# Cash Reader for the Blind

> Identify banknotes instantly by voice or vibration. Offline, 100+ currencies.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.martindoudera.cashreader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.martindoudera.cashreader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.martindoudera.cashreader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cash Reader s.r.o.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 901,693
- **Rating:** 3.17 / 5 (4,436 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.32.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-26
- **First published:** 2019-02-26
- **Publisher country:** CZ
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martindoudera.cashreader)
- **Website:** [https://www.cashreader.app](https://www.cashreader.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cashreader.app/privacy-policy.html](https://cashreader.app/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Cash Reader is an innovative app designed to empower the blind and visually impaired by providing fast and accurate banknote identification. Simply point your camera at any banknote from over 100 currencies worldwide, and the app instantly reads the value out loud.

Key features include rapid recognition even from small portions of notes, unique vibration patterns for each banknote to build user confidence, offline functionality, currency conversion to your home currency, and customizable visual aids such as large fonts and high contrast modes for partially sighted users. Integration with voice assistants allows quick launching and currency switching. The app remains up-to-date with all current and withdrawn notes to ensure reliable use. Users can start with a free version for low denominations and upgrade to access full global currency support.

Join the supportive Cash Reader community and contribute to a world where money is accessible to everyone. Download Cash Reader now to experience independence and ease with every transaction.

## Rankings

- #72,339 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.martindoudera.cashreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

User feedback consistently highlights Cash Reader as fast, offline-capable, and highly helpful for visually impaired users, with privacy-friendly vibration and support for currencies like Philippine Peso and UK notes. Many praise its independence and offline reliability. However, recurring concerns include subscription charges with difficulty canceling, misleading free-to-paid transitions, compatibility problems on some devices/OS versions, limited currency/denomination coverage, and occasional misreads or repeated outputs.

### Pros

- Fast and accurate bill recognition
- Works offline and performs well in low light with privacy via vibration
- Strong accessibility support for visually impaired users
- Supports multiple currencies (e.g., Philippine Peso, UK notes) and broad currency recognition
- Lifetime option provides good value for long-term users

### Cons

- Subscription charges and cancellation friction (difficulty canceling, charges after cancellation)
- Compatibility issues on some devices/OS versions and currency coverage gaps (some devices fail to recognize notes; certain currencies like Egyptian notes poorly supported)
- Occasional misreads and repeated/garbled results (e.g., repeated digits or multiple reads)
- Free-to-paid transition and pricing concerns (perceived pricing issues or misleading free version)
- Not recognizing any banknotes on certain devices in some cases

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