Skip to main content
AppleVis

Main navigation

  • Apps
  • Forum
  • Blog
    • Podcast
    • Guides
    • Hardware & Accessory Reviews
    • Bug Tracker
    • Developer Resources
  • Log in

Welcome to AppleVis

AppleVis is the go-to online resource for blind and low vision users of Apple products such as the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Our mission is to empower people by providing information on accessibility features, accessible apps, and workarounds, as well as fostering a community of support and sharing of knowledge.

Our community is diverse and inclusive, welcoming people from all around the world, and draws upon a wealth of individual knowledge and experience to help each other in getting the most from Apple hardware and software. With a active and supportive community, and a wealth of collective knowledge and experience, AppleVis is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to fully utilize their Apple products and stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility developments.

Getting Started With Your First Mac, iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch

Getting started with a new Apple product can be overwhelming. To help, we offer curated lists of selected content from our website to help you familiarize yourself with the accessibility features of your device, and answer many of your initial questions. Whether you're new to Apple or an experienced user, these lists will provide valuable information to help you start using your device with confidence.

  • Getting started with your first Mac
  • Getting started with your first iPhone or iPad
  • Getting started with your first Apple Watch

These lists offer just a sample of the wide range of help and information available on AppleVis. They are intended to provide a starting point for learning about your new Apple product, but there is much more to discover. We encourage you to explore the rest of the website, take advantage of the community support and resources available, and continue to learn as you use your device.

Also be sure to browse our iOS & iPadOS, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV App Directories, in which you will find information submitted by our community on the accessibility of 1000s of applications.

If you are looking for iOS and iPadOS apps which have been developed specifically for blind or low vision users and which will help you in your daily life, you can find our list of these here.

Latest Posts And Updates

Using Perky Duck on the Mac

Forum Topic by Chris
0 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 2 weeks ago

iPhone won’t go into recovery mode, Max says it can’t install necessary software, what can I do

Forum Topic by Dominic
36 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 2 weeks ago

Apple Watch saying pause_666 after an item gets read out

Forum Topic by Dominic
0 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 2 weeks ago

iOS 17 beta 4 rerelease is out, along with public beta 2

Forum Topic by Levi Gobin
10 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 2 weeks ago

iOS and hearing aids

Forum Topic by Brian
1 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 2 weeks ago

MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by MamaPeach45
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
13 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 2 weeks ago

WebDAV Server

Mac App Directory by Stelios Platsis
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
0 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 2 weeks ago

VoiceOver not navigating Microsoft outlook calendar

Forum Topic by PJ29
1 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 2 weeks ago

converting m4a to mp3 on the iPad Pro

Forum Topic by Justin Harris
2 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 2 weeks ago

Is stage manager accessible with Voiceover?

Forum Topic by Justin Harris
0 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 2 weeks ago

Voicemail tone not being heard after installing beta for iOS 17.

Forum Topic by John W. Hess
3 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 2 weeks ago

Battery app free for iOs.

Forum Topic by Sabrina
6 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 3 weeks ago

Raivo Authenticator

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Rasgueo
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.
1 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 3 weeks ago

personal voice with voiceover

Forum Topic by Cory K
6 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 3 weeks ago

Empire Manager (Civ Manager)

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Panais
Usability Rating: The app is totally inaccessible.
22 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 3 weeks ago

Apple Releases iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6 With Bug Fixes and Security Updates

Blog Post by AppleVis
25 comments. Last update or comment 4 weeks ago

Navigating by specific heading levels on Mac

Forum Topic by James Malone
4 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 3 weeks ago

Does someone know of a Weather Plus alternative for MacOS?

Forum Topic by Rasgueo
2 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 3 weeks ago

alex sometimes switches to samantha for a second and then switches back

Forum Topic by Troy
3 comments. Last update or comment 1 month 3 weeks ago

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for July 2023

Blog Post by AppleVis
0 comments. Last update or comment 4 weeks ago

Pagination

  • Previous page
  • 27
  • Next page

Trending Posts

  • Artificial Sweetener: ChatGPT and Me (Blog Post) was flagged as trending 2 days 2 hours ago
  • What's New in iOS 17 Accessibility For Blind and Deaf-Blind Users (Blog Post) was flagged as trending 2 days 22 hours ago
  • Please Apple, Make Safari Respond! (Forum Topic) was flagged as trending 3 days 18 hours ago
  • iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Accessibility Report: VoiceOver, Braille, and Low Vision Issues and Improvements (Blog Post) was flagged as trending 5 days 12 hours ago
  • Announcing the release of a near professional quality recording of "Personal power, Second edition" by Michael Feir (Forum Topic) was flagged as trending 6 days 16 hours ago
more

Latest Recommendations

  • VDScan () was recommended 1 day 19 hours ago
  • GarageBand () was recommended 2 days 11 hours ago
  • Soundnote () was recommended 2 days 11 hours ago
  • myNoise | Relax, Sleep, Work () was recommended 2 days 11 hours ago
  • 1Timer - Voice Timer () was recommended 2 days 11 hours ago
more

Top Recommendations

61. Seeing AI
43. Timecrest
42. BlindSquare
38. Voice Dream - Screen Reader
36. Dice World Game - Farkle Yatzy
33. A Blind Legend
31. Audio Game Hub
30. BARD Mobile
27. Swordy Quest: An RPG Adventure
26. FEER
more

Support AppleVis

If you enjoy and value AppleVis, please consider joining Club AppleVis by making a single or recurring micro donation

Connect

Follow us on Mastodon

Site Information

  • About
  • Club AppleVis
  • FAQ
  • Contact

Unless stated otherwise, all content is copyright AppleVis. All rights reserved. © 2023 | Accessibility | Terms | Privacy