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Should I use Little Bear Sees?

Helping children with cortical visual impairment (CVI) learn to see - littlebearsees.org

· 1 month ago

If you're a parent, relative, or early-intervention therapist of a young child with CVI, use it — the resources are free and widely trusted. Organizations expecting a supported software product should not; this is a tiny nonprofit resource site, not a vendor.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20+ public sources: Reddit threads, App Store listing, book retailers, education authority sites, and Crunchbase.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityOnly newsletter contact; no support evidence
  • Security postureNo findings, but no security page published

Pricing

Free

Website & resources

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Book (paperback/audiobook)Paid — varies by retailer
iPad appsLite free; Deluxe paid

Best for

  • Parents of kids newly diagnosed with CVI
  • Early intervention and toddler-age settings
  • TVIs and speech therapists wanting family handouts

Not for

  • Organizations wanting supported software with SLAs
  • Clinical teams needing validated assessment tools
  • Kids beyond early childhood — content skews toddler
  • Android-only households — apps are iPad-only

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Deluxe app is a commercial product — verify device compatibility before paying

medium

Site content mostly dates 2012–2020; confirm advice is still current best practice

low

No published security page, yet the donation page takes card details

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free CVI explainers, printable handouts, and curated resource lists
  • Praised across Reddit by blind, epilepsy, and SLP communities
  • Developed two iPad apps designed specifically for CVI learners
  • Referenced by education authorities in the US and UK
  • Called an excellent starting point by CVI specialist sites

Cons

  • Crunchbase shows just $24.7K this year — very small operation
  • App ratings are thin: 3.9/5 from only 7 ratings
  • Flagship book dates to 2012; CVI practice has moved since
  • No security page found on the website
  • Apps are iPad-only; no Android option

Sources & method

- 13 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x5review x6security x1news x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 13

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Core resources free; book/apps one-time low cost
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Simple iPad apps; 3.9/5 user rating
  • Feature depth: 3/5. Two iPad apps, one book, printables
  • Support quality. Only newsletter contact; no support evidence
  • Security posture. No findings, but no security page published
  • 3.9/5 App Store rating Tap-n-See Now Lite, 7 ratings
  • 2012 Book published Flagship title, per Goodreads
  • $24.7K Crunchbase figure Reported this year — very small operation
  • Yes Free resources Site, printables, resource directory

Pricing

Website & resources

Free

  • CVI explainers and printable handouts
  • Curated CVI resource directory
  • Blog tips and ideas

Book (paperback/audiobook)

Paid — varies by retailer

  • Sold via Amazon, Walmart, Audible
  • Positioned as first book for CVI parents

iPad apps

Lite free; Deluxe paid

  • Tap-n-See Now Lite on App Store
  • Tap-n-See Now Deluxe is commercial
  • Also Peek-a-Boo Barn

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Parents, therapists, and CVI resource sites consistently describe it as a great, trusted starting point.

“We love this app called Peek-a-Boo Barn by Little Bear Sees.”
Instagram reel
“I remember reading Little Bear Sees,”
CVI Momifesto blog
“Little bear sees is a great webs”
Reddit, r/Blind

Companies that use it

  • Minnesota Department of Education12
  • Devon County Council (UK)13
  • Anchor Center for Blind Children
  • Anne Sullivan Centre (Ireland)
  • Child Development Programs (Ontario)
Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources: Reddit threads, App Store listing, book retailers, education authority sites, and Crunchbase.

Free, widely trusted CVI resource site for families; not enterprise software — small nonprofit, no vendor support.

Methodology

Based on 20+ public sources: Reddit threads, App Store listing, book retailers, education authority sites, and Crunchbase.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Little Bear Sees — official sitelittlebearsees.org
    official
  2. Little Bear Sees iPad Appslittlebearsees.org
    official
  3. CVI Resources directorylittlebearsees.org
    official
  4. Security page (none found)littlebearsees.org
    security
  5. Tap-n-See Now Lite — App Storeapps.apple.com
    review
  6. Little Bear Sees book — Goodreadsgoodreads.com
    review
  7. Reddit r/Blind threadreddit.com
    review
  8. Reddit r/slp threadreddit.com
    review
  9. WonderBaby Tap-n-See app reviewwonderbaby.org
    review
  10. Everyday CVIeverydaycvi.com
    review
  11. Crunchbase company profilecrunchbase.com
    news
  12. Minnesota Dept of Education CVI resourceseducation.mn.gov
    official
  13. Devon County Council CVI guidancedevon.gov.uk
    official

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