To OP: The term for these is "screen readers". NVDA seems pretty popular these days, and some people find it easier to learn. However if you need expensive soft

To OP: The term for these is "screen readers". NVDA seems pretty popular these days, and some people find it easier to learn. However if you need expensive software like JAWS and live in the US, your employer is probably required to buy it. That's why it costs as much as it does. On Android you can use TalkBadk which works pretty well. You can set up a shortcut to enable it quickly by pressing both volume buttons at the same time. TalkBack allows even fully blind people to use a normal smartphone.