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This site is a mirror of the awesome list on GitHub.

Accessible Android apps for blind and visually impaired users

By AndroidA11Y
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This project is inspired by the German awesome-android-accessibility list by the DroidBlind project. Thanks for your work.

Disclaimer

  1. Since Google's own apps can be considered accessible, they're not included here. This list therefore focuses on apps by third-party developers.
  2. Some apps might not be available in the Play Store, and only on F-Droid or GitHub releases. To install and update these apps, we recommend using apps such as Obtainium or Droid-ify and allowing them to install apps from unknown sources.
  3. Some F-Droid links may point to third-party repositories. Make sure to add the respective repository to your F-Droid client before attempting to download or update the app.
  4. We do not specifically check accessibility using assistive features other than TalkBack and TTS. If an app seems of interest to you, we suggest you try it out with the specific assistive tools you use. Feel free to report any issues you find and we'll adjust the provided information accordingly.
  5. If you find that an app has become inaccessible or differs from the accessibility information provided, let us know. We might not be using every app listed here daily and will quickly take care of the matter.
  6. This list tries to collect as many practical apps as possible. Usefulness is subjective, and an app that doesn't work for you might work for someone else. Please keep to the original intent: accessibility.
  7. Using any of the listed apps is done at your own risk.

Contribution

We appreciate your interest in contributing. You can create an issue in this repository, fork the repository, or email us your suggestion at contact@androida11y.com.
Please make sure that your app meets the following criteria before doing so.
1. Obviously, the app must be accessible with TalkBack without any major additional configuration or installation of other assistive apps. 2. Please include a short, descriptive description of your app. You can also add additional links or information, such as reviews or demonstrations. 3. The app must have an official download source (Google Play, F-Droid, GitHub, developer website). You should link to one of these when submitting the app. No unofficial APK download portals, please. 4. No apps that intentionally harm the device, abuse accessibility services, spy on users, or include any other form of malware or spyware. 5. No illegal content. We do allow apps that might violate specific store terms, but nothing against the law.

App List

Tip: categories are always heading level 3, and apps are heading level 4. Please use your screen reader's navigation keys to comfortably navigate through the list.

Communication

FairEmail

Privacy-respecting, full-featured email client.
Download: Google Play, F-Droid or GitHub – more downloads can be found in the app's GitHub repository under the downloads heading.
License: Free and Open Source with additional pro features available via one-time payment.

Launch Chat

Launch a chat in different messaging apps without saving the number as a contact.
Download: F-Droid or GitHub.
License: Free and Open Source.

Molly

Independent Signal fork with improved features.
Download: F-Droid or GitHub.
License: Free and Open Source.

Games

Constant Motion

Collection of small mini-games.
Download: Developers website.
License: Free demo; all features unlockable with a one-time payment. See the website for info.

Crazyfield

Crazy Party inspired survival mini-game.
Download: Developers website.
License: Free.

Mudpie

Comprehensive MUD client with features such as triggers, aliases and sounds.
Download: GitHub.
License: Free with additional pro features available through GitHub sponsors.

Quizzy

An interactive trivia game inspired by "Kaun Banega Crorepati" (KBC).
Download: GitHub.
License: Free and Open Source.

Multimedia

LitLyric

Audiobookshelf client.
Download: GitHub.
License: Free.

WalkersGuide

Navigation based on OpenStreetMap data.
Download: Google Play, F-Droid, GitHub or Developer website.
License: Free and Open Source.

Social Media

Pachli

Mastodon client.
Download: Google Play, F-Droid or GitHub / Bleeding edge GitHub releases.
License: Free and Open Source.

RedReader

Unofficial Reddit client with awesome accessibility.
Download: Google Play, F-Droid or GitHub.
License: Free and Open Source.

System tools

CPU Info

Shows various hardware information and metrics.
Download: Google Play, F-Droid or GitHub.
License: Free and Open Source.

Lawnchair

Modern launcher.
Download: Google Play or GitHub.
License: Free and Open Source.

MacroDroid

Device Automation.
Download: Google Play.
License: Free with In-app purchases.

NVGT Bridge

Disables screen readers explore by touch function in selectable apps such as games which would otherwise require the screenreader to be disabled.
Download: GitHub.
License: Free and Open Source.

Obtainium

Get app updates directly from the source.
Download: F-Droid or GitHub.
License: Free and Open Source.

SpeakThat

Highly customisable notification reader.
Download: Google Play, F-Droid or GitHub.
License: Free and Open Source.

TapType

Keyboard for the blind, no visually visible keys. You tap where QWERTY keys would be from muscle memory, and a spatial prediction algorithm figures out what you meant. Read more about its functionallity in the app or on the 1st release page.
Download: GitHub.
License: Free.

Text to Speech

Eloquence

The legendary eloquence TTS for Android.
Download: Google Play.
License: Monthly or yearly subscription.

RHVoice

Fast and multilingual speech synthesizer.
Download: Google Play or F-Droid.
License: Free and Open Source.

Uncategorised

Aegis Authenticator

2FA authenticator.
Download: Google Play, F-Droid or GitHub.
License: Free and Open Source.

Birthday Droid

Shows you the birthdays of your contacts and statistics about them.
Download: Google Play or F-Droid.
License: Free and Open Source.

Wear OS