual button press
  • Support for more currencies and languages
  • PDF conversion and editing capabilities

In-app purchases

None

SGA VE Code

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Supersense

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$99.99

Questions

Is SGA VE Code free?
SGA VE Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Supersense free?
Supersense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SGA VE Code or Supersense?
Supersense is rated higher. SGA VE Code averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Supersense averages 4.2 from 282 ratings.
Do SGA VE Code or Supersense have ads?
Neither SGA VE Code nor Supersense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SGA VE Code or Supersense?
SGA VE Code ships an update monthly, and Supersense monthly. Most recently, SGA VE Code was updated on October 12, 2026 and Supersense on October 20, 2026.

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