NantMobile Money Reader

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Description of App: 

NantMobile Money Reader instantly recognizes currency and speaks the denomination, enabling people experiencing visual impairments or blindness to quickly and easily identify and count bills. Point the camera of your iOS device at a bill and the application will tell you the denomination in real-time. Twenty one currencies are supported: the US Dollar, Australian Dollar, Bahraini Dinar, Brazilian Real, Belarusian Ruble, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Euro, Hungarian Forint, Israeli Shekel, Indian Rupee, Japanese Yen, Kuwaiti Dinar, Mexican Peso, New Zealand Dollar, Polish Zloty, Russian Ruble, Saudi Arabian Riyal, Singapore Dollar, and United Arab Emirates Dirham. Featuring our patented and proprietary recognition technology, the NantMobile Money Reader makes it as easy to recognize bills as possible. There’s no need to hold the iOS device still or capture a photo and wait for a result. Recognition happens instantly--in real-time. The app does not require an internet connection, which means it will read money at any location, and at anytime. NantMobile Money Reader is a helpful mobile assistant that’s simple and easy to use. While shopping, use the application to verify money while checking out or to ensure you are getting the right amount of change back. It can be used to quickly and easily sort money with independence and confidence. The denomination is also displayed on the iOS device's in high contrast large numerals, for those having sufficient vision to make use of the display. NantMobile Money Reader provides Voice Over support for several languages including English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Polish, Portugese, Russian, Korean, Finnish, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Japanese, Greek, Hungarian, and Mandarin. Disclaimer: This app should not be used to detect counterfeit currency or be solely relied upon for money identification. The app should be used with discretion, to ensure privacy, as it both announces denominations, and displays denominations in large print. The built-in light on many iOS devices may sufficiently illuminate currency to make it visible for some distance away.

Apple Watch Support: 

No

Version: 

2.6

Free or Paid: 

Free

Device(s) App Was Tested On: 

iPhone

iOS Version: 

11.0.1

Accessibility Comments: 

This app is very accessible and works very quickly.

VoiceOver Performance: 

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labeling: 

All buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability: 

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.

App Store Link: 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/looktel-...

Developer's Website: 

http://www.looktel.com/money-reader

Developer's Twitter Username: 

@LookTel

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58 Comments

#1 Works even with screen curtain on

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I forgot to add that this app works even if you have your screen curtain on, and even if you are not holding your iPhone very steady, although it may take a few seconds more to recognize and announce the bill if this is the case. Your bills do not have to be in any particular orientation, nor do they have to be completely separated. The app also worked accurately and reproducibly on bills that were folded in half or in thirds, where only part of the bill was visible, though identification may take longer. It also works on crumpled bills. If you have a pile of overlapping notes, arranged in a fan, and slowly move the camera from left to right, it will announce different denominations. However, it will continue to repeat the denomination of the bill currently in its field ("$1", "$1", etc.) until shifted onto another target, so you may want to process your notes separately. Also, the camera stays on and active as long as the app is running in the foreground, so remember to click the Home button when you're done to turn the camera off and exit the app.

#2 Esther, thanks for reviewing

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Esther, thanks for reviewing this app, it works exactly as you described, I am very pleased to finally find a solid money recognition app for the iPhone (it's even better and easier to use than any hardware solution I've tried) , I tried it with different lighting conditions and angles and it seems to work every time, I gotta say this is a must have app, here's hoping their upcoming accessibility apps are as good as this one.

#3 I am very impressed with this

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I am very impressed with this app. I was sure there was more to it than this, but nope, just point your phone at the bill and it tells you what it is! Simple as that! awesome stuff!

#4 LookTel also works with the iPad 2

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This app also works with the second generation iPad which, like the iPod Touch 4G, has a camera. We speculated this was true, but the original app was released before the iPad 2 debuted. The developers of LookTel confirmed this information at CSUN, and also mentioned that they plan to add a vibration mode in the next version of the app for deaf blind user accessibility, and that subsequent release versions will add support for Canadian and UK currencies, in response to feedback and requests.

#5 Looktel

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The opening screen just has the logo on it and since this logo isn't announced it is possible to be confused if the app is opened or not.

