Maribel Steel, she may have little sight but she defenetely has FULL VISION!

When I met Online Maribel Steel we became friends instantly and that’s the kind of person she is.
Maribel Steel was born in the UK, with parents from England and Spain.
She has been living in Australia since she was 6 years old.
She also has in Spain, in Madrid many members of her family still.
Maribel has Retinitis Pigmentosa, also called, RP, which is a retinal degenerative eye disease which is the same eye disease I have.

Funny picture of Maribel Steel and her husband


Maribel is a book author, blog writer, singer, inspirational speaker and so much more…
I don’t want to give away too much of our interview so just click below to listen to our interview:
http://lowvisionbureau.podomatic.com/entry/2014-05-25T06_18_04-07_00

After you listen to the interview, read these wonderful points by Maribel:
The 9 qualities you need for coping with losing sight by Maribel Steel

1. Attitude is the key to accepting change in your life.

cultivate a positive attitude & be aware of the choices you are making

2. All your senses: hearing, touching, smelling are so important

It’s never too late to come to your other senses

3. Intuition is the inner vision within: you can trust intuition to make good decisions. Listen to your intuition and trust the guidance of the voice within

4. Courage to commit, courage to fail.

means we have to dare to persist when things ‘go wrong’ and to insist to find a solution.

5. Tenacity: helps you not to give up.

It is being resourceful, creative, solving problems

6. Humour (my favourite)

enroll humour to help you see the funny side, it is a gift we give to ourselves and to others.

7. Patience (Alvaro’s favourite!)

helps to deal with frustration, rest, take a break, gather strength.

8. Independent mobility

take small steps to retain your independence, do you need a guide dog or white cane, do you need to train in computer technology…

9. Support team

become the CEO of your life and gather a team of friends and family who want to know how best to help you. Asking is not a weakness, allows others to use their talents with yours to achieve your goals.

Remember, each one of us is blessed with natural talents, which ones are you willing to share with the world……. please leave your comments and let us know!

CONTACT MARIBEL STEEL
Visit her Official Website
http://maribelsteel.com/

Gateway to Blindness Blog:
http://www.gatewaytoblindness.blogspot.com

Blog Post by
Alvaro.
Host.
LVB Show
lowvisionbureau@gmail.com

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326 Accessibility Apps for Iphone for the visually Impaired and the Blind

About the Author

Alvaro Gutierrez is a visually impaired person who has an iPhone and uses Ios 7 and helps other blind people use their iDevice. He is a disabilities advocate running a Bilingual Podcast called “LVB Show” (Low Vision Bureau Show) since 2011 raising awareness about the ABILITIES of the visually impaired and blind.

Visit his LinkedIn Profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/alvaro-alvarito/56/a77/942
LVB Show:
http://lowvisionbureau.podomatic.com

NOTE:
90% of the apps have been tried on iOS 6 and iOS 7, 10% of the apps have not been tried by Alvaro but have been recommended by many of his friends. Some of the pricing of apps are different from country to country so please be aware of it.

Also some download links are not from the US App Store because they werent found on Google locally so is always good to just go to the App Store and look for the specific app.

Most apps work on the iPad and iPod Touch.

APPS CATEGORIES
COMMUNICATIONS (13), EDUCATION (5),
ENTERTAINMENT (11)FOOD & DRINK (8), GAMES (15), GPS/NAVIGATION (21), GREETING CARDS (4), HEALTH (11), MAGNIFICATION (5), MUSIC/RADIO (23), NEWS (4), PETS (6), PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO (12), PRODUCTIVITY (35), READING (11), SOCIAL NETWORKS (5), SPORTS (15), TRAVEL (22), TV/MOVIES (9), UTILITIES (81), VOICE CONTROLLED APPS (11), WEATHER (2)

CONTACT INFORMATION:
For questions or to receive the app list via email please email at: lowvisionbureau@gmail.com

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UTILITIES

S CATEGORIES
COMMUNICATIONS (13), EDUCATION (5),
ENTERTAINMENT (11), FOOD & DRINK (8), GAMES (15), GPS/NAVIGATION (21), GREETING CARDS (4), HEALTH (11), MAGNIFICATION (5), MUSIC/RADIO (23), NEWS (4), PETS (6), PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO (12), PRODUCTIVITY (35), READING (11), SOCIAL NETWORKS (5), SPORTS (15), TRAVEL (22), TV/MOVIES (9), UTILITIES (81), VOICE CONTROLLED APPS (11), WEATHER (2)

 

A Novel Idea

Free

Developer: Shawn Svacha
Description: This is a creative app, you can create novels, characters, locations, etc… This app seems fairly accessible with VOICEOVER.
 
iOS 7: The app is completely accessible with VOICEOVER.
 
Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/a-novel-idea/id421948244

 

Word short cuts

Free
Word short cuts
Developer: Canny Technologies
Description: Here you have all the common shortcuts you can use with your keyboard! App accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: Very accessible with VOICEOVER!
Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/word-shortcuts/id455216185?mt=8

 

AppsGoneFree

Free
Apps Gone Free is the best accessible free apps app!
Developer: AppAdvice.com

Description: This free app everyday will present you with newly free apps in any category you can imagine, super cool!

iOS 7: This app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apps-gone-free-best-daily/id470693788?mt=8

 

Wordweb

Free

Developer: Wordweb Software
Description: Accessible English dictionary for the iPhone!

iOS 7: This app is accessible!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wordweb-

 

VM Alert – Video Motion Detector

$1.99
VM Alert alerts you when someone is close to you
Developer: Adam Uccello

Description: This app can help many people, detects motion and warns you with either a sound or an alarm. It can also take a photo when it detects motion.

iOS 7: Please contact the developer before buying to make sure remains accessible!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vm-alert-video-motion-detector/id387523411

 

Awareness! The Headphone App

$6.99
Awareness app
Developer: Essency

Description: Being on the street listening to music on your headphones sounds familiar? Many visually impaired people do this and we love it, and Awareness! The Headphone App, is essential for us. It allows you to listen to your headphones while also hearing the sounds around you. It uses the microphone to feed in noises as you listen to music or use another app.

Hear a car approaching or a doorbell ringing! Using Awareness, you will not miss those vital audio clues that keep your day on track.

iOS 7: I havent used it but some friends tell me the app is accessible.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/awareness!-the-headphone-app/id389245456

 

Apartments & Houses for rent

Free
Apartments and houses app
Developer: Walk Score

Description: Find apartments and rentals. This app helps you find apartments and rentals. Search by conmute time or near transit. This app is very interesting!!!

