There is no question that the user interface and the speed of getting scans with KNFB Reader is by far the best. However, if you have a document that you want to attempt to keep the paragraph structure, then Prizmo is better than KNFB Reader. But, Prizmo is far, far more tedious to use. I have kept Prizmo on my devices in case of situations where I want the paragraphs retained. Granted that isn't very often. Richard
Sent from my iPod 6 > On Apr 29, 2016, at 10:23 PM, Feliciano Godoy <[email protected]> > wrote: > > The user interface for KNFBReader Great compared to Prizmo. When comparing > theKNFBReader app with other apps for more complicated documents it is > superior. If you're scanning regular letters, thePrizmo App or TextGrabber > plus translator will suffice. The advantage is thatKNFBReader Will also OCR > text from the computer screen. Definitely worth the money even if you don't > have any discounts by using gift cards are waiting for it to be on sale. This > is not a biased opinion, it is based on comparison and experience. > > Regards, > Feliciano > For tech tips and updates, LIKE www.facebook.com/theblindman12v > Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v > >> On Apr 29, 2016, at 9:57 PM, Sieghard Weitzel <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi Tracy, >> >> I think it’s pretty safe to say that if you ever used KNFB Reader you would >> never want to use Prizmo again. I am not saying this because the OCR is that >> much better, but the ease of use for a blind person to use and get great >> results with KNFB Reader is unbelievable. I used to use Prizmo as well as >> well as another OCR app which was popular for a while and for which I forgot >> the name, but once KNFB Reader came out they all went the way of double tap >> and hold, then double tap again to delete. KNFB Reader is expensive, but is >> it ever worth it if you do OCR on a regular bases and you can get it for a >> reasonable deal if you pick up some 20% off iTunes gift cards when they are >> available at various resellers throughout the year and then wait until KNFB >> goes on sale for $75 or so. If you then have discount cards you can get it >> for $60 and it has been on sale for less at times, I think as low as $50 at >> one point in which case it would have been $40 with discounted gift cards. >> >> Regards, >> Sieghard >> >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >> Of Traci Duncan >> Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 8:24 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: How Do You Use iOS? >> >> The apps I use most frequently are: >> >> Prizmo. Which it would be interesting to read a comparison between Prizmo & >> KNFB. >> CamFind, excellent app to scan just about anything. Even importing a >> screenshot. >> CloudClip. I absolutely love this app. I have it on both my iDevices & >> Mac. What I copy to the clipboard is available on each device. Every so >> often, it is a bit buggy & doesn’t copy over right away, but most of the >> time it works brilliantly. >> >> Twitterrific. This is my go to Twitter app. >> TV Remote from xFinity. I use this app a bit more on my iPad, because the >> episodes are in folders. Lol, I use it mostly on my phone to turn the >> channel. ;) >> >> My Fitness Pal. Even if I am not tracking calories, I use this app to >> identify foods & drinks. Learn the serving size & nutrition. >> >> DraftPad. I’ve had this app for a long time, but still find it useful, if I >> quickly want to compose a text or long post, without accidentally sending >> it. :) Lol, I’ve even done things, like while at home I write out a check >> in post for Facebook, because I know I’ll want to check in from the >> restaurant but not necessarily type it out or dictate it in public. >> >> This isn’t an app, but it is a way to use IOS. I have a Safari Icon for the >> website DirectionsForMe.org This website is very handy for obtaining >> directions/instructions for foods & or drinks. I have another Safari icon >> for a local radio station’s playlist. Yet another one for a radio station’s >> weekly stream of it’s Saturday night broadcast. Love those Safari icons. :) >> >> Hopefully the above list is helpful & not too long. >> Traci >> An IOS user since the first gen iPad in 2010. >> >> On Apr 28, 2016, at 9:43 PM, Jeff Samco <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I also use some of Mark's favorite apps. I will add: >> >> Digit-Eyes to generate QR codes on labels. >> QR Reader by QuarKode is the best app I've found for reading QR codes. I >> mostly place them on devices I manage at work in an inventory. >> Voice Brief is a quick means of reviewing news stories. >> Ask Pastor John has daily audio messages I enjoy. from John Piper. >> Fantastical is my calendar of choice. It's flexible and works almost >> flawlessly with VoiceOver. >> Amazon Music has become my music player. I primarily listen to free music >> available because of my Amazon Prime yearly subscription. >> Amazon Elexa allows me to manage the features used by my Amazon Echo. >> HTH, >> Jeff >> >> At 07:42 PM 4/28/2016, you wrote: >> >> Hello Everyone, >> >> I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and the Mac Visionaries Mailing >> List: >> >> I was having lunch with a friend today at a sunny outdoor café and, during >> our conversation, the subject of iOS and the number of apps we use on a >> regular basis came up. As we began listing our favorite