LocateY
Locate a text with Camera
Only for iPhone
Free
iPhone
Introducing Auto-Snap: Point, find, and capture text automatically. Includes precision red highlighting for easy review.
Here is the unified product description for LocateX v1.1, blending the original mission with the powerful new features:
LocateY: Your Vision Assistant
Struggling to read labels while shopping? LocateY is designed to help individuals with low vision locate and identify text, price tags, and product labels with ease and precision.
What's New in v0.9: Intelligent Auto-Snap
We've transformed LocateY into a smart search-and-capture tool. The new **Auto-Snap** feature instantly captures a high-resolution photo the moment your target text is found—no need to press a shutter button. Every capture includes a "baked-in" **red highlight** precisely circling the text you searched for, so you can review it clearly later.
How to Use It:
1. Search: Open the app and type the keyword you want to find (e.g., "Sodium", "Price", "Ingredients").
2. Scan: Point your camera at the target area. Move your phone slowly to help the focus.
3. Zoom: Use the ergonomic slider to zoom in (up to 5x). Zooming helps the app read small or blurry text from a comfortable distance.
4. Auto-Snap: When the text is found, LocateY automatically snaps a photo and highlights the match.
5. Review & Share: Tap the thumbnail to view your find in full screen with pinch-to-zoom, or share the highlighted image instantly with family or caregivers.
Key Features:
* Real-time Detection: Audio beeps guide you to your target.
* Smart Auto-Snap: Hands-free photo capture upon detection.
* Precision Highlighting: Permanent red circles mark found text in your photos.
* Lefty Mode: Customizable UI layout for left or right-handed use.
* No Sign-In Required: Just open and use.
LocateY — The easiest way to find text in the real world.
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The developer, Qijing Li, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Qijing Li
- Size
- 1.9 MB
- Category
- Shopping
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Created by Qijing Li on 2/5/25