Sullivan Plus
Accessible reading app for iPhone and Android devices.
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Product description
Sullivan Plus is a free smartphone visual aid app available for both Apple and Android devices that can detect and read aloud text, describe images, recognise colour and indicate current lighting levels in your surroundings. There is also a basic magnification function for enlarging objects and text.
Sullivan Plus highlights
Sullivan Plus can be helpful for:
- Recognising text,
- Describing the environment around you,
- Detecting colour and getting an approximate indication of current lighting levels.
I use Sullivan Plus to quickly identify text with its OCR facility. It is still one of my favourite go-to apps for quick responses.
Note for magnification users: The pros and cons are listed next to each other.
Pros
- Sullivan Plus app is available for Apple iPhone and Android devices.
- Sullivan Plus is a free app.
Cons
- Some functions require an internet connection.
Ease of use
Easy
Set up time
Estimate: 30 minutes
Price range
Free.
Please check the suppliers website below for current and accurate pricing.
Learn more
- There is some useful information available on the Sullivan Plus blog.
Manufacturer details
You can find more information about this product by contacting the manufacturer.
Website: https://www.mysullivan.org/
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