Description of App
Supersense is the smartest and simplest scanner app made for the blind and visually impaired users to read any text format, currency or product details from a barcode independently.
With the power of AI, Supersense automatically figures out what you are trying to scan, guides you on how to point the camera, and reads the content in the right format. Its unique design minimizes the time and frustrations of scanning and reading text for a blind and visually impaired user.
Full features of Supersense:
- Smart Scanner: The app automatically detects whether you are trying to quickly read a piece of text, a long document, a currency or a barcode.
- Smart Guidance: The app guides you on how to point the camera and finds the best angle to have the most accurate results
- Quick Read: Instantly read the text presented in front of the rear camera
- Document: Read longer documents with the assistance of smart guidance. Once the text has been recognized, use VoiceOver commands to navigate through the recognized text and share it to other apps.
- Currency: Recognize currencies and hear the value of a banknote
- Barcode: Scan barcodes to hear the name and brand of the products with additional information
- Object Explorer: Scan your physical environment and hear about the objects that are around.
- Import: Read and explore text from the photos in your camera roll. Also you can send them directly from any other apps with using "Supersense Image" tool in your share menu.
- Read History: Display your text recognition history in a single screen so you can navigate through the recently recognized text and share it to other apps
Most features work without an internet connection so that the blind or visually impaired user can use it in any situation. The app has full VoiceOver accessibility support and is available in multiple languages. Whenever you get stuck, you can always find our tutorial under Menu or request a call and we will reach you to give personal training on how to use Supersense.
Supersense is developed by Mediate, an MIT-spinoff AI start-up based in Boston. Mediate develops innovative computer vision systems with the support of the National Science Foundation and the US Department of Veterans Affairs. This app is just the first step in our mission to develop groundbreaking AI solutions for people with visual disabilities. We have developed the app with principles of human-centered design and with the assistance of blind and visually impaired users. We also partnered with many organizations that help the blind and low vision community.
If you would like any assistance or help, please email us at feedback@mediate.tech. We always love to hear ideas and feedback from the blind and visually impaired community.
Subscription Plans:
Supersense has limited access to all features. If you would like unlimited access, we have created subscription plans.
- Monthly Subscription: $4.99
- Yearly Subscription: $49.99
- Lifetime Subscription: $99.99
These subscription plans help us to continuously develop new features to provide immense value to the blind and the visually impaired.
If you choose to purchase a subscription, the payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. All subscription plans automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. If you don't choose to purchase a subscription plan, you can simply continue using designated Supersense features for free.
You can read our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy from here: https://mediate.tech/policies
We hope you will enjoy your new super sense!
Comments
A great new app for my vision asstants toolbox
Perhaps it wasn't the smartest move in light of current circumstances, but I already bought the lifetime subscription for this app. My thinking is that it's great to have a variety of these apps because some will do better than others depending on the situation. I like that this one functions similarly to seeing AI; no need to press buttons or anything to have it start reading whatever the camera sees.
Just Got the Free Version
I just downloaded it today and it seems to be very good. I have to see if I have any more iTunes gift cards because I think so. If I do I'm probably upgrading to one of the subscription plans once my trial expires. But I have Seeing AI and now this. I just downloaded Judy Dixon's "Getting Visual Assistance with an iPhone", and will get plenty of practice between her great book and these 2 apps.
Very efficient
This app is great. it figures out what I want to scan, gives efficient scanning guidance, and reads it with the best accuracy I've ever seen in a scanning app. Great work, keep it up!
Cool, but do I need it
I already have Envision AI which I found to be one of the best. This, Envision and Seeing AI all seem to do the same thing. THis one seems less complicated, but I don't really find either of the others complicated anyway. What makes this one better? Is it more accurate? Or is it just different? EIther way it's nice to have a new one.
Oh, you need it!
Per my experience, it's definitely more accurate. I also have a lot of faith in the development team. They are really open to adding new features, and seem to be working toward making this app very universal to be able to scan all types of documents automatically.
Has anyone tested currency?
Hi all.. When this came out, I did a few tests. some of which were poor, I blame my acuracy. However when I tested a 20 which I knew was right, the recognition was terrible. I pointed this out politely and was assured it would be fixed. I don't think I'll ever get used to the idea of the subscription model. So I wish them well, but unless there was a major update I couldn't live without, I'd smile and keep reading. And if the currency reader was fixed, all the more power to them.
