Comparison

MBMimic vs CT Braille

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

Head to head
About

MBMimic

Features
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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

About

CT Braille

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In a world where Braille literacy is at an all-time low, a revolutionary tool emerges to change the lives of blind and visually impaired individuals. Introducing CT Braille, an innovative, one-of-a-kind app developed entirely by blind and visually impaired professionals from Commtech USA. This app is designed to empower users by making Braille learning accessible, intuitive, and engaging, offering an essential resource for vocational rehabilitation clients and anyone eager to master Braille. Whether you're new to Braille or seeking to enhance your skills, CT Braille will provide step-by-step guidance, making learning fun and transformative. This app is not just a tool, it's a movement to restore Braille literacy and open up new opportunities in education, employment, and daily life. Join the Braille revolution today with CT Braille and experience the life-changing benefits it offers!

Screenshots

MBMimic1 screens
CT Braille2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MBMimic at Free against CT Braille's $9.99. MBMimic also leads on device support and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

MBMimic is free to download; CT Braille costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
MBMimic versus CT Braille: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMBMimicCT Braille
PriceFree โ€” better$9.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsโ€”
AdsNoโ€”
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betterโ€”
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHarpoCommtech USA LLC

In-app purchases

None

MBMimic

No in-app purchases

None

CT Braille

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MBMimic free?
MBMimic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CT Braille free?
CT Braille costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

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