#6 Updates

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LookTel now recognizes Euro for our friends over seas in Europe. What's New in Version 2.1 Fixed bug for some Euro translations. Added support for several currencies including EUR, GBP, CAD, and AUD, and Voice Over support with multiple languages.

#7 braille support added!

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I don't see a vibration mode, however, instead of self voiceing, the app now utilizes VO for its results. As such, braille devices are now supported! This is a very good and reliable app!

#8 A Few Changes

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Looktel now costs $9.99. However, it now also recognizes several different currencies in addition to U.S.

#9 Version 2.2 update improves speed and accuracy of identification

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The latest update to LookTel Money Reader (v. 2.2, November 29, 2011) brings performance gains in speed and accuracy. This appears to resolve issues some users had with the version 2.0 update which, although it brought support for recognizing international currencies, slowed down the speed of recognition. The improved performance applied to all currencies I tried (U.S., Canadian, Australian, and Euros -- no Pound notes currently.) Since version 2 of LookTel, you turn the mute switch on if you want denominations reported as tones instead of announced. One dollar is a single, low tone. Five dollars are three low tones. Ten dollars is a single, short high blip. Twenty dollars is two short, high blips. Fifty Euros gives three short, high blips. The app will announce the bills with or without VoiceOver turned on, but will leave off qualifiers if VoiceOver is not turned on (e.g. just "10 dollars" instead of "10 Canadian dollars" or "10 Australian dollars"; but will use distinct voices for each country's currency, although speaking speed is fixed.) This is a very good update.

#10 Works great!

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Majorly impressed with this app just like everyone else. Only blip I noticed is that it doesn't recognize the brand new Canadian plastic money - the $100 bills just came out and I got a couple for Christmas. Tried to have the app recognize them out of curiosity but no go - didn't expect it to since it's new. And not sure if Money Reader would recognize a regular paper $100 bill? Has anyone tried? I'm sure LookTell will update eventually once the more common bills crop up. As it is, the plastic money has Braille on it. I think the $50, $20, $10 and $5 are coming out in consecutive years.

#11 over priced

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I would get this app, but tbh I think it is a little over priced (£6.99 in the UK).

#12 Cost

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As apps go this might seem overpriced. However, I would rather spend $9.99 U.S. for an app on my Iphone than spend $100 on something like the IBill. Same thing goes for Looktel recognizer or Digit-eyes. I almost spent $130 on the Pen Friend Labler. I'm so glad that I didn't.

#13 agree with the LookTell recogniser.

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Yeh, I totally agree with the LookTell Recogniser... However, in the UK the RNIB make this note detector and it is only priced at £1.25, so im guessing nomore than $2 in the US right? so for me there is a cheaper option and I guess thats why im reluctant to buy the app. All you have to do is hold your note against the plastic and once it is securely in place you can detect the note by feeling where the note ends on the note detector. Plus in the USA, is all your money given as notes? because in the UK we have pounds which is a whole lot easier too as they are different shapes etc But will defo check out the looktell recogniser:) and wow u have to pay $130 for the penfriend labeller? it's only £60 in the UK. but I guess that adds up at the end of the day, coz by the time it is converted into your currency and postage costs are included then it will probs add up to the same amount.

#14 Other money reading apps are in the app store like voicy reader

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ARE other money reading apps such as the Voicy money reading app just as efficient as the look tell money reader? Obviously the look tell reader is over priced and this particular one is $6.99. Has anyone had any experience with this, or have any suggestions?

#15 Supported currencies

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Will look tell money reader recognise Indian currency

#16 App Pricing

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I wish people would stop complaining about the pricing of apps. Looking towards adaptive technology pricing apps are compatible compared to pricing within the adaptive technology system of products. Remember this code monkey needs fritos.

#17 India Currency

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Not at this time. However, they will be releasing a new version very soon that will include 14 new currency. So hang tight and we will see what those new currency will be.

#18 inaccurate with some UK currency

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I wouldn't mind paying 7 pounds for the app if it was accurate but when i have tried with a 20 pound note, it keeps telling me that it is 200 euros. it works well with 10 pound notes but with 5 pounds it just goes silent. i really struggle to get it to recognise notes and keep experimenting with different lighting and moving the phone nearer and further away at different angles still with no joy. i am very disappointed.

