--- title: "VisionSim by Braille Institute - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store" description: "Braille Institute's VisionSim (v3.0) app for iPhone and iPad was developed to allow people with healthy vision to see the world through the eyes of a person experiencing one of nine degenerative eye d" --- # VisionSim by Braille Institute — United States ![VisionSim by Braille Institute App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/10/71/21/10712125-3b26-99f2-17c8-8711a281425b/AppIcon-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-0-GLES2_U002c0-512MB-sRGB-0-0-0-85-220-0-0-0-7.png/434x0w.png) **Developer:** [Braille Institute](https://apptail.io/developer/braille-institute-OTfe) **Category:** Medical **Rating:** 3.3/5 (24 ratings) **Price:** Free **Bundle ID:** com.brailleinstitute.VisionSim2 **Store:** Apple App Store **Country:** United States **Version:** 3.2 (released 2019-04-15) **Original Release:** 2012-05-15 **Languages:** English **App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id525114829) **AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/united-states) ## VisionSim by Braille Institute Description Braille Institute's VisionSim (v3.0) app for iPhone and iPad was developed to allow people with healthy vision to see the world through the eyes of a person experiencing one of nine degenerative eye diseases. The eye diseases that are simulated are: age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, chronic open-angle glaucoma, corneal edema, diabetic retinopathy, homonymous hemianopia, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, retinitis pigmentosa. The application uses the camera in the iPhone or iPad along with digital filters to allow the user to experience the symptoms of a particular disease. Using sliding touch-screen controls, the user can manipulate the severity of the symptoms. Still images from the simulations can be saved by the user and stored or shared. (Note: iOS version 6+ users - In order to save your VisionSim 'simulator' images, you must go to SETTINGS > PRIVACY > PHOTOS > turn VisionSim 'ON') The application also provides detailed information about each of the eye diseases including associated visual phenomenon, symptoms, causes and treatments. The user can also access Braille Institute's website or contact Braille Institute directly via email for more information. This application was designed to foster understanding and compassion for the millions of people affected by these eye conditions. For more information on the VisionSim application please email: appthinktank@BrailleInstitute.org ## VisionSim by Braille Institute Screenshots - [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/a5/9e/d4/a59ed461-d02f-aa95-d575-4dda0170bdb0/mzl.rygbievj.png/640x960.png) - [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/d4/ec/ad/d4ecadaa-8124-8f46-0195-2b368b79e614/mzl.hypgjfds.png/640x960.png) - [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/1e/08/84/1e08842a-5834-e4c6-bd16-03a418b86c89/mzl.nufhoxxd.png/640x960.png) - [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/d4/6e/e6/d46ee61b-cc4e-a27e-6c95-353d94a2aacc/mzl.gudmskin.png/640x960.png) - [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple113/v4/79/13/9c/79139cf4-11d4-260d-587d-98894f49db59/mzl.lwhehzpf.png/640x960.png) ## VisionSim by Braille Institute Rating Breakdown in United States - 5 stars: 10 (42%) - 4 stars: 2 (8%) - 3 stars: 4 (17%) - 2 stars: 1 (4%) - 1 stars: 7 (29%) ## VisionSim by Braille Institute Reviews in United States ### **--- "I really wish this app worked" I was born with a cataract in my right eye, and I just recently heard about this app that can show people what it’s like to look at something with my vision but every time I take a pic the app just closes. -- MasonL03, 2022-09-03 ### ****- "Love this but there could be better changes" When you reverse the contrast on the app it doesn’t show the whole app in reverse contrast, only the settings page. Also when you click more info on any eye disease it doesn’t say anything besides the whole Lorem ipsum dolor thing. However I am so happy I found this app I’ve had it awhile ago and I missed having it. -- Blindjojobean, 2019-06-10 ### ***** "App needs update!" The app doesn’t currently work with iOS 11! Sadly until it is updated most of us can not open the app. Please update this wonderful educational tool! -- JordieMcCall, 2018-01-16 ### ****- "Fabulous app" I love using this app to quickly illustrate how a patient sees. A "real eye opener " for family members -- Totallypeeved, 2016-09-23 ### *---- "What happened" This used to be a fantastic app but it needs to be updated. The app worked fine on my previous iPhones but I recently got an iPhone 6 and all the app produces now is a red target circle. It worked spectacularly on my previous iPhones so my disappointment is acute now. -- Hopa75, 2015-06-25 ### *---- "Doesn't simulate" I'm using an iPhone 6, it doesn't simulate anything in any mode I tried. -- Hobyx, 2015-05-29 ### ***-- "poor implementation" Great idea, good functionalities with poor implementation that consumes device's memory. I've never faced such memory consumption from any other application! -- محمَّد, 2014-11-03 ### ***** "Fantastic educational tool!" "What can you see?" Is a question I'm asked on a daily basis, due to working in a public place with a guide dog. "There's an app for that!", breaks the ice and educates others about my retinitis pigmentosa in an amazing way. The app works flawlessly on my 5s. Thanks to the VisionSim team for an app that helps others grasp a difficult concept and how much impact vision loss can have. kudos! -- Kimputing, 2014-11-02 ### ***-- "to merangell" the red circle can be turned off in the settings. its there to indicate where your vision would be affected -- PickadiferantNickname, 2014-04-29 ### *---- "Did not work" Was hoping to get a glimpse of how a family member sees with macular degeneration. Photo simply shows a red circle at the very center. I am using this with an iPhone 5s. Perhaps there needs to be an update? -- BelovedinJesus, 2014-02-08 [View all VisionSim by Braille Institute reviews and detailed analytics on AppTail](https://app.apptail.io/signup?utm_campaign=ai-crawl&utm_content=reviews) ## Apps Similar to VisionSim by Braille Institute - [Visage Ease](https://apptail.io/app/visage-ease-HMrb/united-states) - [Remidio IRIS](https://apptail.io/app/remidio-iris-hAQb/united-states) - [VeinSeek Pro](https://apptail.io/app/veinseek-pro-BpYb/united-states) - [9 Gaze](https://apptail.io/app/9-gaze-aawe/united-states) - [VISIA®](https://apptail.io/app/visia-Jlbl/united-states) - [Axis Image Management](https://apptail.io/app/axis-image-management-cpbl/united-states) - [EyeCanDo](https://apptail.io/app/eyecando-Ssbl/united-states) - [Red Light For Your Eyes](https://apptail.io/app/red-light-for-your-eyes-JIOm/united-states) - [Pupillary Distance](https://apptail.io/app/pupillary-distance-BtSq/united-states) - [FancyView](https://apptail.io/app/fancyview-MwVw/united-states) ## VisionSim by Braille Institute Available In - [United States](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/united-states) - [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/united-kingdom) - [Russia](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/russia) - [Mexico](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/mexico) - [Malaysia](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/malaysia) - [India](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/india) - [New Zealand](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/new-zealand) - [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/canada) - [Japan](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/japan) - [Switzerland](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/switzerland) - [Israel](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/israel) - [South Korea](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/south-korea) - [Kazakhstan](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/kazakhstan) - [Lebanon](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/lebanon) - [Nigeria](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/nigeria) - [Peru](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/peru) - [Philippines](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/philippines) - [Pakistan](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/pakistan) - [Saudi Arabia](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/saudi-arabia) - [Singapore](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/singapore) - [Thailand](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/thailand) - [Taiwan](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/taiwan) - [Ukraine](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/ukraine) - [United Arab Emirates](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/united-arab-emirates) - [South Africa](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/south-africa) - [Argentina](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/argentina) - [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/australia) - [Azerbaijan](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/azerbaijan) - [Brunei](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/brunei) - [Brazil](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/brazil) - [China](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/china) - [Egypt](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/egypt) - [Hong Kong SAR China](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/hong-kong) - [Indonesia](https://apptail.io/app/visionsim-by-braille-institute-rywd/indonesia) --- ## About AppTail [AppTail](https://apptail.io) is a mobile app intelligence platform providing app analytics, ASO (App Store Optimization) tools, keyword tracking, competitor analysis, revenue estimates, and review monitoring for iOS App Store apps. 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