The app is accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: The app is super accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apartments-houses-for-rent/id536017866?mt=8

 

Touch dialer

$1.99
Touch Dialer
Developer: Nir Hermoni

Description: This app allows you to dial numbers without having to look. One tap to load and you will have big buttons that when you touch them will hear an audio describing the number.

iOS 7: I hear is accessible but would not hurt emailing the developer to see with VOICEOVER how it works.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/touch-dialer/id364741137

 

Dolphin Browser

Free
Dolphin browser
Developer: Mobotap, Inc

Description: Great web browser that allows you to share webpages, tweet content, share on Facebook, share by Email. Over 50000000 millions downloads. Search Online with voice. This browser has a lot of features!
This app is not very accessible with VOICEOVER in certain areas but is definitely usable and good!

iOS 7: The app is usable!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dolphin-browser/id452204407

 

Status report

$0.99
Status Report for FB
Developer: Onders et Gonas

Description: Get information of your FB and Twitter in one place, doesn’t substitute having a separate app for each social media but is helpful. I hear is accessible!

iOS 7: I just learned its accessible, not perfect but really usable!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/status-report/id474219737?mt=8

 

Say it & Mail It Recorder

$1.99
Say it and mail it super app
 
VIDEO REVIEW

Developer: Carnation Software

Description: This app has blown me away!!! The app is fully accessible with VOICEOVER. This is the fastest way to send an Audio Memo, video, movie or picture with GPS Location to all the people you know. The videos have to be small i am sure but i tried sending an audio memo to someone using GMAIL and not only he could play the memo in 1 second but there was a link to Google Maps to find out where i was sending this from and he found my current location!!!
This is one of the most powerful apps in the world!!!

iOS 7: Very accessible in all areas with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/say-it-mail-it-recorder/id322441559

 

Dial Zero

Free
Dial Zero
Developer: Next mobile web

Description: Dial the customer service for over 600 companies and skip directly to a person. This app has been recommended by some blind websites so I am guessing its accessible enough.

iOS7: It seems accessible!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dial-zero/id284974033

 

Listenatit

Free
Listen at it
Developer: Stevenfu.com

Description: Identify what is around you with sound representing colors. Interesting app for the visually impaired and blind!

iOS7: This app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER, i was unable to hear sounds on my phone, dont know if i dont know how to use this app.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/listen-at-it/id465884569?mt=8

 

Vision test

Free
Vision text
Developer: 3 sided cube

Description: This app does visual acuity test, eye quiz, astimagtims test and much more… This app is best suitable for people with some residual vision. The app is not very accessible.

iOS 7: This app is perfect for visually impaired people and is really accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vision-test/id380288414

 

WireShare

Free
Wireshare app
Developer: Feetan

Description: This app allows you to transfer music, photos, files from your PC to your iPhone, you don’t need iTunes, just a WI-FI connection in both your iPhone and PC connected to the same Network. This app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER.
Works very well!!

iOS 7: Very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wireshare-share-files-your/id527465632?mt=8

 

Is it dark outside?

Free
Is it dark outside
Developer: Dirk Malony

Description: Based on your location and time zone this app tells you if its dark already or not. The app also has the information of your current time, sunset time and altitude! This app is accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/is-it-dark-outside/id336536208

 

Chattime

Free
Chattime app
Developer: Smart Roam

Description: Affordable and free phone calls using your iPhone without using WIFI or 3G or 4G. Seems fairly accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chattime-cheap-international/id385527085?mt=8

 

Hippo Remote Lite

Free
HippoRemote
Developer: RoboHippo

Description: Hippo remote turns your iPhone into a remote control for your computer controlling your keyboard and mouse using your iDevice. This app seems fairly accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: In order to know the real accessibility of this app you have to try it as remote control app and see how it works!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hipporemote-lite-wireless/id357348996

 

Mysmarteye

Free
My Smart Eye
Developer: Tribal DDB Singapore

Description: Visually impaired people get connected to micro volunteers, interesting app! This app seems similar to VizWiz.

iOS 7: The app is accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mysmarteye/id675011561

 

iSharefiles

Free
iSharefiles
Developer: Kfir

Description: Share files between iDevices! This app is accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: Super accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link;
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/isharefiles/id400897048?mt=8

 

Mocha Vnc lite


Free

Developer: Mochasoft

Description: See your PC or Mac files from your iPhone. This app seems amazing! This app seems accessible at least in navigating menus.

iOS 7: All basic areas are accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mocha-vnc-lite/id284984448?mt=8

 

Wake n shake

Free
Wake n Shake
Developer: Andres Canella

Description: This alarm clock is real good and accessible with VOICEOVER. To turn in off shake your iPhone!

iOS 7: Super accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wake-n-shake-alarm-clock/id461785823

 

Appalerts

Free
App Alerts
Developer: Blits Brothers

Description: Instant alerts for new app releases, just type a word that you wish an app to contain in its name or description and app alerts will alert you when is released, totally accessible with VOICEOVER. Example: Blind, visually impaired…
If the app name or description contains these words this app will send you a push notification when an app with this text is released!

iOS 7: This app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/appalerts-instant-alerts-for/id508273949

 

1tapalarm

Free
1tapalarm
Developer: Shiny Frog Di Matteo

Description: Best timer on the iPhone! This app is accessible with Voiceover. Set up alarms, choose notification type.

iOS 7: Very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/1tapalarm/id394184205?mt=8

 

Easy search

$0.99
Easy Search app
Developer: Simone Morellato

Description: Search all areas of Google, search on Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo, at once, very cool app!!!

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/easy-search-for-google-apps/id345803341?mt=8

 

Imagetransfer

$0.99
Image transfer
Developer: Capable Bits

Description: Easily transfer photos and videos from your PC to iPhone or iPad and viceversa!

iOS 7: This app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/image-transfer-photo-video/id588696602?mt=8

 

Whatthefont

Free
What the font
Developer: Myfonts INC

Description: Identify the font of anything, this app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/whatthefont/id304304134

 

Heard

Free
heard
Developer: Faalsa Labs

Description: Turn your iPhone into a time machine, this app records up to 5 minutes in the past!

iOS 7: This app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/heard/id615420427

 

iDatabase

Free
iDatabase
Developer: ApiMac

Description: Your personal database, classify everything on your iPhone. This app is accessible with VOICEOVER. Use the templates included to get started without any previous database experience.

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/idatabase/id328185048

 

Younity

Free
Younity
Developer: Entagled Media Corp

Description: This app is accessible with VOICEOVER and allows you to browse your PC/MAC documents on your iDevice. Once you download the app on your device you will find instructions on what to do on your compouter and this app is being talked about in many Online places!

iOS 7: This app seems fairly accessible although havent tried it alot!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/younity-stream-download-or/id493048714?mt=8

 

Instabrowser Zero

Free
Instabrowser
Developer: Stefanik Software

Description: Fastest browser on the iPhone, very cool! Its great when you have a bad internet connection! This app is accessible with VOICEOVER. This app downloads HTML first and that makes it be very fast!

iOS 7: This app is really accessible with VOICEOVER!!!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/instabrowser-view-instagram/id451907366?mt=8

 

iTime capsule

Free
itime capsule
Developer: Astrology 3D

Description: This app is great for forecast in the future.

iOS 7: This app is for people with low vision but with some vision because has a very poor accessibility once the time to use it comes.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itime-capsule/id338576026

 

iZip

Free

Developer: Comcsoft

Description: This app helps you manage files on your iPhone. The app seems accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/izip-zip-unzip-unrar-tool/id413971331

 

Tappsi

Free
Tappsi
Developer: Tappsi

Description: This app helps you call a cab from anywhere in the world, accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tappsi-taxi-seguro/id562064313?l=es&mt=8

 

My altitude

Free
My altitude
Developer: Dayana Networks

Description: This app works without internet connection and finds your altitude wherever you are. You can take a picture and will have your altitude included.

iOS 7: This app is really accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-altitude/id465262694?mt=8

 

TeamViewer Quicksupport

Free
Teamviewer
Developer: Teamviewer

Description: Get real-time support in your iPhone from an expert from a PC or Mac. The person helping you can get access to all your files and configuration through this app! The tech person has to install the full version of Team Viewer in the computer and you need to provide them with your iPhone ID.

iOS 7: This app seems accessible but has to be used fully to know!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teamviewer-for-remote-control/id357069581

 

Office RemotedeskTop

Free
Office remote

Developer: Beijing Elinasoft Technologies

Description: Remotely access your PC or Mac from your iPhone.
The app seems accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/office-remote-desktop-full/id609834058

 

Clock Wiser

Free
Clockwiser
Developer: Inser LTD

Description: Alarm clock app that works well with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: All buttons are accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/US/app/id464209204

 

Atomic WebBrowser Lite

Free
Atomic browser
Developer: Richtech

Description: Choosing a browser is a very personal choice, try this one, is accessible with VOICEOVER nad has many features.

