MBMimic vs Braille Recognition
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
MBMimic
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The MBMimic is a program to use with the new Mountbatten Brailler devices that are Bluetooth enabled. The MBMimic serves the teachers, parents or blind users that want to: - chat with a Mountbatten Brailler user using his/her iOS device, - collect files from Mountbatten Brailler memory for reviewing or editing, - emboss files using the Mountbatten Brailler, - upload files to the Mountbatten Brailler. The app is designed to be accessible for visually impaired users. The MBMimic connects to one of Mountbatten Braillers available near your iOS device. List of users with subfolders allows for organizing the files in a school situation. Users can be archived to a separate list. The files imported from a connected Mountbatten Brailler can be moved between user folders, viewed, edited and shared. Requirements: - new Bluetooth enabled Mountbatten Brailler Plus, Mountbatten Brailler Pro and Mountbatten Brailler Learning System. - low-power Bluetooth 4 that can be found in iPhone 4S, 3rd generation iPad, iPad Mini and iPod 4th generation or newer devices. Important information for new users: Connecting MBMimic to Mountbatten Brailler Before you beginning connecting MBMimic to a Mountbatten Brailler, please make sure that the Brailler is turned on and paper is loaded. 1. When you turn the Mountbatten on, the Bluetoothยฎ Smart module gets automatically activated. After two seconds the BT module sends a serial number request to the Mountbatten. 2. NO pairing is necessary. Your Mountbatten will not be listed in the Bluetooth Settings on your iDevice. 3. Run MBMimic on your iDevice. 4. In MBMimic tap on the Mountbatten tab at the bottom of the screen of your iOS device. The program will be looking for any active Mountbatten in the vicinity. After a list appears, select the unit you want to connect to. A connection screen will show up saying "Connecting to Mountbatten" 5. You should hear the Mountbatten beep several times and after a few seconds, your MBMimic will connect with the brailler. Tap Done and you will be taken to the home screen
Braille Recognition
This app uses your smartphone camera to translate Braille from images. It requires no special equipment for recognition. Simply capture an image and get the translated text.
- Braille recognition from images
- Uses smartphone camera
- No special equipment needed
- Translates Braille text
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Braille Recognition is a mobile application for Braille recognition from images taken with a smartphone camera (without the use of special equipment). Terms of Use (EULA): https://braillerecognition.alfocus.uz/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MBMimic at none against Braille Recognition's 3. MBMimic also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Braille Recognition sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MBMimic asks for nothing beyond the download.
MBMimic ships an update every 3 months, Braille Recognition every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MBMimic | Braille Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 33.3% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months โ better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harpo | Mukhammadkodir Abduvoitov |
In-app purchases
MBMimic
No in-app purchases
Braille Recognition
- Braille Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Braille Premium Weekly$6.997 Days
- Braille Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
Questions
Is MBMimic free?
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