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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

Grim Tides - Old School RPG

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by Panais
Usability Rating: There are some minor accessibility issues with this app, but they are easy to deal with.
3 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks ago

Voiceover Bug Effecting Facebook App In Latest iOS beta.

Forum Topic by Steve Mann
5 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks ago

thoughts on iPhone 14 pro

Forum Topic by Dennis Long
7 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks ago

Blind Quest 2 - The Frost Demon it's now Available for iOS!

Forum Topic by Uruz03
1 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks ago

Blind Quest 2

iOS and iPadOS App Directory by AnonyMouse
Usability Rating: The app is fully accessible without the use of VoiceOver
0 comments. Last update or comment 2 weeks 5 days ago

Otterbox Defender Belt Clip As Kick Stand

Forum Topic by Pete De Vasto
9 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 1 day ago

Apps not downloading again from the watch, so why?

Forum Topic by Ashleigh Piccinino
5 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 1 day ago

What streaming services available on the Apple TV hardware allow for atmos and audio description at the same time?

Forum Topic by The Oliver Kennett
0 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 1 day ago

automatically taking a selfie using iPhone 14 pro

Forum Topic by Dennis Long
4 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 1 day ago

backup my recorded sessions with iCloud, is it ok?

Forum Topic by Ramy
1 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 1 day ago

Voice Dream Reader and filling PDF docs

Forum Topic by Dawn 👩🏻‍🦯
1 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 2 days ago

Using android studio on mac

Forum Topic by Tristo
1 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 2 days ago

Seeking some tips from blind developers

Forum Topic by Taz
1 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 1 day ago

Downloading an image from google images

Forum Topic by Tristo
0 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 2 days ago

Boot Camp Assistant Partition Slider with VoiceOver in Big Sur

Forum Topic by Chris
5 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 3 days ago

WorkOutDoors app: is it accessible?

Forum Topic by Knut
0 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 3 days ago

Really weird problem with Dolby on

Forum Topic by glassheart
0 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 3 days ago

Older watch but have many questions based on Apple Watch in general

Forum Topic by Ashleigh Piccinino
7 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 3 days ago

In IOS 16.1, How can I make a Siri Shortcut to open a specific folder in the native notes app?

Forum Topic by cool cat
6 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 3 days ago

Touch typing on Watch, and what about changing VOiceOver Default language?

Forum Topic by Ramy
5 comments. Last update or comment 3 weeks 4 days ago

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