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/atomic-web-browser-full-screen/id347929410

 

MyAssist

Free
My assist
Developer: MyAssist Inc

Description: A global assistance service, worldwide, accessible with VOICEOVER. This app seems fascinating!

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myassist/id439716063?mt=8

 

Home Decorator

Free
Home decorator
Developer: Cambrian Tech

Description: Take pictures of a room and then change the colors, this app Seems good for people with some residual vision left.
Its fairly accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: If you have some vision you will like this one, with no sight i dont find it very useful.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/home-decorator/id412838494?mt=8

 

Mozy

Free
Mozy
Developer: Mozy, Inc

Description: This app helps you sync your files between your device and your cloud. This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER.
You need a Mozy account and there are free and paid accounts.
This app is a backup manager app.

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible!

Download Link;
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mozy/id427293902

 

Dream Pro

Free
Dream Pro
Developer: Smudge Apps

Description: Record your sleep sounds and noises while you sleep.
This app seems accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER, headphones recommended!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/…/app/dream-pro/id292422518?

 

Body temperature

Free
Body temperature
Developer: Limit Point Software

Description: Detect your body temperature with one tap!
This app is accessible with VOICEOVER, just double tap the top of the screen and will tell you your body temperature although the app claims is for entertainment only and may not be accurate.

iOS 7: This app is real accessible!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id414031594

 

Celsius

$0.99
Celsius
Developer: International Travel Weather Calculator

Description: A weather rich app. This app is accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/celsius-weather-temperature/id426940482

 

5-0 Radio Police Scanner Lite

Free
5-0 Radio
Developer: Smartest Apps

Description: Largest worldwide collection of Police, Fire fighters, Emergency and Hams Radio. Be the first to know of anything happening in your area. This app is accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This amazing app is fully accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/5-0-radio-police-scanner-lite/id356336433

 

Onetap

Free
Onetap
Developer: Atom Systems

Description: Speed dial for calls, one tap for Social Media, Facetime, email… This app is accessible with VOICEOVER!!!

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/co/app/one-tap!/id562617737?mt=8

 

iGotya

Free
iGotya
Developer: Fintan Killoran

Description: This app is for people with some residual vision, helps you remember your location, take a picture and add a note to remember where you left your baggage or car. This app seems to be more for people with low vision than for someone totally blind.

iOS 7: This app is accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/igotya/id416457888?mt=8

 

+Clipboard

Free
+clipboard
Developer: Appdde Limited

Description: Take total control of your clipboard. Save, copy or paste text into this app, its accessible with VOICEOVER!!!

iOS 7: This app is accessible!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/+clipboard/id524303305?mt=8

 

Voice Dictation

$0.99
Voice dictation
Developer: Quanticapps

Description: This app is 5 times faster than typing, dictate SMS, emails, FB status or copy in any apps. This app is accessible with VOICEOVER!!! 22 Languages supported!

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-dictation-voice-to-sms/id492594590?mt=8

 

FileApp

Free
Fileapp
Developer: DigiDNA SARL

Description: This app is your File manager, it can open PDF, Microsoft Office files and more… This app is accessible with VOICEOVER.
iOS 7: This super app is super accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fileapp-file-manager-document/id297804694?mt=8

 

Genius Fax

Free
Geniusfax
Developer: Grizzly Apps

Description: This free app allows you to send faxes from your iPhone!!!

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/genius-fax-fax-pdf-documents/id566504821?mt=8

 

Eyenote

Free
Eyenote
Developer: Bureau of engraving and printing

Description: This app is designed for the visually impaired and blind, allows recognizing paper money from the US by taking a picture of the bill.

iOS 7: This app has never been useful for me despite the recommendations by blind friends, try it to see if for you works!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eyenote/id405336354?mt=8

 

App Price Drops

Free
Apppricedrops
Developer: Lonely CEO Media, LLC

Description: This totally accessible with VOICEOVER app helps you find FREE and cheap apps, check it out!
iOS 7: This app is accessible!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/app-price-drops-by-apple-sliced/id482491685?mt=8

 

Low Vision Center

Free
Lowvisioncenter
Developer: MeltedSpork

Description: Designed for the visually impaired to make the Calendar and Contacts more easy to read, very cool app for anyone with some residual vision.

iOS 7: As long as you have some residual vision you will be fine.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/low-vision-center/id527023535

 

Nosquint

Free
Nosquint
Developer: Surfels

Description: Helps the visually impaired and blind interact with your Contacts. If you want to use this app to its full potential is worth buying the paid version. Dial without looking at the screen, identify your contacts by their voice, create full screen contacts page and much more…

iOS 7: Nice little app, accessible and well designed!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nosquint/id586896395?mt=8

 

Say Color

Free
Saycolor
Developer: Hotpaw productions

Description: This very powerful app allows a visually impaired or totally blind person to recognize the color of anything by pointing the iPhone to a item and double tapping the screen near the bottom will tell you the closest color of the item, double tapping the screen near the center top of the screen will tell you the RGB code of the color meaning the exact color code which can help you when choosing socks where both socks have to be exactly the same color and accuracy is critical.

iOS 7: This app is great, disable VOICEOVER, touch the screen at the middle top and will speak the RGB of the color you are pointing at.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/say-color/id388871655?mt=8

 

Camfind

Free
Camfind
Developer: Image Searcher

Description: Take a picture of anything around you and receive information about it. This is like a image search app. Its totally accessible for the blind. If you are traveling you can take a picture of a landmark that seems well known and it can recognize it.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER and works great!!!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camfind-search-qr-reader-price/id595857716?mt=8

 

Talking Goggles

Free
Talking Goggles
Developer: Sparkling Apps

Description: This app can identify logos, landmarks, CDS, has a video mode that helps you recognize in real-time many things, in picture mode you can take pictures of products and different things and will recognize it and find related information.
The technology of this app is very interesting, they are improving more and more this powerful app, try it!

iOS 7: This great app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-goggles-camera-speech/id602999586?mt=8

 

Drippler

Free
Drippler
Developer: Drippler Limited

Description: This free app is my main source for iPhone, apps and Apple related things, the app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER!!!

iOS 7: This app is completely accessible with VOICEOVER, i use it everyday!!!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drippler-tips-apps-updates/id619307903?mt=8

 

Powerlight the best flashlight app for the iPhone

Free
Powerlight
Developer: Artamata

Description: In my view being legally blind, this is the best flash light app i have found because of the amount of light it gives you.
Is free so try it and see if it helps you!

iOS 7: This app is completely accessible with VOICEOVER, just double tap the ON button and you got it!!!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/power-light/id366871005

 

System Activity Monitor

$1.99
System Activity
Developer: Recession Apps

Description: This app helps you monitor your iPhone activity and if any app is causing trouble. Is a trouble shooting app. Is fully accessible with VoiceOver.

iOS 7: This app is accessible or so i have been told by many blind users.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/system-activity-monitor/id306192663?mt=8

 

Heare

Free
heare
Developer: Accessibility Foundation

Description: With 3D Sound this app can help a low vision or totally blind person get oriented. Is fully accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/heare/id494258259?mt=8

 

AllAccess + LogoLauncher! Search or scan a logos

Free
Allaccess
Developer: AllAccess

Description: Instantly access talking menus, discounts, directions & more from nearby businesses! All Access is great for everyone, but is ideal for Blind, Low-Vision, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Non-Verbal and Non-English speaking users. Menus and other options can be read out loud, using Apple’s VoiceOver or our own high quality TTS (Text-To-Speech) by turning Talking Hints ON in the app’s settings.
 
