Black Lens
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 9 Oct 2026; it is registered on the App Store and has been in the index since 15 Jun 2026. How this is checked
Black Lens is an accessible camera app for iOS designed for blind, low-vision, and sighted users. It uses face detection, spoken and haptic feedback, and auto-capture to help users frame and take photos confidently, supporting inclusive photography.
Inferred · not functionally tested
Overview
5 featuresPurpose: Enables blind and low-vision users to take well-framed photos using audio, haptic, and visual feedback.
Inferred · not functionally tested
Audience: blind and low-vision users
Inferred · not functionally tested
Functions: Unknown
Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown
Recorded constraints: pricing: paid · license: Proprietary · platforms: MOBILE · deployment: browser, ios
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Record sources: apps.apple.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.
Black Lens sits in PulseGate's Photography category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It enables blind and low-vision users to take well-framed photos using audio, haptic, and visual feedback. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for blind and low-vision users. Basis unknown · not verified: Black Lens is paid, starting at $1.99. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web and iOS.
Steven Johnson builds and maintains Black Lens, and it first shipped in 2025. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 5 catalogued features are face detection, spoken feedback, and haptic feedback.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested
- Face detection
- Spoken feedback
- Haptic feedback
- Auto-capture
- Accessibility features
Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested
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Frequently asked questions about Black Lens
- What does Black Lens do?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Black Lens enables blind and low-vision users to take well-framed photos using audio, haptic, and visual feedback. It is catalogued under Photography on PulseGate.
- Who should use Black Lens?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Black Lens is a consumer product built for blind and low-vision users.
- How much does Black Lens cost?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Paid plans start at $1.99.
- What platforms does Black Lens run on?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Black Lens runs on the web and iOS.
- Is Black Lens still active?
- PulseGate's liveness check found it on 9 Oct 2026.
- What are alternatives to Black Lens?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Lensward, ReLens Cam-DSLR Beauty, and LensAware.LenswardReLens Cam-DSLR BeautyLensAware
- Who develops Black Lens?
- Black Lens is developed by Steven Johnson, based in the United States.
- How long has Black Lens been around?
- Black Lens first shipped in 2025.
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