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.
Jackie, Sullivan Plus user

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. 

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Manufacturer details

You can find more information about this product by contacting the manufacturer.

Websitehttps://www.mysullivan.org/

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