Lorraine Helper vs SightKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lorraine Helper
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Lorraine Assistant — Express Yourself Easily Lorraine is a speech synthesis and assisted communication app designed for those facing speaking challenges due to aphasia, ALS, autism, stroke, or post-surgery. It turns text, emojis, or recorded phrases into a natural, fluent voice, helping you communicate effortlessly anytime, anywhere. Whether your voice is temporarily unavailable (laryngitis, surgery, accident) or you're living with a lasting speech disorder, Lorraine restores your ability to communicate with clarity, dignity, and ease. Core Features • Instant Reading: Texts and emojis are read aloud instantly. • During Calls (iOS 18+): Speak directly during phone or FaceTime calls. • iPhone and iPad Voices: Use all iOS voices, even offline. • Premium Quality (ElevenLabs): Enjoy realistic, personalized voices to match your tone. • Auto-Switch: If ElevenLabs connection is slow, the app instantly switches to the local voice. New AI Features • Emoji AI: Type an emoji, and the app understands your emotion, offering tailored phrases. • Auto-Correction: Texts are rephrased for natural reading. • Smart Suggestions: AI picks the smoothest phrasing for the context. • Unlimited Favorites: Save phrases for quick reuse. Designed for You • Full Privacy Respect: Your texts always stay on your device. • Clear, Quick Interface: Large entry field, sleek design, instant access to favorites. • No Signup Needed: Open, speak, that’s all. Who is it for? • People with aphasia, ALS, autism, or who have had a stroke. • Those temporarily without voice (surgery, laryngitis, vocal fatigue). • Caregivers, speech therapists, and families seeking a simple, modern, and reliable solution. • ... Subscription Enjoy all features, premium AI voices, and continuous support with the Lorraine Assistant subscription. Lorraine helps you find your voice, regain confidence, and be understood, at your pace. Privacy Policy: https://lorraine-assistant.com/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://lorraine-assistant.com/en/terms
SightKey
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This is an innovative accessibility app that allows you to freely operate your iPhone just by moving your eyes. Track your gaze in real-time using ARKit's facial recognition technology. Even people who cannot use their hands and fingers as they would like can still type, communicate, and browse the web just by moving their eyes. ■ Line of sight dial You can operate the keyboard, which supports Japanese 50 sounds and English QWERTY, just by looking at it. Characters are entered just by looking at them (dwell input), and predictive conversion makes it even smoother. It also supports finger tapping. ■ Voice reading Read the entered text out loud on the spot. We provide easy support for communication for people who have difficulty expressing themselves. ■ Fixed phrase panel Pre-register frequently used words such as "Thank you" and "Give me some water." You can quickly call it up with your gaze and read it aloud right away. ■ Bookmark If you save frequently visited web pages, you can quickly access them using eye movements. ■ Calibration Custom adjust gaze accuracy according to eye characteristics. You can set the operation feeling that is best for your eyes. --- This app requires a TrueDepth camera (iPhone with a depth sensor on the front camera). This app is a must-use for people who have difficulty operating a smartphone due to physical conditions such as ALS, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, or the aftereffects of a stroke, as well as their families and supporters. Towards a world where everyone can freely express their will. SightKey turns your "eyes" into your "hands." --- Support site: https://adolfoi.info/ Privacy Policy: https://adolfoi.info/page_id197/ Terms of Use: https://adolfoi.info/page_id501/ Contact us: https://adolfoi.info/support/ A Premium subscription (separate purchase) is required to use this app. After purchase, you can use all features, including eye-gaze browsing, text input, phrases, bookmarks, and advanced settings. Please check the in-app purchase screen for pricing and plans.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SightKey at 15.0 against Lorraine Helper's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Lorraine Helper sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per month and SightKey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Lorraine Helper | SightKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RedArrow | Mitsuhiro Hashimoto |
In-app purchases
Lorraine Helper
- Subscription7 Days trial$11.991 Month
SightKey
- Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Premium (Yearly)$49.991 Year









