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Android Apps > Productivity > Seeing AI
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Seeing AI

1.5
Microsoft Corporation
4.21
1,120 reviews
100,000+
Downloads
Free

Talking Camera for the Blind

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Pros & Cons

  • AI-powered narration tailored for blind and low-vision users
  • Broad accessibility tools including text reading, scene description, currency and color identification, and people recognition
  • Camera-based, free-to-use solution with ongoing AI research and community feedback
  • Designed by Microsoft with accessibility in mind
  • Requires many permissions (camera, microphone, location, storage, notifications, etc.) to deliver full functionality
  • Not ranked in top app lists
  • Lacks built-in translation features that some competitors advertise

About Seeing AI

Seeing AI is a productivity app developed by Microsoft Corporation.

Install Statistics

Seeing AI has been downloaded 420 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 10 thousand times.

User Ratings

Seeing AI is rated 4.21 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.1 thousand ratings.

App Information

Seeing AI is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 181.90 MB. The latest APK version available is 1.5. The last update was on May 7, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Seeing AI requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since October 2023.

Seeing AI is made and published by Microsoft Corporation. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Microsoft Corporation. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Microsoft Corporation and are shown as published on Google Play.

Description by Microsoft Corporation (from Google Play)
Seeing AI is a free app that narrates the world around you. Designed with and for the blind and low vision community, this ongoing research project harnesses the power of AI to open up the visual world by describing nearby people, text and objects.

Seeing AI provides tools to assist with a variety of daily tasks:
• Read - Hear text as soon as it appears in front of the camera. Document alignment provides audio cues to capture a printed page and recognize the text along with its original formatting. Ask Seeing AI about the contents to easily find the information you need.
• Describe - Take photos to hear a rich description. Ask questions to focus on the information you care about. Explore photos by moving your finger over the screen to hear the location of different objects.
• Products - Scan barcodes and Accessible QR codes using audio beeps to guide you; hear the product name and package information when available.
• People - Save photos of friends and coworkers so you can recognize them later. Get an estimate of their age, gender, and expression.
• Currency - Recognize currency notes.
• Colors - Identify colors.
• Light - Hear an audible tone corresponding to the brightness of your surroundings.
• Photos and Videos in other apps - Just tap “Share” and “Recognize with Seeing AI” to describe media from Mail, Photos, WhatsApp, and more.

Seeing AI continues to evolve as we hear from the community, and AI research advances.

Questions, feedback or feature requests? Email us at SeeingAI@Microsoft.com.

Recent changes:
• Simplified the main screen to reduce swipes with TalkBack. Some controls are now available in the menu
• The Describe tab can now recognize products and QR codes. Tap the button in the bottom-right to get more information
• Review photos and documents from the past 30 days, even after closing the app. Go to "History" in the menu
• Use Seeing AI in a different language than your phone. Choose your preferred language in Android settings
• Ask Seeing AI is now available in all supported languages
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Seeing AI icon Seeing AI
Microsoft Corporation
4.3
Free
633 ratings

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Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Installs over time

Seeing AI has been installed 420 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 340 installs per day.

Changelog of Seeing AI

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Comments on Seeing AI for Android

★★★★★ Alicia Barrow · May 11, 2026
I've just installed the app and so far I love it. However, I do have a question/ suggestion. Can I add people to the "recognizable people" tab using pics I already have on my phone instead of pics taken through the app? If not then I would highly recommend that. I have family and loved ones that I don't get to see often due to distance (my eye specialist said I'm only allowed to drive short distances using familiar routes). I would like to add them to recognizable people but can't take pics
★★★★☆ Juan Torres · Apr 18, 2026
I downloaded this app to assist me with my vision as I am visually impaired. It works usually well, however I have noticed a bug. Whenever I try to delete a recognized face in the "People" tab, it never actually deletes and just comes back. Also, if I may add a suggestion: please make it be able to recognize pets! My daughter has a small black cat, and it would be very helpful to be able to identify her as we have dark furniture, and I don't want to accidentally harm her. Thank you.
★★★★★ Dom · Sep 12, 2026
Im not blind, but I have crunchy roll, so I 3d printed a stand and made it read the subtitles, so I didn't have to ty to however made this 😭✌️
★☆☆☆☆ MirrenTheDragonKnight · Jul 30, 2025
The app isn't working after the latest update (1.4). It just keeps opening on a gray screen and then shuts down. I only downloaded this app a few days ago, and it was helpful in that time...
★☆☆☆☆ Kathleen Kane · Dec 21, 2025
Uses Talk Back on Android which is HORRIBLE. As long as that is chosen voice program it is of no use to me. Adios
★★☆☆☆ BITEMEGOOGLE · Jun 1, 2025
THE NEW FEMALE VOICES ARE HORRIBLE! I would have given a higher rating if they hadn't changed the voices. The female voice I was using is no longer there. It says there are over 50 voices, which is a lie. The same voices repeat. The female voices are so high-pitched an obnoxious that I seriously considered deleting this app. Seeing AI just went from being the best ive tried to the one I avoid. Way to go...

Google Play Rankings for Seeing AI

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Technologies used by Seeing AI

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Frequently asked questions about Seeing AI

Is Seeing AI free?

Yes. Seeing AI is free on Google Play.

Is Seeing AI still available?

Yes. Seeing AI is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on May 7, 2026.

Does Seeing AI contain ads?

No. Google Play does not list Seeing AI as containing ads.

What Android version does Seeing AI require?

Seeing AI runs on Android 6.0 and higher.

How large is Seeing AI?

Seeing AI is 181.90 MB.

Is Seeing AI suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of Seeing AI as suitable for everyone.

How many times has Seeing AI been installed?

Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for Seeing AI.

How do people rate Seeing AI?

Seeing AI scores 4.21 out of 5 stars, from 1,120 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Seeing AI?

Seeing AI was developed by Microsoft Corporation. It is listed in the productivity category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Seeing AI?

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