You can ‘build your order’ and have it spoken out loud to the wait staff! This is great if you are deaf, hard of hearing, Non-Verbal or not a native English speaker!

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link;
https://itunes.apple.com/app/allaccess-logolauncher-scan/id633106012?mt=8

 

Blind Bargains

Free
Blind bargains
Developer: A T Guys, LLC

Description: Blind Bargains: Deals, News and Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired

iOS 7: This app is fully accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link;
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blind-bargains/id510213718?mt=8

 

LookTel VoiceOver Tutorial

Free
Looktel voice over tutorial
Developer: IPPLEX

Description: This app provides a basic introduction to VoiceOver and the gestures used throughout iOS. Persons new to VoiceOver and IOS are guided through the tutorial with a pleasant mix of facts and entertainment. Once the app is started with VoiceOver running, the text and elementary games provide a practice of the basic gestures used with VoiceOver and IOS.
 
As each new gesture is introduced, it is accompanied by an interactive practice screen. The core basics are covered:
This app is for Ios 6 and earlier, may have a Ios 7 update in the future.

iOS 7: This app is accessible!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/looktel-voiceover-tutorial/id598788231?mt=8

 

Chime

Free
Chime
Developer: Blacktree

Description: Have your iPhone tell you every half an hour or hour the time with voice or sound.

iOS 7: This app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chime/id414830146?mt=8

 

SayText

Free
Saytext
Developer: Haave Oi

Description: SayText is a scanner app for the visually impaired and blind! It reads out loud the text in the image. Instructions:
Place the iPhone center of a document and double-tap the “Take picture” -button Slowly elevate the iPhone upwards from the document, until the whole document is in picture. A beep sound indicates, that the document has been detected.
 
The camera will shoot automatically when focused While the OCR is running, tap the screen to hear the progress status When the OCR is ready, swipe right on the screen to listen the document

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/saytext/id376337999?mt=8

 

TapTapSee – 10 Dollars per 100 Pictures

Taptapsee
Developer: Imagesearcher

Description: TapTapSee is designed to help the blind and visually impaired identify objects they encounter in their daily lives.
In my view is one of the best all around apps in the world!!!
Simply double tap the screen to take a photo of anything and hear the app speak the identification back to you.
 
(Note: Spoken identification requires VoiceOver to be turned on). Listen here to my interview to the developers of TapTapSee.

iOS 7: This app is fully accessible with VOICEOVER!
 
VIDEO REVIEW

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/taptapsee-blind-visually-impaired/id567635020?mt=8

 

ViA by Braille institute

Free
VIA

Developer: Braille Institute

Description: Via (Visually Impaired Apps) is the most complete app directory by categories designed for the visually impaired and blind of all ages, totally accessible with VOICEOVER provides links to hundreds of apps we can use, some FREE and some paid, a MUST-HAVE for us all!!!

iOS 7: This app is fully accessible with VOICEOVER, be a little patient as it takes a bit to load content sometimes.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/via-by-braille-institute/id528499232?mt=8

 

VizWiz

Free
Vizwiz

Developer: RochCI

Description: VizWiz lets blind users recruit remote sighted workers to help them with visual problems in nearly real-time. Users take a picture with their phone, speak a question, and then receive multiple spoken answers.

iOS 7: This app is accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vizwiz/id439686043?mt=8

 

VO Calendar

$9.99
VOCalendar

Developer: Devista B.V
NOTE: Can only be used together with VoiceOver (for blind and partially sighted people).
 
Description: VO Calendar is a weekly calendar specifically designed to be used with VoiceOver. The result of this VoiceOver-only design is not only a smoother navigation through the app. It also makes it possible for the VoiceOver speech to give smart summaries depending on the context. This prevents you from having to go through each event Individually.

Existing events are automatically synchronized. If you prefer not to type, you can record voice memos instead. You can use VO Calendar with the VoiceOver gestures you are used to. Super powerful calendar for the visually impaired and blind.

iOS 7: This app is one of the most downloaded by blind people so it must be very accessible.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vo-calendar/id508386832?mt=8

 

Voice vision

Free
Voice vision
Developer: Zhi Zheng

Description: This is a utility to help visual impaired persons to get a quick view of the surrounding environment by the camera.It helps you to detect walls,doors,windows,light sources.You can use it to know object’s colors .
This application convert image from the back camera to sound . It scans from left to right ,one to four times per second .
 
A pixel from the image generate a tone at pitch from 440HZ to 15000HZ,the brightness controls the loudness of the tone. The pixels from the top generate high pitch sounds , and the pixels from the bottom of the image generate low pitch sounds . There are about 30 pixels generate sounds at the same time ,like 30 peoples sing together with different loudness.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-vision/id580057898?mt=8

 

AudioLabels Lite

Free
Audiolabels

Developer: Everyware Technologies

Description: AudioLabels helps visually impaired persons to recognize objects through an audio description associated to barcodes or QR codes. The FREE version is very limited.
The paid version is 9.99 which makes it the same price as Digit-Eyes a competitor app, analyze both which have a FREE version before buying one.

iOS 7: This app is accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audiolabels-lite/id496544017?mt=8

 

Light Detector

$0.99
Lightdetection
Developer: Everyware Technologies

Description: Have you ever listened to light? With Light Detector, now you can! Light Detector transforms any natural or artificial light source it encounters into sound. Light Detector is easy to use! Just run the application and point your iPhone camera in any direction. You will hear a higher or lower sound depending on the intensity of the light.
 