AwesomeTastic
I really love how intuitive this app is and how great a job it does with reading text. This is definitely earned a permanent spot in my phone.
It is not available in Greece
Others in Europe are able to download it?
Any differences?
This is in no way to criticize this app, but how does this differ from apps like TapTapSee, Seeing AI, Envision AI, Voice Dream Scanner, and other apps designed for this purpose?
I just downloaded this app…
I just downloaded this app and so far I love it! I think it will be my go to app. It blows seeingAI out of the water! Wish I had this app earlier! The reason why I never got it was because I was under the impression it only worked on newer Iphones.
AI Scene Descriptions
I saw this app is on sale again so I opened it up and I think it now has some ai stuff built in like scene description. Has anyone tried this?
It still seems a lot of money when there are so many good free options. Is there anything that sets it apart from the others?
Supersense a vast improvement.
I have had this app for some years now and I can honestly say that the new image descriptions are much improved. It is a shame that such descriptions cannot be obtained of photographs already on the device. If you import an image or access it via the Share Sheet it will not describe the photo.
I understand that without the accompanying image it is difficult to judge the result, but here’s a description I received using my iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The image shows an outdoor scene taken during the day under an overcast sky. In the foreground, there is a rough tarmac surface with visible cracks and patches of grass growing through. Beyond the tarmac is an area of grass with uneven, taller patches suggesting it has not been mowed recently.
In the middle ground, there is a sloping, grassy area leading up to a property fenced off by a low brick wall and hedges. The property includes a house with a white façade and a dark roof, which appears to be a bungalow—the style of single-story housing typical in some regions. An evergreen conifer tree stands prominently to one side of the building, adding a touch of greenery against the dull sky.
To the right of the bungalow and set slightly higher is another, larger building with a two-story appearance. It has stone walls and large windows reminiscent of a style sometimes seen in converted churches or old schoolhouses, although its exact use is not clear from the photo. The windows seem to have arch-like designs at the top, which contributes to the building's distinct architectural character.
There are no people or moving vehicles in the image, giving it a quiet, static feel. The photo seems to have been taken from a road or pathway looking across towards the buildings. The overall atmosphere suggests a residential area that is peaceful, and somewhat spacious with larger property plots. The weather and general appearance indicate it could be in a rural or semi-rural location possibly in the UK or another region with a similar climate and architectural styles.
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As you can see it is remarkably detailed and I congratulate them on this.
Will Have to Check This Out Again...
Wow, yet another app that does AI descriptions! And a somewhat familiar one at that. I'm definitely checking it out again once I get that new phone and am up and running with it. My personal assistant just hooked up a tabletop lamp today which I got for Christmas, so I think I'll have better luck scanning things. He and I tried out the lamp and it works like it should. I must admit I prefer these free apps for the stated reason, and since I'm hoping to get at least one other paid app. I also got another Apple gift card for Christmas.
I'm assuming it's using chat gpt?
The way it writes descriptions is very much like that service.
I've tried the app again and was impressed that it was able to get some things but it's not worth me buying it because it wasn't able to scan little tiny bottles and circle containers, they had cream and other things in them.
These apps are great but perhaps a stand alone thing will do the trick in the future. I'm imagining a robot arm/clamp that you put the item in and it scans for you, doing a 3d scan, and is able to find the barcode straight away.
I'd prefer it on the phone of course, but I have issues with my hands so having something to hold the item for me would be amazing.
@Malcolm13
Have you tried Be My AI? If so, how does it compare? Hopefully they will add share sheet support soon as it is really useful.
I'm still not sure what sets this app apart from the free alternatives. I tried it the other day when trying and failing to identify something with seeing ai. Neither worked in this case but super sense did seem a bit quicker. And I like the funky music it plays.
I dropped my keys. Can this app help me find them?
I'm wondering if this app would be any use finding stuff I drop, like keys, a pill or a tube of toothpaste. No, I don't drop things that often, probably because it's a royal pain to find stuff after I've drop it, but having an app that would spare me from having to crawl all around on the floor, sweeping my hands back and forth, would be a big plus.
It does have an object detect mode.
The problem is, it's crap. I tried to find a door with it and it just didn't work.