TenjiScan - Braille OCR Reader
Braille Camera Translator
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Point your camera at braille and read it instantly. Learning mode with mastery tracking and voice readout. Scan, learn, convert — all in one free app.
Point your camera. Read any braille instantly.
A simple braille camera translator for Japanese and English.
Ever wondered what those raised dots say on handrails, elevator buttons, or medicine boxes? TenjiScan turns your camera into a braille reader — snap a photo and get the translation in seconds.
-- Key Features --
Scan & Translate
Aim your camera at braille and tap the shutter. You can also import photos from your library.
Multi-row Braille
Signs with two or more rows of braille, like restroom signs, are translated row by row in a single scan.
Text to Braille Converter
Type any Japanese text and see the corresponding braille patterns displayed in real time.
Auto Voice Readout
Hear the translation spoken aloud as soon as scanning completes. Adjust speed to your preference.
Learn Braille
Browse Japanese kana including voiced and contracted sounds, English A-Z, and number patterns. Two-cell display shows prefix marks accurately. Track your progress with mastery marks.
VoiceOver Support
Every element on screen has accessibility labels and hints. Designed for users who rely on assistive technology.
-- About Accuracy --
Recognition accuracy varies depending on shooting angle, lighting, and surface condition. Faint or curved braille may not be recognized correctly. Translation results are for reference only and are not guaranteed to be accurate. For critical information, please consult a specialist or official source.
Tips for better results:
- Scan from about 30cm away
- Point the camera straight at the braille
- Use good lighting and avoid shadows
- Scan fewer dots at a time for higher accuracy
-- Supported Languages --
Japanese Braille (JIS standard)
English Braille (UEB Grade 1)
-- Who Is This For? --
- Students and professionals learning braille
- Family members and caregivers supporting visually impaired people
- Educators and volunteers
- Anyone curious about the braille around them
-- Pricing --
All core features are free.
- Ad removal (optional one-time purchase)
- Tip jar for development support (optional)
Terms of Use: https://sss3yai.com/tenjiscan-terms/
Privacy Policy: https://sss3yai.com/tenjiscan-privacy/
Ratings & Reviews
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FIXED
- Fixed an issue where braille recognition could fail to initialize on some devices, leaving captures stuck
- Fixed cases where the app could become unresponsive during scanning
IMPROVED
- Added a support contact path for users on incompatible devices
- Moved recognition to a background queue for improved stability
The developer, Ryo Takaoka, 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 Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Ryo Takaoka
- Size
- 56 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English and Japanese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- 広告を除去 $0.49
- Small Tip $0.99
- Medium Tip $2.99
- Large Tip $9.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 sss3yai