If you are blind, Light Detector helps you to be more independent in many daily activities. At home, point your iPhone towards the ceiling to understand where the light fixtures are and whether they are switched on. In a room, move the device along the wall to check if there is a window and where it is. You can find out whether the shades are drawn by moving the device up and down.

iOS 7: This app has been recommended to me a lot so although i havent tried yet because i can still perceive light seems accessible for sure!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/light-detector/id420929143?mt=8

 

TypeInBraille

$4.99
Typeinbraille

Developer: Everyware Technologies

Description: TypeInBraille allows you to write in Braille on your iPhone. You can enter a character through its Braille representation using a sequence of three simple gestures. Each gesture is used to enter one of the three rows of a braille character.
You can find a full description of the typing technique at http://www.everywaretechnologies.com/apps/typeinbraille/

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/typeinbraille/id474798075?mt=8

 

BrailleTouch

Free
Brailletouch
Developer: BrailleTouch, LLC

Description: BrailleTouch is a revolutionary app for the blind community that lets you type on your touchscreen using braille. Many people have reported typing at 30 words per minute or faster with accuracy. We offer a free download of BrailleTouch so you can try it at no cost. You can enter braille on the touchscreen and hear each character and/or word as you type. The free version is also a great teaching tool for braille instructors and students.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brailletouch/id579725651?mt=8

 

Braillist

Free
Braillist
Developer: Surabhi Gupta

Description: Braillist is a simple, powerful and effective braille keyboard for your phone. It is designed to be used by the visually impaired, braille students as well as those curious about this language.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/braillist/id586162823?mt=8

 

ColoredEye

Free
Coloredeye

Developer: Mgs apps

Description: ColoredEye will identify the colors from your camera in real-time! Or you have option to identify colors within a saved photo.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/coloredeye/id388886679?mt=8

 

MBraille

Free
Mbraille
Developer: MPAJA

Description: MBraille brings you a mobile braille keyboard.

With the free features you can type, edit and send tweets and text messages using contracted or uncontracted English braille.*With the pro version you can also use braille to call contacts or telephone numbers – send email – do facebook status updates – add calendar entries – fire away internet search engine queries – the text typed is automatically put to clipboard when you switch apps. – interact with other 3rd party applications

MBraille fully support both iPhone/iPod and iPad.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mbraille/id639199558?mt=8

 

BigBrowser – by Braille Institute

$0.99
Bigbrowser
Developer: Braille Institute

Description: Productivity category on 25 BigBrowser is an Internet browsing application designed to help Low Vision users more easily navigate the web on their iPads. It’s extra large keyboard and controls, expanded pinch zooming, and multiple color themes make content easy to read.

iOS 7: This app is accessible and perfect for low vision people!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bigbrowser-by-braille-institute/id602799897?mt=8

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GAMES

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COMMUNICATIONS (13), EDUCATION (5),
ENTERTAINMENT (11), FOOD & DRINK (8), GAMES (15), GPS/NAVIGATION (21), GREETING CARDS (4), HEALTH (11), MAGNIFICATION (5), MUSIC/RADIO (23), NEWS (4), PETS (6), PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO (12), PRODUCTIVITY (35), READING (11), SOCIAL NETWORKS (5), SPORTS (15), TRAVEL (22), TV/MOVIES (9), UTILITIES (81), VOICE CONTROLLED APPS (11), WEATHER (2)

 

Stem Stumper

Free
Stemstumber
Developer: Ananse productions LLC
Developed by people at the Massachusetts School for the Blind, this game is where you can help a plant grow by finding hidden fertilizers.
iOS 7: Works great with VOICEOVER!

Download link:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stem-stumper/id428175527?mt=8

 

Arg tools

Free
Arg tools
Developer: Netninja.com

Description: This app is nice for kids and includes a lot of fun things, including Morse coding, puzzles, dictionary and so much more…

iOS 7: Works well with VOICEOVER.

Download link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arg-tools/id374959430

 

Plasma globe

Free
Plasmaglobe
Developer: Infinite dreams Inc

Description: This app is great for kids with low vision, is very graphical but sounds are important too.

iOS 7: Its usage will depend highly on the amount of vision and acuity of the kid.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plasma-globe/id400905823?l=es&mt=8

 

Talking Tom Cat 2

Free
Talkingtom
Developer: Out Fit 7

Description: Over 500 millions downloads of the talking cat. This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-tom-cat-2-for-ipad/id421998342

 

King of Dragon Pass

$9.99
King of dragon
Developer: A Sharp, LLC

Description: This is an adventure and role playing game. The goal is to become the King of Dragon Pass. I haven’t played it but many blind people recommend it. Fully accessible with VoiceOver.

iOS 7: I hear is really accessible and is one of the best games for blind people!

Download Link;
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/king-of-dragon-pass/id335545504?mt=8

 

Frotz

Free
Frotz
Developer: Craig Smith

Description: Frotz is an interactive text fiction game. This app has been very recommended by friends of mine who are blind. The app description says that this game makes you think, seems nice!

iOS 7: This app is accessible!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/frotz/id287653015?mt=8

 

Chess-wise FREE

Free
Chess
Developer: Marcel Nijman

Description: Chess for the visually impaired and blind, 1 or 2 Player mode, includes tutorials and fully accessible with VOICEOVER. Chess-wise has a paid version with many powerful features making this the all-in-one chess app!
You can play Online with other users, check from a more than 78,000 database of games. You can send via e-mail a transcription of your game.

iOS 7: Very accessible app and a winner in its category!!!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chess-wise-free/id367318028?mt=8

 

King’s Corner

$0.99
Kingscorner

Developer: Springbok

Description: This is a competitor of Solitaire, fully compatible with VOICEOVER. Perfect on the go when you are waiting in a train station, doctor office or anywhere else, just takes 5 minutes to play!

iOS 7: Havent used it myself but all people tell me is accessible with VOICEOVER as always has been!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kings-corner/id414361524?mt=8

 

Zany Touch FREE

Free
Zanytouch
Developer: Creative Logic Entertainment

Description: This game is totally accessible with VOICEOVER, is an audio game with 30 levels FREE to play! Beyond the level 30 you need to buy the app for 0.99. Listen to the game instructions and act quickly.

iOS 7: Accessible game for all!!!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zany-touch/id349509773?mt=8

 

Papa Sangre

$4.99
Papasangre
Developer: Somethin Else

Description: Papa Sangre is the most recommended game for the visually impaired and blind I have heard of. It’s a 3D audio game. The game is an underworld kind of game. Seems very cool!

iOS 7: Very accessible with VOICEOVER and one of the most played games by blind gamers!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/papa-sangre/id407536885

VIDEO REVIEW

 

Moxie Classic

Free
Moxie
Developer: Blue Ox Technologies

Description: This is a word game, should be fairly accessible.

iOS 7: Accessible app!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moxie-classic/id309662269?mt=8

 

7 Little Words

Free
7littlewords
Developer: Blue Ox Technologies

Description: This word game is fully accessible for the visually impaired and blind, has been featured on Oprah Magazine and is all about words to discover and guess and more…

iOS 7: This app is accessible with VOICEOVER.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/7-little-words/id431434152?mt=8

 

Hanging With Friends Free

Free
Hangingwithfriends
Developer:

Description: This game is very popular among my uncle and his family
who lives in the United States. This app is accessible with VOICEOVER.
This is one of the most downloaded games in the word game category and is very fun!

iOS 7: Accessible with VOICEOVER!
 