#19 Version 2.3 updated May 7, 2013 adds new currencies

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Here is the current list of currencies recognized by LookTel Money Reader:

Australian DollarBahraini DinarBrazilian RealBelarusian RubleBritish Pound (including new 50 Pound note)Canadian Dollar (including new 20, 50 & 100 notes)EuroHungarian ForintIsraeli ShekelIndian RupeeJapanese YenKuwaiti DinarMexican PesoNew Zealand DollarPolish ZlotyRussian RubleSaudi Arabian RiyalSingapore DollarUnited Arab Emirates DirhamUnited States Dollar

A quick test on my iPhone 5: the recognition for U.S. dollars seems just as speedy as before.  The 20 Euro note was a bit slow when i tried this on one side (the back side of the note?), and faster when I flipped it over.  (This was the 20 Euro note in contrast with the 5, 10, and 50 Euro notes, which were more easily recognized in my tests.)  I found the previous version, that I still have on my iPhone 4, was a bit more responsive on the Euro notes.  I still find the LookTel Money Reader app faster than alternative recognizer apps that use the iPhone camera.  Will try out with other currencies when I get a chance.

#20 App Crashing

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Since updating the app recently, it now loads and crashes. I rebooted my iPod 4, and uninstalled and reinstalled the app with the same result. Anyone else having any trouble with it?

#21 Version 2.3

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Hello Check carefully the new update 2. 3 And check the contain See the note about the iPod

#22 Thanks

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Thank you Marco. That explains it. Somehow I missed that warning. I guess I'll have to be patient while they fix it. I hope it's soon. This is my go to money app.

#23 new update

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What's New in Version 2.3.1 Support for iPod 4th generation and iPhone 3GS. Supported Currencies: Australian Dollar Bahraini Dinar Brazilian Real Belarusian Ruble British Pound (including new 50 Pound note) Canadian Dollar (including new 20, 50 & 100 notes) Euro Hungarian Forint Israeli Shekel Indian Rupee Japanese Yen Kuwaiti Dinar Mexican Peso New Zealand Dollar Polish Zloty Russian Ruble Saudi Arabian Riyal Singapore Dollar United Arab Emirates Dirham United States Dollar

#24 The alternative telling options

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I really miss the vibration option there we once had in version 1 I think it was. When will they bring that one back? Also, the tone thing don't work at all.

#25 Good application

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thank you to the developer. I really appreciate a money app so I don't always have to depend on someone to tell me what type of money I have.

#26 I heard about this app and I

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I heard about this app and I crushed my keyboard to go to the app store. But when I found it... eur 8,99. Are we crazy? Of course they have to earn money, I understand this things don't grow out of air. But this price is so mad. Maybe if the price included both mac and iPhone apps, but 8,99 each? No thanks. Of course I need things like this, but paying means accepting superiority of a small group. Also, some people complained about its accuracy. I will get it from a promo or something, if any.

#27 its accuracy?

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erm, it couldn't be more accurate if it tried. lol. works perfectly here. but i do know what you mean about cost. seems a bit much for something that just recognises certain items that pass in front of it. but there you go.

#28 I have had no issues with

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I have had no issues with accuracy. It would be nice though if the developers tried to add more currencies, as it can already recognize quite a few, would be great if a universal currency ID app was eventually available. Also thinking about it, I would suggest another useful feature might be if it could also look up exchange rates, so for example you could set the app up so that if you waved a note in front of it it could tell you the denomination of note and then announce what that would be worth in your home currency, just an idea. But even having the ability to access exchange rates through the app would be nice, as I haven't found a totally simple accessible exchange rate checker.

#29 I think the price is well

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I think the price is well worth it. They did say they were going to raise th price to cover the cost of supporting a lot of currencies so I'm all for it and it's all worth it. As for an accessible currency app use currency converter. I will link you to a podcast I did months ago detailing this very accessible exchange rate app. Tc

#30 Version 2.4

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What's New in Version 2.4 New $100 US Dollars New $5 & $10 Canadian Dollars New 2 & 5 Brazilian Reais New 5 Euro

#31 Version 2.4.1 is Out!

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Haven't tried it yet. Let people know your thoughts.

What's New in Version 2.4.1

Improved iOS 8 support

#32 Version 2.4.1

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So happy to know that LookTel Money Reader has been updated for iOS 8.

