Comparison

TapTapSee vs NaviLens

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

NaviLens

This app uses advanced artificial markers for long-distance reading, designed to be easily scanned by a device's camera. It offers a unique sound system to help users locate markers without headphones, making it particularly beneficial for individuals with visual impairments.

Highlights
  • Long distance marker reading
  • No focus required
  • Read while in motion
  • Sound-based marker location
  • Camera-based tag scanning
Features
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NaviLens is a high-density artificial markers system for long distance reading. The tags generated by this system are designed in order to be read from a long distance, without the need of focussing and even in motion. This makes them useful for blind and partly sighted people. All you need to do is to point the camera of the device to a tag in order to quickly read its contents. The application has a new sound system with which a blind person can locate the label in the space with precision, without the need for headphones. Notice: While we are installing this signage system in different locations, you can download sample labels in the same application. We have spent 5 years to create this new technology. We will be happy to receive your impressions and comments about the system. For more information please read at the quick help, included in the application. The NaviLens team

Screenshots

TapTapSee3 screens
NaviLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NaviLens at 4.7 against TapTapSee's 4.2. NaviLens also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). TapTapSee's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 15) and review sentiment (83% vs 65%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

NaviLens holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TapTapSee has 1.8K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of TapTapSee's written reviews are positive against 65% of NaviLens's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapTapSee ships an update every 2 months, NaviLens every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TapTapSee versus NaviLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapTapSeeNaviLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.8K ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudsight, Inc.NAVILENS TECH, S.L.

Customer experience

TapTapSee

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

NaviLens

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral11.7%
Negative23.3%

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

NaviLens

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TapTapSee

No in-app purchases

None

NaviLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TapTapSee free?
TapTapSee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NaviLens free?
NaviLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TapTapSee or NaviLens?
NaviLens is rated higher. TapTapSee averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while NaviLens averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do TapTapSee or NaviLens have ads?
Neither TapTapSee nor NaviLens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TapTapSee or NaviLens?
TapTapSee ships an update every 2 months, and NaviLens every 3 weeks. Most recently, TapTapSee was updated on September 25, 2026 and NaviLens on September 22, 2026.

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