VIDEO REVIEW

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hanging-with-friends-free/id440786655?mt=8

 

iFarkle Free

Free
ifarkle
Developer: SKJM

Description: iFarkle is a very good dice game where you can play against the computer or a friend. Ideal for dice fans in our visually impaired and blind community.

iOS 7: This app fairly accessible with VOICEOVER.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ifarkle-free/id399016459?mt=8

 

Audiorun

$0.99
Audiorun
Developer: Alexander Shen

Description: Designed for the visually impaired and blind, this audio game is audio guided so pay attention to your hearing! Disable Voiceover when playing. Headphones recommended.
This audio game is about going from roof top to roof top in a city using just your hearing.

iOS 7: This app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/audiorun/id460199126?mt=8

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GPS/NAVIGATION

S CATEGORIES
COMMUNICATIONS (13), EDUCATION (5),
ENTERTAINMENT (11), FOOD & DRINK (8), GAMES (15), GPS/NAVIGATION (21), GREETING CARDS (4), HEALTH (11), MAGNIFICATION (5), MUSIC/RADIO (23), NEWS (4), PETS (6), PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO (12), PRODUCTIVITY (35), READING (11), SOCIAL NETWORKS (5), SPORTS (15), TRAVEL (22), TV/MOVIES (9), UTILITIES (81), VOICE CONTROLLED APPS (11), WEATHER (2)

 

A1GPS Lite

Free
A1gps
Developer: Animion.

Description: is an app that helps you find where you are and
when walking this app displays the immediate address position.

iOS 7: I find it a little complicated to navigate, is all accessible with VOICEOVER but is less clear where to tap for what, takes practise i think!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/a1-gps-lite/id335932641

 

Locationizer

$0.99
Locationizer
Developer: Show Pony Apps LLC.

Description: Location based reminders, that says it all!
This app reminds you of things you need to do based on your current location, a geo task super app! This app seems accessible with VOICEOVER.
This app allows search for location, set up reminders by locations.
The app helps you alert you when you are close of a particular location that is talked about in your reminders in this app. Very powerful app seems.

Many blind people use it.

iOS 7: I havent personally used it on this platform but have heard blind people say is ok in iOS 7.

Download link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/locationizer-location-based/id378763399
Embed video
NOTE: This app review is not about accessibility but gives you an idea of what it can do for you.

http://blip.tv/dailyappshow/locationizer-iphone-app-review-4113177

 

Taxi Magic

Free
Taximagic
Developer: Ridecharge, Inc
Description: This app allows you to get a cab from wherever you are, whether is during the day or night. Many visually impaired and blind people are using this app. Also for a processing fee of $1.50, you can pay your taxi fare in advance with a credit card.
Taxi Magic works in over 4000 cities. Very useful app!!!

iOS 7: The app is accessible with VOICEOVER.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/taxi-magic/id299226386

 

Transloc: Transit visualization

Free
Transloc
Developer: Transloc, Inc

Description: This app helps you learn when your bus is coming, it works in the US and I hear the app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: Very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/transloc-transit-visualization/id367023550

 

Saferbus

Free
Saferbus
Developer: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Description: View safety performance of commercial bus companies. This app seems accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: Very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/saferbus/id480215353

 

Where the hell am i?

$0.99
Where the hell am i
Developer: KLR Applications

Description: GPS app that helps you find where you are and how to get somewhere. This app is accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: I havent used it but i have been told remains accessible.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/where-the-hell-am-i/id327820484

 

Aroundme

Free
Aroundme
Developer: Attorno A Me

Description: Discover what is around you, banks, supermarkets, restaurants, etc… This app finds your location and uses that to serve as the starting point to find places around you.
This app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: Super accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aroundme/id290051590?mt=8

 

iMove

Free
imove
Developer: Everyware Technologies

Description: This app is wonderful for the visually impaired and blind. Learn what you have around you!

iOS 7: This great app is super accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/imove/id593874954

 

iNextbus

Free
iNextbus
Developer: Idemfactors Solutions

Description: This app is a real-time bus checker, the app is accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inextbus-realtime-bus-tracker/id451379202?mt=8

 

Myway Lite

Free
Mywaylite

Developer: Swiss Federation Of The Blind

Description: GPS orientation and direction app! Works with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myway-lite/id494516234?mt=8

 

GPS Speed

Free
Gpsspeed
Developer: Alterplay Pty

Description: This app shows approximately the speed of a moving car, etc… This app seems fairly accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gps-speed/id344223674

 

GPSPlus

Free
Gpsplus
Developer: Mobile Apps

Description: Get stats of your commutes, gym workouts, activities…

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gps-plus-location-commute/id528698859?mt=8

 

Capsule – Save, Remember and Tag your favorite places

Free
Capsule
Developer: Keren Pinkes
Description: This app is accessible with VOICEOVER and is a nice app to create your favorite places and find others all across the US and all around the world, you can change your LOCATION to find places in a specific area you want to visit or move to.

iOS 7: This cool app is very accessible in general!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/capsule-save-remember-tag/id654747873?mt=8

 

Waze GPS and Traffic

Free
Waze
Developer: Waze, Inc

Description: Waze is a GPS and traffic world community app!
Is totally accessible with VOICEOVER. For people who don’t drive still maybe useful by telling the driver about the traffic issues and to know how to plan your routes, interesting app!

iOS 7: Very nice and accessible app!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/waze-social-gps-maps-traffic/id323229106?mt=8

 

Mapp4All

Free
Mapp4all
Developer: Nexora

Description: Help us build a better world! Co-create a map of your city for everyone, together with thousands of people. With Mapp4All you can build a place where all people, regardless of their limitations, can be one more person without feeling excluded.

iOS 7: This app is accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mapp4all/id554604550?mt=8

 

SeeingAssistant-Move LITE

Free
Seeingassistant
Developer: Transition Technologies S.A

Description: SeeingAssistant-Move LITE is an application developed by Transition Technologies S.A. in order to support blind and visually impaired people in everyday life. Aplication provides advanced geo-location and navigation features as well as current weather reports.
Has also a paid version that has advanced features.

iOS 7: This great app is fully accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/seeingassistant-move-lite/id625289134?mt=8

 

Sight Compass

Free
Sight compass
Developer: SightCompass, LLC

Description: SightCompass is a detailed digital descriptive service designed for the visual impaired to assist in navigating their surroundings.

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sight-compass/id595534092?mt=8

 

Sendero GPS LookAround

$5.00

Sendero lookaround
Developer: Sendero Group

Description: Navigation: Sendero Group develops and distributes accessible GPS for the blind on 6 types of devices. Sendero GPS LookAround for the iPhone announces the current street, city, cross street, heading and nearby points of interest.
For some reason this super app is not available in some countries.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sendero-gps-lookaround/id386831856?mt=8

 

Ariadne GPS

$5.99
Ariadne

Developer: Giovanni Ciaffoni

Description: Besides offering you the possibility to know your position and to get information about the street, the number, etc. it also lets you explore the map of what’s around you.

What do we mean by saying “explore”? You’ll deal with a talking map. If you have VoiceOver activated on your device, you will be able to know the street names and numbers that are around you by touching them. Just put your finger on the screen of your device, when showing the map and moving it you will be told the info’s about the street you’re touching.

iOS 7: This app is fully accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ariadne-gps/id441063072?mt=8

 

BlindSquare

$15.99
Blindsquare
Developer: MPISOFT
Description: Navigation: BlindSquare makes you sense what’s around you. The only thing you need to do is listen. BlindSquare is a new solution that combines the latest technology to help the blind with their daily lives. It has been developed in collaboration with blind people and carefully field tested. You need either an iPhone or an iPad to get started. It also supports some additional accessories to enhance the experience.
 
