Viskey vs Live Read
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Viskey
This keyboard app offers a large text preview and adjustable font sizes, making it easier to read and type without reading glasses. It includes features like spell check, auto-correction, and cursor keys for precise text editing.
- Large text preview
- Adjustable font sizes
- Cursor keys for text editing
- Spell check and auto-correction
- System shortcuts
- Multiple language layouts
- Optional audio feedback
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Viskey is the Visible Keyboard With large text preview and high contrast, Viskey lets you leave your reading glasses in your pocket. Viskey is an easy-to-use, accessible keyboard designed for users who need clarity without sacrificing modern features. We have rebuilt many core components to ensure even higher quality control and a smoother typing experience. What's New: - Direct Manipulation: You can now interact directly with the preview area for more intuitive adjustments. - Enhanced Zoom: Use a two-finger tap to quickly zoom in and out of the text preview. - High-Quality Dictation: Experience a highly accurate voice-to-text support. - Refined Auto-Correction: Our auto-correction engine has been fine-tuned for better accuracy and fewer interruptions. Features: - Dynamic Text Preview: Large-type preview with direct manipulation and two-finger zoom capability. - Smart Navigation: Cursor keys, tap to move by character, hold space and tap to move by word. - Advanced Writing Tools: Precision Spell Check, improved Auto-Correction (adds corrected words to user dictionary), and Auto-Capitalization. - Customizable Experience: Configurable black on white themes, optional key popups with large fonts, and a personalized User Dictionary. - System Shortcuts & Audio Feedback: Fully compatible with System Shortcuts and VoiceOver. Viskey can even be configured to be self-voicing, announcing letters and/or words as they are entered. - Works well with iPads with really big visible keys. Supported Layouts & Languages: Seamlessly switch between English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Turkish, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, Italian, and Dutch. Layout changes happen on the fly with automatic switching of spell-check language support. Subscription & Access: Enjoy Viskey’s premium features through our monthly or annual subscription. Looking for a permanent solution? A one-time lifetime purchase is also available! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mpaja.com/viskey/en/privacy.html
Live Read
This app uses your device's camera to instantly read printed text aloud. It's designed for individuals with visual impairments, offering an accessible way to read mail, signs, books, and more without internet or setup. Enjoy customizable speech and offline functionality for independent reading.
- Automatic real-time text reading
- Tap and swipe gesture controls
- Customizable natural voice options
- Offline functionality
- Supports over 50 languages
- Private and secure on-device processing
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Live Read turns your camera into a personal reading companion. It instantly finds printed text and speaks it aloud, giving people with visual impairments an easy way to read independently. No setup, no clutter. Read anything around you From mail and books to signs, menus, and labels, Live Read makes everyday reading effortless at home or on the go. Designed for accessibility Every part of Live Read is built for ease of use. Just open the app, point the camera, and it starts reading automatically. Tap anywhere to stop or reset, or swipe to move between lines. Turning on VoiceOver will replace the swipe gestures with buttons. Features • Automatic reading: Text is detected and spoken aloud in real time. • Tap or swipe control: Tap to stop or reset. Swipe left to repeat a line or right to skip ahead a line of text. • Customizable speech: Choose from natural Apple voices and adjust speaking speed. • Works offline: Reads instantly without an internet connection. • Multi-language support: Recognizes printed text in 50+ languages. • Private and secure: Live Read never saves or sends anything you scan. All processing happens instantly and entirely on your device. Disclaimer: Live Read is not a medical device. Text recognition results may not always be accurate or complete. Please use your own judgment and verify information when needed. Testimonial "I am using it on my phone now. It works amazing! And I'm reading an Irish bagpipe music book so the words are unusual and the computer is getting it pretty much right on." - Vision Piping
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Live Read at 83% against Viskey's 20%. Live Read also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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. Viskey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Live Read asks for nothing beyond the download.
Viskey ships an update every 6 months, Live Read every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Viskey | Live Read |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MPaja | Ryan Anetsberger |
Customer experience
Viskey
Live Read
In-app purchases
Viskey
- Viskey One Year Subscription$2.99
Live Read
No in-app purchases









