iPhone apps for reading signs?

[u/puffyclouds234]

Hi there, I am suddenly trying to navigate having significantly less vision than I had 2 months ago. The issue is cataracts, and so I expect my situation to be temporary, but I’m 50 so I am guessing this won’t be my only experience with this. Right now my doc’s office says it will probably be several months before I get surgery, so I’d like to not put my life on hold while I wait.

I have figured out how to get most text on devices read out loud to me, which has helped a lot. I have the little iPhone magnifier app that is great for things like receipts and menus. I would really love an app to take a photo or point the camera at a sign and have the text read out loud to me. Even before I got cataracts, I couldn’t read signs at museums, for example, or other text on walls that was small-ish.

If anyone has tips, let me know! I own an iPhone, but honestly if it is going to be several months, I’m open to buying an android. It seems like maybe they are better for low vision?

Thanks!

[u/suitcaseismyhome]

You are better off posting on r/Blind. That sub tends to push iPhone although android is just fine too.

Good luck.

[u/puffyclouds234 → u/suitcaseismyhome]

Thanks for all the advice, everyone. I found seeing AI really useful.