How does it work? BlindSquare uses GPS and the compass to locate you. It then gathers information about the surrounding environment from FourSquare. BlindSquare has some unique algorithms to decide what information is the most relevant and then speaks it to you with high quality speech synthesis.
 
iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER, one of the best GPS apps for us visually impaired and blind!
VIDEO REVIEW

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blindsquare/id500557255

 

Google Maps

Free
Google maps
Developer: Google, Inc
Description: Comprehensive, accurate maps in 200 countries
This is a Voice-guided GPS navigation app for driving, biking, and walking. It has information on more than 100 million places
 
The app has Street View and indoor imagery for restaurants, museums, and more. * Some features not available in all countries
This app is very accessible and used by many visually impaired and blind people in the U.S and all around the world.

iOS 7: This app is a a wonderful app for all of us visually impaired and blind!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-maps/id585027354?mt=8

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Hims Chat

Free

Developer: HIMS

Description: This app helps face to face communication between a deaf-blind and a sighted person. This app is very powerful and useful!!!

iOS 7: Seems to work well with VOICEOVER.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hims-chat/id577383992?mt=8

 

Yahoo Mail

Free

Developer: Yahoo!

Description: Access your inbox, spam area and much more easily and fast!
This app is accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yahoo-mail/id577586159?l=es&mt=8

 

Viber

Free

Developer: Viber Media

Description: Communicate with people around the world for FREE!!!
Use Viber for text messages, calls, share emoticons, share photos, videos, your location…

This app works with 3G and WIFI.

iOS 7: This app is accessible!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/viber/id382617920?mt=8

 

MagicJack

Free

Developer: Magicjack

Description: This is Magicjack made app, accessible with VOICEOVER!!!
FREE calls to the US and Canada. You also get a FREE VoiceMail!!!

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/free-calls-with-magicjack/id463926997

 

Glide

Free

Glide

Developer: Glide

Description: Send and receive video messages, all FREE!!!

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glide-video-texting/id588199307?mt=8

 

Skype

Free

Skype for iPhone

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Developer: Skype Communications S.A.R.L

Description: This app is a MIRACLE for us visually impaired and blind compared to using it in a desktop PC, this app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER and makes it super fast to use and understand so you will thank me you tried it on your iDevice!!!

iOS 7: AMAZING app and a piece of cake using it compared to any computer!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skype-for-iphone/id304878510?mt=8

 

Zello – Instant Talk

Free

Zello Walkie Talkie app

Developer: Zello

Description: This is a real-time Walkie-Talkie app to talk with people worldwide, totally accessible with VOICEOVER!!!

Don’t text, or write, just TALK!!!

iOS 7: This app is accessible for the most part.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zello-walkie-talkie/id508231856?mt=8

 

SkyRecorder

$0.99

Skyrecorder a recording app for the blind

Developer: eFusion Co

Description: This amazing app allows you to record Skype audio calls and is totally accessible with VOICEOVER!!! Is super easy to use and a MUST for Podcasters that want to interview guests on the go!

iOS 7: This app is totally accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skyrecorder/id497637807

 

HeyTell

Free

Heytell app for communications

Developer: Voxilate

Description: This accessible with VOICEOVER app allows instant voice messages with your Contact List and with other HeyTell users and all FREE!
This works with 3G, 4G and WIFI.

iOS 7: This app is really accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/heytell/id352791835?mt=8

 

Talkatone

Free

Talkatone app

Developer: Talkatone

Description: Free calls and SMS using 3G, 4G and WIFI. This app seems very powerful!

iOS 7: This app is accessible in general!

Download Google Voice and get an account, this will help you use Talkatone!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talkatone-free-phone-calls/id397648381?mt=8

 

Tango

Free

Tango

Developer: Tangome, Inc

Description: This app is a voice/video/text messaging app like Skype, millions use it everyday!!!

iOS 7: All basic buttons are accessible and hear it works real well.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tango-text-voice-video/id372513032?mt=8

 

Facely HD for Facebook + Chat & Photos

$0.99

Facely HD

Developer: G-Whizz!

Description: This app allows you to post, comment, create themes, chat with friends, upload pictures, upload videos, etc… and is accessible with VOICEOVER.
Some visually impaired people say is the best app for Facebook for us!!!

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/facely-hd-for-facebook-+-chat/id392550341?mt=8

 

Whatsapp Messenger

$0.99

Whatsapp

Developer: Whatsapp Inc

Description: This is one of the most used app in the world.
This messenger app is very accessible with VOICEOVER.
This app allows now voice messages, you can send them pictures also and files.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/whatsapp-messenger/id310633997?mt=8

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Famous Quotes HD


$0.99
Famous quotes HD
Developer: Kelevra

Description: You can change the language and is fairly accessible, nice app!

iOS 7: Fairly accessible app and fun!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/famous-quotes-universal/id428852845?mt=8

 

Mars Clock Lite
Free

Mars clock
Developer: Sunlightandtime

Description: This app displays the Mars time and other things related to the NASA robot Curiosity. This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: Totally accessible with VOICEOVER.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mars-clock-lite/id531999169

 

Exoplanet

Free
Exoplanet
Developer: Hanno Rein

Description: This is all about exoplanets, very educational app for kids!!! This app is very powerful! Exoplanets are planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system

You can explore the solar system, the milky way and so much more… Learn a lot about planets, constellations and galaxies…

iOS 7: Remains fairly accessible, ideal for kids with some decent amount of vision remaining. The app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/co/app/exoplanet/id327702034?mt=8

 

Moon

Free
Moon
Developer: CDV Concepts

Description: Learn a lot about the moon, its location, distance to the moon, learn about the lunar phases in any time of the year, get push notifications about the full moon, etc…
This app with some small exceptions is very accessible with VOICEOVER. What a powerful app!!!!!!!!!!

iOS 7: In my case i was not able to open it due to update issue.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moon./id409619991

 

Christmas Countdown Lite

$0.99

Christmas countdown
Developer: Hankinsoft Development Inc

Description: More than 200 Christmas recipes, with shopping list, step by step instructions, sharing options on FB, Twitter or via Email.
This app is accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: I hear is fairly accessible but have not bought it and tried it.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/christmas-countdown/id325476623

 

Blind fate

Free
Blindfate
Developer: Inertia, LLC

Description: Find a date in this powerful app!
iOS 7: This app is really accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blind-fate/id483981257

 

Skyview Free

Free
Skyview free
Developer: Terminal Eleven LLC

Description: Simply point your iPhone to the sky and identify starts, constellations and more. This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER. This app is best suited for people with some residual vision.
You can take pictures of the sky and all you find there and share them with the world!

iOS 7: Understanding this app is best for low vision people the app is usable for blind people.
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Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skyview-free-explore-universe/id413936865

 

Mood Finger scan

Free
Mood finger scan
Developer: Indigo Penguin Limited

Description: Scan your finger and discover your mood, this app is real nice, is accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is usable, not super accessible but good enough!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mood-finger-scan/id405862075

 

Cinchcast

Free
Cinchcast
Developer: Cinchcast

Description: This app is perfect for Online content creators, record Podcasts and publish them and share with the world!
This app is only usable by paid cinchcast registered users.

iOS 7: This app is accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cinchcast/id489665671

 

Dating Free

Free
dating free
Developer: We dream games

Description: Find your match on the go! This app is accessible with VOICEOVER!

iOS 7: This app is accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dating-free-1-simple-fun-dating/id439366768?mt=8

 

SkySafari 3

$2.99
Skysafari 3
Developer: Southern Stars

Description: This astronomy app is amazing and is a wonderful tool for anyone fascinated with space and planets, stars… Its accessible with VOICEOVER and ranked by many as the best astronomy app in the world!!!

