Comparison

B vs Thomas Reader

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

Head to head
About

B

This app uses image analysis to describe photos and read text, empowering individuals with visual impairments. It offers a bridge to the sighted world, enhancing independence for everyday tasks like reading signs and menus.

Highlights
  • Image recognition and description
  • Text reading for the visually impaired
  • Enhanced independence
  • Computer vision technology
  • Speech synthesis
  • AI and machine learning integration
Features
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A useful mobile application designed especially for people with visual impairments or blindness. Using image analysis, the app can recognize photos and describe what can be seen in them. This allows users to gain a better understanding of their surroundings simply by taking a photo. The app's ability to recognize and read text expands the independence of users with visual impairments, as they no longer rely on the help of others to obtain written information. This can be particularly helpful when it comes to reading restaurant menus, street signs, information on packaging, or other everyday items. The combination of image description and text reading function makes the app a versatile tool that can provide support in everyday life. Using technologies such as computer vision and speech synthesis, the app provides a bridge to the sighted world and helps close the digital divide for people with visual impairments. This app was developed as part of an assistive technology aimed at improving the quality of life of people with various disabilities. Through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning, these applications can be further refined and adapted to users' specific needs to provide even greater levels of autonomy and accessibility. In-app purchase: The first 10 analyzes are free. Additional analyzes can then be purchased. For example, you buy 20 tokens for €1.99 and that results in another 20 analyses. You can also become a subscription user by taking out a subscription that renews automatically. With the subscription, all functions are activated and there are no additional costs. – Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account when you confirm your purchase. – Subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the expiration date. – Subscription length: 6 months or one year. – If you renew your subscription within 24 hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged the amount equal to the renewal price. – Subscription cost: 6 months – €69.99, one year – €99.99. – Subscriptions can be saved by the user and auto-renewal can be disabled in the user account settings after purchase. – It is not possible to cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. Data protection regulations: https://thegenie.company/linien-datenschutz Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Thomas Reader

This app transforms your smartphone into a powerful reading aid and electronic magnifier. It can read aloud various texts like mail, notices, and books, making them accessible for visually impaired or dyslexic users. Features include large text display, page mode, arrow mode for precise targeting, and image zoom.

Highlights
  • Electronic magnifier
  • Voice-enabled text reading
  • Large on-screen text display
  • Page mode for full text
  • Arrow mode for targeting
  • Image zoom functionality
Features
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Transformez votre smartphone en loupe électronique vocale et machine à lire. Une aide précieuse pour tout voir et faire lire à haute voix : courrier, notice, prospectus, boite, journal, magazine, livre, recette, étiquette, panneau, plaque de rue, écran d'ordinateur. Très simple à utiliser : viser - appuyer - écouter. Le texte prononcé défile en grand à l'écran. Mode page pour lecture de tout le texte. Mode flèche pour mieux cibler une zone à lire (comme une zone précise sur un écran ou dans un catalogue). Zoom image par boutons. Contraste renforcé si nécessaire. Avec en plus toutes les fonctions d'une loupe électronique vocale puissante, toujours à portée de main à tout moment, et fonctionnant à toute distance de près, et de loin. Nouvelle lecture intelligente (bouton rose) qui décrit à haute voix l'objet, résume le texte, permet de savoir en quelques secondes à quoi on a affaire. Pour aider les patients malvoyants et déficients visuels à mieux voir et mieux lire. Pour assister les patients dyslexiques et en trouble d'apprentissage de lecture. Sauf pendant la période d'essai gratuite, la lecture intelligente n'est accessible que sur abonnement. Conditions d'utilisation / Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

B4 screens
Thomas Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: B at every 6 days against Thomas Reader's every 2 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. B sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Thomas Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B ships an update every 6 days, Thomas Reader every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
B versus Thomas Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBThomas Reader
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB82 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJORG BALTERSThomas Sinclair Laboratoires

Customer experience

B

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Thomas Reader

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

B

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimitierten Zugang 1 Woche$2.997 Days
  • Unlimited access 1/2 year$59.996 Months
  • Unlimited access for one year$89.991 Year
One-time3
  • 20 Token$1.99
  • 50 Token$3.99
  • 100 Token$8.99
2 purchases

Thomas Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • 1 year Full Access1 Month trial$99.001 Year

Questions

Is B free?
B is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thomas Reader free?
Thomas Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do B or Thomas Reader have ads?
Neither B nor Thomas Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, B or Thomas Reader?
B ships an update every 6 days, and Thomas Reader every 2 months. Most recently, B was updated on October 9, 2026 and Thomas Reader on October 9, 2026.

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