#33 No new currencies though, I

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No new currencies though, I would love to see an app that could do all world currencies.

#34 World currencies

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Well, write one then. :) And yes, I'm smiling as I write this.

#35 Alert...posible new app crash.

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I can't say don't update up the new version 2.4.1 but since updated to LookTel version the app crashed making impossible to use it.
I don't know what's wrong with but can't use it whenever try to opening crash getting to the home screen I been using closing it with app switcher, rebooting the device and finally reinstalling from the app store without good results.
I'm using iPhone 5S running iOS8.1
please let us know your experience with.

#36 if this is a subset of the

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if this is a subset of the iphone which it looks to be then they are aware of the issue.

Take care.

#37 LookTel Money Reader Fixed for iPhone 5?

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Greetings:

With this latest update, I wold urge iPhone 5 users to try the program to see if, after updating to IOS 8.1, the program works as well as it used to under iOS 7. Since I now have an iPhone 6, and Money Reader is working well for me, I am afraid I am not going to be a good test subject for this.

Thanks.

Cordially,

Curtis Chong

#38 App unusable ever since installation of latest update

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I just installed the new update. The app is completely unusable as it crashes as soon as it is launched. I'm using iPhone 5S with iOS 7.1.2.

#39 What hapens if you update to

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What hapens if you update to 8? maybe it crashes as it no longer supports your ios version.

#40 Nothing change if update to iOS8

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Hi Salman and Marrie.
nothing happens not matter what iOS version you are running on the iPhone 5S device
the only word to describe what happens is impossible to use.
looks like this new update affects only iPhones 5S
I'm using an 5S running iOS8.1
Thanks at iTunes back up I could recover the previous LookTel version.

#41 Hmm. you might want to

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Hmm. you might want to contact them and send them yoru crash logs.

Good luck.

#42 Version 2.4.1 now broken on my 5S

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While the previous version of this app worked fine on my iPhone 5S under IOS 8.1, this latest release of the app (version 2.4.1) launches then immediately closes.
Standard troubleshooting steps did not fix the issue (kill the app via the app switcher and relaunch, delete and reinstall the app, reset the iPhone, etc).
ATT iPhone 5S
IOS 8.1(12B411).
I've sent a note to info@looktel.com and hope others experiencing the issue will do the same.

#43 LookTell money reader and iPhone 5s

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After the latest update looktell money doesn't work on my iPhone 5s too. I use ios 8.1. And unfortunately i don't have backup. But i too wrote to developers. hope they'll fix it soon.

#44 LookTel MoneyReader new release version 2.4.2

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updated on November 13 2013
Looks like the new version works again on iPhone 5S devices
I couldn't find the new update searching on google to update the new features.
but say something about support for iOS7 and iOS8
Should you try to update and see What's new bring to your device
this version fix the issues with the iPhone 5S crashes.

#45 Version 2.4.2 seems to work fine on my 5S

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Kudos to LookTel for the quick turnaround on this bug.
Version 2.4.2 seems to have resolved whatever issue was causing version 2.4.1 to not work correctly on my iPhone 5S.

#46 The new release works on 5S

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Now I've got the letter from developers. They wrote that the new update has been released. And I've found it on AppStore and The looktell really work correctly on my 5S.

#47 LookTel Money Reader for Indonesian Rupiah

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Indonesia is a potential market for LookTel Money Reader. Indonesia is a country with about 250 million people of which over 2 million are blind or partially sighted. More and more blind people in Indonesia are using iPhone, and so to have Indonesian Rupiah in the list of currencies to be identified by LookTel is a benefit for both the blind in Indonesia and the developer of the app. Please add IDR in LookTel's repertoire.

#48 Add Indonesia Rupiah to be recognized by LookTel Money Reader Ap

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I totally agree with the statement above. We really need this app to support our daily activity. I'm really sure that even we have to pay to use this app, we will buy it, as long as the function is useful & we could get more benefit from this app. Anyway, please give a reasonable price also for us & hope to hear a good respond from you.

#49 indonesian currency

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i hope they will support indonesian currency as well, as soon as possible.

#50 LookTel NantMobile Money Reader

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Well seance to changed name but the app for iOS has been updated
Money Reader
What's New in Version 2.5
This version includes updated currency notes, 64-bit support, bug fixes, and general improvements.

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