Features & Capabilities

TapTapSee - powered by CloudSight.ai image recognition - is designed to help blind and visually impaired users identify objects in daily life. Simply tap anywhere on the screen to take a photo; TapTapSee can identify two- or three-dimensional objects at any angle and speak the result (VoiceOver must be enabled).

Key features include:

  • Picture recognition and the ability to repeat the last identification
  • Upload photos from the camera roll and save results with attached definitions
  • Share results via text, email, or social media
  • Rotor reader and barcode/QR code reader
  • Auto-focus notification and flash toggle

TapTapSee has received recognition from the community and media, underscoring its impact on independence and daily usability.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Cloudsight, Inc.
Rating:
4.20
(1,880)
1 new ratings
Version:
3.4.2 Last updated: 2019-05-20
Version code:
831082853
Creation date:
2012-10-11
Compatible devices:
Size:
6.75MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-08
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

Other platforms

Android
TapTapSee (v3.3.4.5)
715,365 3.72 (1,670)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Cloudsight, Inc.
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/taptapsee/id567635020
Website:
https://taptapseeapp.com

User Reviews

TapTapSee is valued for helping blind/low-vision users identify objects, colors, and currency, aiding independence and daily tasks. However, it is often unreliable in object labeling, has serious VoiceOver/navigation and accessibility shortcomings, provides little to no audio/captions, and shows signs of aging with few updates. Users also request missing features such as camera switching, facial recognition saving, and text reading. Overall, strong potential but critical consistency and accessibility gaps limit usefulness.
Pros
  • Describes objects and colors to help blind/low-vision users identify surroundings and perform daily tasks, increasing independence.
  • Generally accurate and specific descriptions of scenes and items, praised as useful for tasks like money recognition and shopping, and helpful for students.
  • Positive sentiment from users who rely on the app for independent living and learning, with multiple reviews highlighting its usefulness and reliability in real-life scenarios.
Cons
  • Frequent mislabeling of objects (dangerous incorrect identifications) across multiple reviews.
  • Significant accessibility issues with VoiceOver, including navigation difficulties and reliance on fast double-clicking, making the app hard to use for some users.
  • Lack of audible output or captions (no speech or text readout in some cases), leaving users without essential accessibility feedback.
  • App appears stagnant/underdone with few updates or maintenance, leading to concerns it may be abandoned.
  • Missing key features (cannot switch between front/back cameras, cannot save facial recognition data, cannot read text) and some features (video) being unusable or removed.
Recent reviews
u guys
by Qi*****, 2026-04-16

Pass the test !!
by Yh*****, 2026-04-01

Identified a bottle of laundry detergent as great value whole milk and cat litter as great value coconut oil. I was just testing it out but this could be extremely dangerous to blind individuals
by Be*****, 2025-05-22
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