# VisualAid

> Your AI-powered visual assistant: read, scan, translate, and chat with voice.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afrisoft.visualaid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afrisoft.visualaid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.afrisoft.visualaid`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AfriSoft
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 3
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-16
- **First published:** 2026-10-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-11-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.afrisoft.visualaid)
- **Website:** [https://kukuza-ailab.sun.ac.ug/](https://kukuza-ailab.sun.ac.ug/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://afrisoft.org/legal.html](https://afrisoft.org/legal.html)

## Description

VisualAID is an AI-powered accessibility assistant designed to help you interact with the world through your device. Whether you need to read text aloud, scan documents, translate between languages, or have a conversation with AI. VisualAID makes it simple and hands-free.<br><br>Key Features:<br><br>AI Chat — Have natural conversations powered by advanced AI models. Ask questions, get explanations, or brainstorm ideas — all through voice or text.<br><br>Read Aloud — Point your camera at any text and VisualAID will read it out loud. Perfect for menus, signs, books, and documents.<br><br>OCR Scan — Extract text from images and PDFs instantly using advanced optical character recognition. Copy and share extracted text with ease.<br><br>Voice Input — Speak naturally and VisualAID will understand you. Supports multiple languages including Luganda, Swahili, and Runyankole with automatic language detection.<br><br>Translate — Translate text and speech between languages in real time. Auto-detect your source language so you never have to switch manually.<br><br>Offline Mode — Download AI models to use VisualAID without an internet connection. Your data stays on your device.<br><br>Accessibility First — Built with screen reader support (TalkBack), large text, high contrast mode, and haptic feedback. VisualAID is designed for everyone, including users with visual impairments.<br><br>Secure &amp; Private — VisualAID does not collect, store, or share any personal data. All processing happens on your device when using offline mode.<br><br>Customizable — Choose your preferred voice, adjust pitch, set font size, and enable wake word detection for completely hands-free operation.<br><br>VisualAID is built for people who want AI assistance that works the way they do: accessible, private, and always ready to help.

## Rankings

- #3,154,723 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `com.afrisoft.visualaid.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.afrisoft.visualaid)