Report updated Apr 2, 2026
WixeyTalk
v2.5Woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts who own or intend to purchase Wixey digital measurement tools, with a specific focus on accessibility for visually impaired users.
What Is WixeyTalk?
Launched Jun 8, 2017
Updated Dec 2020
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Automatically connects to the Wixey WR300BT Digital Angle Gauge for real-time data transmission.
Provides audible readouts of angle measurements, specifically designed for visually impaired users.
Transforms an iPhone or iPad into a remote screen for the physical gauge, allowing for easier viewing.
Allows the app to function as a standalone digital angle gauge even without the physical hardware.
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What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Unique accessibility focus with Talking Output
- Direct hardware integration with Wixey WR300BT
- High rating (4.17) among existing users
- Free, ad-free utility model
Cons
- No updates since late 2020
- Very low review and rating volume
- Limited functionality without specific hardware
- Basic UI compared to modern competitors
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Expand support to other Wixey digital tools
- Integrate AR for visual angle overlays
- Add data logging and project export features
- Modernize UI to attract a younger DIY demographic
Market Threats
- General AI apps (Seeing AI) reading standard displays
- Professional ecosystems (Bosch) dominating the connected tool space
- OS compatibility issues due to lack of maintenance
- Hardware-agnostic simulation apps with better UX
Who competes with WixeyTalk?
The Nemesis
STABILA Measures II
★4.0 (1)STABILA Messgeraete Gustav Ullrich GmbH
Professional-grade hardware integration app for digital levels and protractors with remote data transmission.
Professional-grade hardware integration app for digital levels and protractors with remote data transmission.
Contenders
Bosch MeasureOn
★4.1 (523)Bosch US
The leading professional ecosystem for connected measurement tools, including digital levels and inclinometers.
The leading professional ecosystem for connected measurement tools, including digital levels and inclinometers.
Clinometer + bubble level
Peter Breitling
The most popular high-precision standalone inclinometer that directly competes with WixeyTalk's simulation mode.
The most popular high-precision standalone inclinometer that directly competes with WixeyTalk's simulation mode.
Peers
Directly competes for the visually impaired user base by providing audio descriptions of tools and measurements.
Audio Augmented Reality
Tape Measure™
Level Labs, LLC
The default iOS utility for leveling and measurement, serving as the baseline competitor for all simulation modes.
The default iOS utility for leveling and measurement, serving as the baseline competitor for all simulation modes.
Be My Eyes
Be My Eyes
An essential accessibility app that visually impaired woodworkers use to read non-talking digital displays.
An essential accessibility app that visually impaired woodworkers use to read non-talking digital displays.
What are the key takeaways?
WixeyTalk is a divisive utilities app that is completely free. With a 4.2/5 rating from 6 reviews, it receives mixed feedback from users.
Best for: Woodworkers and DIY enthusiasts who own or intend to purchase Wixey digital measurement tools, with a specific focus on accessibility for visually impaired users.
How much does it cost?
Model: free
The app serves as a value-added utility to drive hardware sales for the Wixey WR300BT, rather than acting as a standalone revenue generator.