About Speakaboo: AI vision for blind iPhone users
Creating the fastest way to get answers to your questions
Our Story
Speakaboo started as a simple companion app for our nonverbal navigation tool, BEN (still in Beta). But its minimalist design and focus on speed took on a life of its own when it resonated with our users. What began as a hackathon project grew into something bigger after we connected with the blind community, volunteering at local charities, and even taking on part time work at a nonprofit for the visually impaired. This hands on approach helped us understand real user needs and shaped Speakaboo into the fast, intuitive solution you see today.
Our Mission
Speed + Simplicity = Speakaboo. We believe the best technology is the kind that gets out of your way and delivers results in an instant. We know that every second counts. Our mission is to keep our tools simple and fast, so you can focus on what matters most: living your life, not fiddling with an app.
Our Team
We're volunteers for a blind and low vision community. We are also creators who thrive on creativity and empathy.
With each of us playing to our strengths, we share one goal. To make everyday life easier through simple, fast technology.
Recognition
Patrick presented Speakaboo at CSUN 2025, the largest assistive technology conference in the world.
“Now with apps like Seeing AI, the Be My Eyes ‘Be My AI’ feature, The Aira Explorer ‘Access AI’ or even the new Speakaboo, you too can see your surroundings.”
Speakaboo users on the AppleVis community forum call it their favorite AI app, the fastest scene describer for iPhone, and a lock screen staple.