CogniLens is a cross‑platform reading app that lets users customize the visual presentation of any text—adjusting fonts, sizes, spacing, colors, and contrast—to suit individual visual and cognitive preferences. It extracts text from images, PDFs, scans, and notes via OCR, applies the chosen transformations instantly, and syncs settings across devices, helping users, especially those with dyslexia, improve reading fluency and comprehension.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many readers, especially those with dyslexia or visual processing challenges, struggle with standard text presentation on digital devices, leading to reduced comprehension, increased frustration, and slower reading speed.
Solution
CogniLens is a cross‑platform app (iOS, Android, Web, Chrome) that lets users personalize the visual appearance of any text. Users can adjust font type, size, spacing, letter shapes, colors, and background contrast to match their visual preferences and cognitive processing style. The app can capture text from images, PDFs, scans, and notes, then apply the chosen transformations instantly. All changes are stored in a single account and sync across devices, enabling consistent reading support wherever the user goes. By reducing decoding errors and visual strain, CogniLens aims to improve fluency, comprehension, and reading confidence.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals with dyslexia or other reading difficulties, as well as students, educators, and professionals seeking a personalized reading experience on mobile and desktop devices.
Features
- Adjustable font families, sizes, letter spacing, and line height for customized readability
- Color and background contrast controls, including dyslexia‑friendly palettes
- OCR‑based text extraction from images, PDFs, scans, and handwritten notes
- Cloud‑synced user profile that applies settings across iOS, Android, Web, and Chrome
- Built‑in note‑taking and document upload for seamless reading of personal materials
- 7‑day free trial with optional subscription plans (monthly $5, annual $4.50/mo)