MANI

Name: MANI
Rating: 3.8 (3511 reviews)
Author: RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

By: RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

MANI (Mobile Aided Note Identifier) by RBI for Visually Impaired.

Features & Capabilities

MANI (Mobile Aided Note Identifier) is a free mobile application developed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) designed to assist visually impaired users in identifying Indian banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi Series and Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series. By capturing an image of the currency note using the rear camera of an Android phone, MANI provides audio and non-sonic notifications that announce the banknote's denomination, leveraging the Talkback feature for seamless interaction.

This app aims to enhance independence and ease of transactions for the visually challenged community, offering a reliable guide in day-to-day financial dealings. While MANI facilitates note identification, users are advised to verify results through additional means, as factors like lighting and note condition may affect accuracy. The RBI offers this tool at no cost, promoting inclusivity and accessibility in banking services.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

Downloads:

1,365,271 751

Rating:

3.80

(3,511)

Version:

2.4 Last updated: 2025-10-24

Version code:

Creation date:

2019-12-19

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe

Size:

21.37MB

Email:

rb*****@rbi.org.in

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 55,940 ▼ 133

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Developed by:

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rbi.mani

Email:

rb*****@rbi.org.in

Website:

https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/helpdesk.aspx

User Reviews

Overall, 'MANI' is appreciated as an innovative app aimed at helping visually and hearing impaired users identify currency notes. However, many users have reported significant accuracy problems with note recognition, especially with mixed or poorly positioned notes. The mandatory TalkBack requirement limits usability for users who prefer other screen readers. Users also mention issues with high voice volume and intrusive interface elements. Despite these drawbacks, the app is valued for its intent and usefulness for its target users, though it requires improvements in accuracy, accessibility, and user experience.

Pros

Innovative and helpful tool designed specifically for visually and hearing impaired users.
App assists in recognizing currency notes and supports the independence of impaired persons.
Some users have found the app helpful and consider it a good initiative from the government.
The app’s voice instructions and audio feedback are useful for the target user base.
Users appreciate the effort made to support impaired persons with such technology.

Cons

Accuracy issues in recognizing currency denominations, especially with old notes, multiple notes, or curved/angled notes; frequent confusion between similar denominations like 10 & 20, 50 & 500, etc.
Requirement to enable TalkBack screen reader limits accessibility since some users use other screen readers; app demands TalkBack specifically.
High and sometimes uncontrollable voice volume, making the audio difficult for some users to handle.
App stability issues including crashes, errors during installation, inability to run on some devices, overlay buttons that are intrusive.
Limited or complicated user interface and voice command navigation; difficult for visually impaired and normal users to operate easily.

Recent reviews

Many issues with the app. Voice is too high and above all it does not serve the purpose. It's not able to scans all the notes correctly. It's able identify 90℅ Single notes but when you scan mix sample there is almost nil accuracy. Still long way to go. Keep working on it and one fine day things will start falling in the place.

Ra*****, 2023-03-14

It was useful till last month. But now it cannot be properly installed. It is asking to enable talkback whereas that has been already been enabled. And it is not coming out of that announcement preventing it from the main function of reading bank notes.