Comparison

TapTapSee vs RightHear

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

Head to head
About

TapTapSee

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
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TapTapSee - powered by CloudSight.ai Image Recognition API ———— TapTapSee is designed to help the blind and visually impaired identify objects they encounter in their everyday lives. Simply tap anywhere on the screen to take a picture. TapTapSee can photograph any two or three-dimensional object at any angle and speak the identification back to the user (Note: Spoken identification requires VoiceOver to be turned on). TapTapSee helps blind and visually impaired users become more independent in their day-to-day activities. TapTapSee has garnered multiple podcasts, reviews, as well as positive feedback within the community: ● American Foundation for the Blind 2014 Access Award Recipient ● ● Named App of the Month by RNIB in March, 2013 ● ● Inductee of AppleVis iOS Hall of Fame ● MEDIA COVERAGE ● "The biggest plus for the app is that it was designed specifically with blind and partially sighted people in mind." - RNIB ● "The application simply works – whether you have taken a picture of a shirt, a plate, or a chair." - Disabled-World.com ● "You see, TapTapSee is like a sighted assistant that never grow tired of you asking 'what’s that?'" - CultofMac.com ● "This is beyond cool. It’s TapTapSee. It’s an app that allows visually impaired persons to snap quick photos to identify objects around them." - iSmashPhone.com ● "The app is truly amazing because of its accuracy and detail it is able to provide in a short time." - Bdmtech.blogspot.com USER FEEDBACK ● "I love this app. I use it constantly to help organize my pantry and fridge! Its great!" - @KLove2008 ● "Love this app, would have had soup on toast instead of beans if not for TapTapSee!" - @Disdatndot ● "I took a picture of my guide dog and it actually said the type of dog. German Shepherd dog lol. cool." - @IAmMarissaC ● "I've constantly been amazed how fast and accurate the app is at recognizing just about everything!" - @Csm120 FEATURES * Picture recognition * Ability to repeat the last identification * Upload pictures from the camera roll * Save pictures to the camera roll with attached definition * Share results via text, email, or social media * Rotor reader * Barcode and QR code reader * Auto-focus notification * Flash toggle COMPATIBILITY * iPhones: 3G and up * iPod Touch * iPad FOLLOW on Twitter @TapTapSee or LIKE on Facebook.com/TapTapSeeApp ABOUT THE COMPANY CloudSight, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based tech company that specializes in image captioning and understanding. CloudSight delivers the most superior and state-of-the-art solution to people and companies around the world.

About

RightHear

This virtual assistant helps blind and visually impaired individuals navigate their surroundings. It provides real-time information about locations and objects, promoting independent and confident exploration.

Highlights
  • Virtual accessibility assistant
  • Location awareness
  • Object identification
  • Independent navigation
  • Orientation assistance
Features
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RightHear is a virtual accessibility assistant that helps people understand where they are and what’s around them – in both new and familiar places. We’re here to empower individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or face orientation challenges to navigate independently, confidently, and on their own terms – anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

TapTapSee3 screens
RightHear4 screens

Verdict

The call

TapTapSee and RightHear both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of TapTapSee's written reviews are positive against 0% of RightHear's. TapTapSee also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 16) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.2). On price, rating, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for TapTapSee against 4.3 for RightHear. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TapTapSee has 1.9K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of TapTapSee's written reviews are positive against 0% of RightHear's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapTapSee ships an update every 2 months, RightHear every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TapTapSee versus RightHear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapTapSeeRightHear
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.9K ratings)4.3 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudsight, Inc.ZIKITAPP LTD

Customer experience

TapTapSee

All ratings1,837 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral20.3%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews698 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative8.0%

RightHear

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

TapTapSee

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

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

RightHear

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TapTapSee

No in-app purchases

None

RightHear

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TapTapSee free?
TapTapSee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RightHear free?
RightHear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TapTapSee or RightHear?
RightHear is rated higher. TapTapSee averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while RightHear averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.
Do TapTapSee or RightHear have ads?
Neither TapTapSee nor RightHear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TapTapSee or RightHear?
TapTapSee ships an update every 2 months, and RightHear every 6 weeks. Most recently, TapTapSee was updated on October 23, 2026 and RightHear on October 24, 2026.

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