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible, remember that if you have an acceptable amount of sight left you will enjoy the sky view.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/co/app/skysafari-3/id437108143?mt=8

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English Grammar Punctuation Marks Game


Free
English grammar
Developer: Always Ice cream & Clever Dragons

Description: This app is for kids to learn how to use punctuation in the English language, its fairly accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/english-grammar-punctuation/id625084161?mt=8

 

iTouchilearn life skills
Free

itouchilearn
Developer: Staytoooned

Description: This app is great for helping your children learn daily routines.
This app seems fairly accessible.

iOS 7: I was not able to use it with VOICEOVER, if you have some vision left and can guide your child through it great, if not email the developer to see how can improve this app for us all.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/itouchilearn-life-skills-morning/id412371450

 

Speaking Spelling Bee
Free

Speakingspelling
Developer: Mpowers LLC

Description: This app allows you to use spelling lists on the app or create your own. Practise your spelling, perfect for K-12 students who are visually impaired or totally blind. This app is also great for educators and parents, reads words out loud!
This app is very nice.

iOS 7: Really accessible with VOICEOVER, nice app for kids and parents!

Download link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/speaking-spelling-bee/id386617292

 

Braille Driller

Free
Brailledriller
Developer: Kevin Neelands

Description: This app is perfect to learn the Braille alphabet! This app is very good for teachers and parents of visually impaired and blind children.

iOS 7: Seems to work well with VOICEOVER!

Download link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/braille-driller/id354092789

 

GDB mobile

Free
GDB Mobile
Developer: Guide Dogs for the Blind

Description: This app gathers all of guide dogs for the blind social networking channels in one place!
iOS 7: Works wonderfully with VOICEOVER!

Download link:
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/gdb-mobile/id372456184?mt=8

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NOTE: The Facebook and Twitter app are these days very integrated with iOS 7 so i assume you know them, if not, find them on the App Store.

 

Blindamor

Free
Blindamor
Developer: Steimer Martin

Description: Find your match in your area, this app is kind of accessible.

iOS 7: The basic buttons are accessible havent played with it beyond that.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blind-amor/id578952307?l=es&mt=8

 

Instagram

Free
Instagram
Developer: Instagram, Inc

Description: Over 130 million people use this app to take pictures and share them with the world. This app also allows sharing videos! This app is accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: Very accessible app!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/es/app/instagram/id389801252?l=en

 

Tweetlist

Free
Tweetlist
Developer: Zooble, INC

Description: A good Twitter app and is accessible with VOICEOVER!

iOS 7: Fairly accessible, but as always, be patient because always there are certain bugs with new releases!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tweetlist-for-twitter/id426026150?mt=8

 

Multi Social Updater

$0.99

Multiple social network
Developer: Cyber Designz

Description: Update your Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin all in the same app. This app is fairly accessible.

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER or so i hear!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/multi-social-updater/id575885185?mt=8

 

VoiceBook VO

Free
Voicebook
Developer: Active Information Systems

Description: Voice Book VO is a Facebook application designed specifically for the visually impaired and blind. You can post status, comments and likes for FREE for 30 days but you can read your newsfeed forever without paying anything!

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voicebook-vo/id523008719?mt=8

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Photo and video Uploader Facebook edition

Free

Photoandvideouploader
Developer: Zama Media

Description: Facebook Uploader, upload pictures and videos easily and fast! This app allows HD Video recording and sharing on FB!
This powerful app is accessible with Voiceover!!!

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/co/app/photo-video-uploader-facebook/id448381160?mt=8

 

Guided photo Pro

$0.99
Guidedphotopro
Developer: G.P Imports, Inc

Description: This app is a voice control app for taking self-pictures, will tell you with voice “right”, “up”… This app seems very handy for us who cant see well enough to know if our head is centered in the camera or far enough or close enough to the camera to take a decent picture of us.

iOS 7: Currently the app doesnt work on iOS 7.

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/co/app/guided-photo-pro/id361465146?mt=8

 

Flayvr

Free
Flayvr
Developer: Flayvr

Description: Considered one of the best photo apps in the world!
This is a GPS Photo app! This app is kind of accessible with VOICEOVER, be patient!

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flayvr-photo-gallery/id513097075?mt=8

 

Autosnap

Free
Autosnap
Developer: Silver Beech Studios

Description: Capture and share pictures automatically to Facebook.
Predefine where you want the picture to upload to. Now you can share on Twitter also! You can make the app manual if you want!
You can share on Instagram or Dropbox or email too!

iOS 7: This cool app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autosnap-automatic-capture/id495506542?mt=8

 

Timercamera

Free
Timercamera
Developer: Daisuke Yamashita

Description: Take pictures without having to hold the camera, set a timer and go!

iOS 7: This app is really accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/timercam-self-timer-camera/id494952699

 

Gorillacam

Free
Gorillacam
Developer: Joby, Inc

Description: Create amazing pictures, self timer included, is accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is super accessible with VOICEOVER!

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Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gorillacam/id342972390

 

Youtube Capture

Free
Youtubecapture
Developer: Google, Inc

Description: Record and share videos with your friends via Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Google+. Select the video quality.
This app seems accessible enough with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is really accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/youtube-capture/id576941441

 

Vine

Free
Vine
Developer: Vine Labs

Description: This app allows you to create short videos instantly share them on Twitter and FB.

iOS 7: This app is accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vine/id592447445

 

Facenow

Free
Facenow
Developer: Kemsley Group Limited

Description: Go straight into FACETIME conversations.
This app is accessible with VOICEOVER.

iOS 7: This app is very accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/mx/app/facenow-facetime-messages/id379980390?mt=8

 

Magisto

Free
Magisto
Developer: Sightera Technologies, Inc

Description: This fairly accessible app is considered one of the best and most originals video editors apps in the world! Shoot a video and let it help you create a wonderful little movie, use a few pictures from your camera roll and let it become a movie too, amazing Artificial Intelligence Technology in this hi-tech app!!!

Share your movies on Social Media!!!!

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible and really cool!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/co/app/magisto-editor-magico-video/id486781045?mt=8

 

Hands free camera

Free
Handsfreecamera
Developer: Eunae Jo

Description: This app available for the iPhone 4S and older models allows you to take pictures with a timer, takes high quality photos, the auto timer is up to 1 minute, has a flash and automatically saves to your photo album. Is very nice it seems!

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/handsfree-camera-free/id549093472?mt=8

 

Binoculars – Easily super Zoom your camera

$1.99
Binoculars
Developer: Idan Sheetrit

Description: Easily super ZOOM your Camera Zoom up to 30 times.
I use it a lot and is very cool, you can ZOOM any image as much as you need and then take a ZOOMED picture of it. If you have some printed text that has very small letters this app will help you read that if the background of the text is white.

When it comes to use this app as very powerful Binoculars,
digital Zoom is ok but for us people with low vision we should add an optic zoom lens for the iPhone because with it we can ZOOM in an image many times and the image will be much clearer than with digital zoom that gets blurry if you zoom alot. Nevertheless I use this app a lot and I love it!
I hope to buy an optic zoom lens in the future too!

iOS 7: This app is fairly accessible with VOICEOVER!

Download Link:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/binoculars-easily-super-zoom/id521489407?l=es&mt=8

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