Envision AI

Name: Envision AI
Rating: 4.2 (586 reviews)
Author: Envision Technologies B.V.

By: Envision Technologies B.V.

read text, docs & find objects

Features & Capabilities

Envision AI is the fastest, most reliable OCR app that speaks the visual world, helping blind and low-vision users lead more independent lives. Built with input from the blind and low-vision community, it uses AI-powered OCR to read text, describe surroundings, and identify objects with your camera.

Current 3.5.4 updates improve alert tracking to avoid repetition and deliver minor stability improvements and bug fixes. Features include reading in 60+ languages, importing PDFs and images for text extraction, describing scenes, color detection, and barcode lookup, plus easy sharing to apps like Twitter or WhatsApp. TalkBack support ensures accessible use across devices.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Envision Technologies B.V.

Rating:

4.20

(586)

Version:

3.5.4 Last updated: 2026-03-16

Version code:

883410355

Creation date:

2017-09-24

Compatible devices:

Size:

372.88MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 76,579 ▼ 183

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Developed by:

Envision Technologies B.V.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/envision-ai/id1268632314

Website:

http://www.LetsEnvision.com

User Reviews

Users praise Envision AI for boosting independence and offering strong multilingual OCR, plus a generous free tier and useful features. However, recurring issues include OCR reliability, barcode scanning problems, device/feature compatibility gaps (including background mode and PDF/image reading), mixed experiences with support, and limits on usage. Overall, the app is valuable for many, but reliability and support gaps are commonly noted concerns.

Pros

Significantly increases independence for visually impaired users (helps with daily tasks like reading medication labels and mail).
Multilingual OCR support (Arabic, Persian, Greek, and more) enabling reading across many languages.
Mostly free/free tier is appreciated, enabling broad access without upfront costs.
Useful features and accurate recognition in certain contexts (e.g., recognizing symbols or objects; 'Ask' feature).
Positive impact over time with improvements in updates for some users.

Cons

OCR quality can be inconsistent (blurry scans, misreads, nonsense outputs, and language mixing).
Barcode scanning is unreliable or limited and frequently misreads products.
Some features do not work on all devices or scenarios (e.g., camera focus issues; not reading PDFs/images; lack of background operation).
Customer support is reported as slow or unresponsive by some users.
Usage limits and performance constraints (monthly reading limit; slower processing after updates).

Recent reviews

It is better than other applications as it can read Arabic text, but more enhancements can also be done

by Ch*****, 2026-04-16

This app helps me with my day today, different obstacles that pop up with being blind. I am so glad you guys offer this app and the majority of it is free which makes it might go to every single time!

by Se*****, 2026-03-21

Even though I have a high quality iPhone, every time the app tries to scan text it is blurry on the screen. No idea why it can’t focus the camera. But consequently the app just spits out nonsense words.