apps, I once again >> realized how much iPhone and it’s related apps have revolutionized my life >> in almost every aspect. >> >> Below I will list the apps I used today and/or within the last two days. In >> some cases I will list the name of the app, in others, I will only list the >> type of app. >> >> I hope you will contribute to this thread by listing the apps you use most >> often as I and others would like to get to know you and, perhaps, discover >> an app or two about which we can learn. >> >> Okay, here we go: >> >> 1. >> Clock: >> I use the iOS clock for wake-up alarms and in some cases, to time activities >> such as workouts or cooking. >> >> 2. >> Calendar: >> I use my Calendar for virtually all my appointments. Today, for example I >> was reminded of two upcoming doctor appointments and, of course, today’s >> lunch date. I also used it today to schedule new appointments including a >> date with a person I met via an online dating app which I will list below. >> >> 3. >> Messages: >> I send and receive text/iMessages all through the day for everything from >> staying in touch with friends to financial activity notifications. >> >> 4. >> The Weather app: >> Even though we do not have much variation in our weather patterns out here, >> I usually check the weather at least once a day, before going out. >> >> 5. >> Financial apps: >> I use my financial institutions, including banks and credit card companies, >> apps to transfer funds, pay bills, and monitor account activities. Just as >> an aside, I do not use any third-party services to manage my finances. AT >> this time, I need absolutely no sighted assistance in reading/monitoring >> account activity or paying bills. To me, this is as close to miraculous as >> it gets. Some of you may be too young to understand that there was a time >> in the not-so-distant past, when those of us who were visually impaired had >> virtually no privacy in such matters. This is something that we should >> never forget. >> >> 6. >> Downcast: >> I use Downcast on a daily basis to listen to my favorite podcasts. I also >> use the native podcast app but not to listen to external audio but only to >> listen to material that I have manually tagged for the app such as my >> favorite old-time radio episodes. >> >> 7. >> TV Guide Mobile: >> Even though I don’t watch a great deal of television, last night, for >> example, I used TV Guide Mobile in order to check listings and set my DVR >> for future broadcasts. >> >> 8. >> CVS Pharmacy Mobile >> One of my most favorite apps is CVS Pharmacy Mobile. I use it, regularly, >> to manage and refill my prescriptions. >> >> 9. >> Seeing Eye GPS: >> For me, this is a must-have app. Simply stated, it provides an almost >> unparalleled level of independence in the iOS navigation universe. >> >> 10. >> The K N F B Reader app: >> Even though I have several tools available for OCR, I find that I am using >> the K N F B Reader more and more to take quick snapshots in order to obtain >> information on the fly. >> >> 11. >> The native iOS Twitter App: >> I use this app throughout the day in order to stay up-to-date on current >> events and to participate in the global conversation. It is a must-have, in >> my world. I just love the Moments feature. >> >> 12. >> Maps: >> To me, the native iOS Maps app is like a trusted friend that I can always >> count on. With it, I know that, no matter the situation, I can always find >> my way home. It was because of the marvelous accessibility of Apple Maps >> that convinced me to give up my 6 year subscription to A T & T Navigator, a >> first-class GPS navigation tool in its own right. >> >> 13. >> Apple Pay: >> As I have posted on several occasions, Apple Pay has completely >> revolutionized my point-of-purchase experience. I live in an area where I >> can use Apple Pay on a daily basis, for example, when buying groceries, >> dining out, getting medicine, or even purchasing gifts or office supplies. >> It is absolutely amazing. >> >> 14. >> Online dating apps: >> I have been a long-time advocate of making online dating/online dating apps >> accessible to the blind and low vision. I am pleased to tell you that the >> major online dating services, such as eHarmony.com, have been listening. As >> a result, I use online dating apps to meet new people, on a regular basis. >> >> 15. >> Audio Book apps: >> I use BARD Mobile, iBooks, the Audible.com app, and OverDrive (the public >> library system) app, to enjoy audio books. >> >> 16. >> Terrestrial radio app: >> I find that I am using the ooTunes app, more and more, to catch A.M. talk >> radio when I am in places that cannot receive A.M. signal. >> >> 17. >> Fandango: >> In an era in which audio described movies are becoming more readily >> available, I enjoy using the Fandango app to both browse movie listings and >> purchase tickets. >> >> Finally, of course I use other apps such as the Money Reader app, Skype, 1 >> Password Pro, News Line, OneDrive, the native Camera and Video apps, >> Reminders, Contacts, Email, Music, Notes, etc, very often but to list every >> single app in my iOS Toolbox is not really necessary as my goal is to merely >> start a conversation in which we may all contribute. >> >> I hope you find this useful, or at least entertaining (smile), and I look >> forward to your replies. >> >> Mark >> >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - 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