AppleVis has unveiled its 2025 edition of the Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card, concentrating on the requirements of individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, or have low vision. This report continues the initiative that commenced in 2023, drawing inspiration from Jason Snell’s Six Colors Report Card, which assesses Apple’s annual performance.
Established in 2020 by Be My Eyes, AppleVis offers complimentary resources to support and empower users with visual impairments in utilizing Apple products. The 2025 report is grounded in a thorough survey aimed at users who have interacted with Apple products over the past year, soliciting their evaluations of various accessibility features.
The survey indicated a slight decrease in Apple’s overall visual accessibility performance, with a total rating of 3.7, falling 0.2 points from last year. Significantly, numerous low vision users reported unfavorable experiences due to the alterations in the Liquid Glass interface, while VoiceOver and braille users expressed disappointment regarding software quality and persistent accessibility bugs.
In spite of these obstacles, there were advancements in particular areas, such as the iPadOS Braille User Experience, tvOS Low Vision User Experience, and macOS Braille User Experience, all of which experienced a 0.1 increase in satisfaction. VoiceOver was praised for its functionality, being recognized as a premium feature across devices.
Participants noted Apple’s dedication to improving accessibility features but also highlighted ongoing challenges, especially concerning long-standing bugs and the effects of the Liquid Glass redesign. The report delivers a comprehensive analysis of these results, inviting readers to delve into the complete details available on AppleVis.