Be Your Eyes vs EyeGuide Vision
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Be Your Eyes
This app uses AI to identify objects and read text aloud, assisting visually impaired users. It also features real-time obstacle detection with customizable alerts and provides voice-broadcasted weather updates.
- AI object identification
- Text recognition and voice broadcast
- Real-time obstacle detection with alerts
- Customizable obstacle avoidance settings
- Voice-broadcasted weather information
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[Function to identify objects] Using advanced artificial intelligence technology, it can identify thousands of common objects in life, allowing the visually impaired to explore the world and perceive life; [Function to recognize text] It can quickly and accurately recognize more than 50 different texts and broadcast them in voice form; [Obstacle avoidance function] It can monitor the distance of obstacles ahead in real time. If the distance is too close, it will send out an audible alarm and vibration alarm. The user can customize whether to turn it on; (The obstacle avoidance function requires iPhone12 Pro or above Pro models.) [Today Apple Weather] You can get voice broadcast of today's weather conditions, so you no longer have to worry about traveling; Legal Source Link: https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html [Hope to know] Please use the App in a safe environment, the developer does not bear any security responsibility; [Reminder] If you encounter any usage problems or have any suggestions, please send us an email: 947268652@qq.com We never stop optimizing the product and fixing bugs. Your feedback is the greatest help for us to improve our services! Privacy Policy: https://blastbricks.github.io/BeYourEyes/PrivacyPolicy.html User Agreement: https://blastbricks.github.io/BeYourEyes/Terms.html By downloading and using this App, users represent that they have read and agreed to our Privacy Agreement and User Agreement.
EyeGuide Vision
This app uses your iPhone's LiDAR sensor to provide real-time navigation and obstacle detection for visually impaired users. It offers voice and haptic feedback, scene descriptions, and OCR for reading text aloud, all while working offline and prioritizing privacy.
- LiDAR obstacle detection
- Voice and haptic feedback
- Scene description
- Document reader (OCR)
- Currency identification
- Color detection
- Offline functionality
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EyeGuide vision is a completely free app built to give blind and visually impaired users greater independence. Powered by the iPhone’s LiDAR sensor, it turns your device into a reliable navigation companion that works anytime, anywhere. Key Features: Guidance Mode • Obstacle & Collision Detection: Real-time LiDAR scanning warns of nearby objects. • Voice & Haptic Feedback: Clear voice prompts and gentle vibrations guide your steps. • Turn-by-Turn Movement: Smart navigation cues for safer travel. • Works in Darkness: Navigate confidently even rooms without any light source. • Offline & Private: Runs directly on your device—no internet needed, keeping your data secure. • Accessibility First: Designed to meet iOS accessibility standards. Scene Description Use your camera to get a full verbal description of what’s in front of you. Perfect for understanding rooms, outdoor spaces, and everyday environments. Document Reader (OCR) Point your camera at any text, letters, receipts, signs, printed documents and EyeGuide will read it aloud instantly. No internet required. Currency Identification EyeGuide uses on-device machine learning to identify different currencies quickly and accurately. Color Detection Accurately identify colors on objects, clothing, or surfaces using the phone’s camera. 100% Free, Offline & On-Device Created with love by Charles Ayere, designed with and for the blind. Visit https://eyeguidevision.org for more info and feedback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Be Your Eyes at 3 against EyeGuide Vision's 1. Be Your Eyes also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Be Your Eyes | EyeGuide Vision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 祖铁 程 | Charles Ayere |
Customer experience
Be Your Eyes
EyeGuide Vision
In-app purchases
Be Your Eyes
No in-app purchases
EyeGuide Vision
No in-app purchases








