Documented comparison · 2026
OOrion vs Be My Eyes vs Lumyeye Pro: objects, human help and voice tasks
OOrion, Be My Eyes and Lumyeye Pro overlap in visual assistance but do not use the same workflows. Compare object search, image questions, human assistance and supported phone actions separately.
Reviewed October 10, 2026 by Lumyeye SAS, publisher of Lumyeye Pro. This is a comparison of documented workflows, not an independent test of speed, accuracy, accessibility or superiority. An undocumented feature is not evidence that it is impossible. Check the current app, exact model and regional terms before purchasing.
Compare the tasks and requirements
| Task | OOrion | Be My Eyes | Lumyeye Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core use | Find objects/text and explore nearby items | Be My AI image questions; optional human video assistance | Camera questions and selected phone actions |
| Price | Free on iPhone | Core app and Be My AI free | $16.99/month or $169.99/year |
| Mobile platforms | iPhone; Android announced as coming soon | iOS and Android | iOS 17.6+ |
| Human assistance | Not established as a volunteer network in the cited app page | Volunteer calls and service-directory help | No human volunteer service offered |
| Glasses | Meta glasses support announced | Supported Meta AI glasses: human-assistance calls | — |
Object search and reading
OOrion documents standard and personal objects, text search and nearby-object feedback. Its August 2026 App Store notes add searches based on a brief description, beyond a fixed list. Be My AI describes images and answers questions; its human-help option can also assist with visual tasks. Lumyeye Pro recordings show selected camera and phone interactions. None of these sources establishes a universal accuracy winner.
Privacy: separate the services
OOrion describes local processing for some functions and an optional OpenAI service. Be My Eyes distinguishes Be My AI data, excluded from model training under its policy, from volunteer videos, which have separate research-sharing provisions. Compare the current policies for the specific mode you will use. Temporary conversation context, saved files, diagnostic logs and account records are different data categories. A free price, a company’s home country or the presence of a screen reader does not establish its privacy practices. See Lumyeye Pro’s privacy policy for our own data handling.
Cost and practical fit
Lumyeye Pro supports camera reading, scene questions and selected phone actions on iOS 17.6+. Published US plans are $16.99/month or $169.99/year; 40 trial queries are available. Hardware, permissions, connectivity and the requested action affect what is possible. Compare the free alternatives before subscribing. Twelve monthly Pro payments total $203.88, whereas the published annual plan is $169.99; these are different billing choices, excluding phone and connectivity.
Questions before choosing
Is Be My Eyes only a volunteer service?
No. Be My AI gives image descriptions and answers without contacting a volunteer.
Does OOrion only work on a phone?
OOrion also announces Meta AI glasses support. Confirm the supported model, app version and region before purchase.
Are the apps interchangeable?
No. Their controls, object guidance, human-help options and phone actions differ. Try the tasks that matter to you rather than assuming that a feature label guarantees the same experience.
Test the tasks that matter to you
Try the same familiar letter, label and photo with each product. Record whether you complete the task, any incorrect words, the controls you use, and the help required. Repeat under your normal lighting and with your usual screen reader. A recorded Lumyeye Pro demonstration shows one session, not comparative performance. AI can be wrong; confirm medication instructions with a pharmacist and retain your usual mobility aids.
Inspect the recorded Lumyeye Pro tasks and trial method · Lumyeye Pro usage guide
Sources and review limits
- OOrion: current features and dated release notes
- OOrion: documented app features
- OOrion: Meta glasses announcement
- OOrion privacy policy
- Be My Eyes: app and supported platforms
- Be My Eyes privacy policy: separate video and Be My AI terms
- AppleVis, April–May 2026: OOrion with Meta glasses; individual reports
Sources checked October 10, 2026. Forum contributions are individual, dated experiences, not specifications or representative performance measurements. No installation or laboratory comparison of the competing products was performed for this review.
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