Built-in spoken responses
Lumyeye reads its answers aloud. This comparison did not evaluate the exact screen-reader workflow of each competitor.
Comparison 2026
Lumyeye Pro vs Seeing AI,
Be My Eyes, Aira, Envision.
Pricing, features, platforms. The factual comparison of apps for blind and visually impaired users, no fluff, verified public sources.
Hardware compatibility
Lumyeye Pro now works through VIVE Eagle smart glasses.
The Android integration adds a hands-free option to the comparison: eye-level camera, open-ear audio, phone asleep in your pocket, and listening controlled from the button on the left temple.
See the verified specificationsThe table
6 solutions, key criteria.
Horizontally scrollable on mobile.
| Criterion | Lumyeye Pro | Lumyeye Classic | Seeing AI | Be My Eyes | Aira | Envision Glasses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $16.99 | $14.90 | Free | Free | Free Access AI; human plans from $26/month (20 minutes); free Access Partner offers | $1,899 Read / $2,499 Home / $3,499 Professional purchase Glasses listed sold out; free Envision App. Optional Read/Home feature-update pass: $199/year after the included period. |
| Platform | iOS 17.6+ · Android 9+ | iOS · Android | iOS · Android | iOS · Android | iOS · Android | Proprietary glasses |
| OCR reading (mail, books, labels) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (Be My AI) | Access AI or interpreter | ✓ |
| Scene description (photo) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (Be My AI) | Access AI or interpreter | ✓ |
| Live Vision streaming (real-time) | ✓ | - | - | - | Live video w/ agent | ✓ |
| Capture a photo in the app | ✓ | ✓ | Not verified | ✓ (Be My AI) | Not verified | Not verified |
| Import an existing photo | ✓ (voice command to Photos) | - | - | ✓ (manual import in Be My AI) | ✓ (manual import in Access AI) | Not verified |
| Live information (weather, hours, news) | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - |
| Built-in spoken response | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (Seeing AI reads and describes aloud) | ✓ (Be My AI) | Not verified | ✓ |
| Screen-reader compatibility | ✓ | ✓ | Not verified | ✓ VoiceOver / TalkBack | Not verified | Not verified |
| Activate by tap or double-tap anywhere | ✓ | - | - | - | - | Physical button |
| Voice onboarding on first launch | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - |
| Signup at first launch | None on Pro trial email at 1st payment | Apple / Google sign-in | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Spotify, Google Maps and send mail by voice | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - |
| Phone calls and voice SMS | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - |
| Calendar, Timers, Memo and iPhone battery by voice | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - |
| Built-in color detector | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | Via agent | ✓ |
| Human volunteer or interpreter help | - | - | - | Optional volunteers, not required Be My AI works without a call | Optional trained interpreters paid plans or free Access Partner offers | - |
| Main languages | EN · FR · ES · AR | EN · FR · ES · AR | EN + 10 more | 180+ languages | EN | EN + 60 more |
| Published processing location | ✓ EU hosting | ✓ EU hosting | Not verified here | Not verified here | Not verified here | Not verified here |
| Published retention information | See privacy policy | See privacy policy | Not verified here | Not verified here | Not verified here | Not verified here |
| Temporary conversation context | 20 max actions, reset on close separate from saved files | - | - | - | - | - |
Method: features and prices were compared from publishers' official pages and store listings, checked September 9, 2026. Envision store prices and availability, Aira human plans and Lumyeye Pro US subscription prices rechecked October 7, 2026: Envision store and US App Store. Sources include Be My AI, Aira subscriptions, Aira Explorer and the Envision App. “Not verified” means the reviewed sources did not confirm the characteristic. Lumyeye Pro includes 40 free queries; Live Vision has a daily allowance. SMS opens a composer that requires Send confirmation, and email sends a one-shot message without an inbox. If information is inaccurate, email contact@lumyeye.com.
Dedicated devices
OrCam vs BlindShell vs Lumyeye Pro.
One page now compares the high-end wearable visual aid, the physical-button phone and the iPhone-based Lumyeye Pro experience with its 26 voice and AI vision features.
Why Lumyeye
Three Lumyeye features to consider.
Voice commands for everyday phone tasks
Lumyeye Pro supports voice commands for Spotify, Google Maps, Mail, SMS, calls, Calendar, Timers, Memo and battery. Exact availability depends on the platform and action.
Built in France, strict GDPR, ephemeral memory
AI requests, saved files, account, support, billing and technical logs can have different retention periods. See the Lumyeye privacy policy for details; this table does not infer competitors' practices.
Frequently asked
Everything we're asked about alternatives.
Lumyeye is paid while Seeing AI and Aira are free, why?
Lumyeye uses a direct subscription: $14.90 per month for Classic or $16.99 per month for Pro. Seeing AI is free. Aira's Access AI is free for all users; human interpreter plans start at $26 per month for 20 minutes, with free Access Partner offers.
Be My Eyes connects you with a volunteer, is that better?
Be My Eyes offers two separate options: Be My AI describes photos and reads text without calling a volunteer, while a volunteer video call remains optional when human help is wanted. Lumyeye and Be My Eyes can complement each other according to the task.
Is Lumyeye really independent from other apps?
Lumyeye opens supported apps you already use, including Spotify, Google Maps and Mail. It does not replace them; supported commands go through Lumyeye by voice.
What about Android?
Lumyeye Pro is available on iOS 17.6+ and Android 9+. Lumyeye Classic also remains available on both platforms. Download Lumyeye Pro on Google Play.
Why doesn't Lumyeye Pro require an account on open?
Lumyeye Pro provides 40 free queries without a credit card; an email is requested at the first payment. Lumyeye Classic offers Apple or Google sign-in. Competitors' signup requirements were not rechecked for this update.
How is Lumyeye Pro activated?
A simple tap or double-tap anywhere on screen triggers listening. Sleep mode is automatic at the end of the answer. To interrupt an ongoing answer, a single or double tap is enough. The whole screen is the active zone, you don't have to target anything, unlike apps that demand a specific button.
Recorded examples · reviewed October 6, 2026
See the recorded tasks before you choose.
A feature table describes availability; a recording shows how one task unfolds. Use these examples to inspect the Lumyeye Pro workflow before trying it on your own phone.
Read a restaurant menu
Watch the camera read visible menu text and answer a spoken question. This example does not establish reading accuracy for every document.
Describe a photo
See a spoken description requested for a photo on an iPhone. Other images and conditions can produce different results.
Prepare a text message
Watch a message prepared for Bob. The user still needs to activate Send in the iPhone message composer; this recording does not demonstrate Android.
These are demonstrations published by Lumyeye Pro and recorded on an iPhone, not independent tests against the other products in this comparison. Each video page includes a written description of the example.
Try the tasks that matter to you
Use your own device and familiar materials. Try a short printed page, a photo and a message to a trusted contact. Note task completion, the prompts or gestures needed, and whether the spoken result is useful. This is a personal trial checklist, not a published performance score.
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Try it yourself.
40 free queries on Lumyeye Pro. No credit card. No account to create.