# Ariadne GPS

> Accessible GPS navigation and location exploration app with talking map features. (iPhone/iPad app by Giovanni Ciaffoni.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ariadne-gps/id441063072 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Giovanni Ciaffoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/441063075)
- Category: Navigation, Lifestyle
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: British English, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Italian, Japanese and 9 more
- Released: 2011-06-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ariadne-gps/id441063072/reviews.md

## What is Ariadne GPS?

There are hundreds of gps apps. Do we really need one more?

Ariadne GPS is more than a simple gps app.

Besides offering you the possibility to know your position and to get information about the street, the number, etc. it also lets you explore the map of what's around you.

What do we mean by saying "explore"? You'll deal with a talking map. If you have VoiceOver activated on your device, you will be able to know the street names and numbers that are around you by touching them.
Just put your finger on the screen of your device, when showing the map and moving it you will be told the info's about the street you're touching.
Your position is on the center of the screen. What's in front of you is on the top half of the screen and things behind you are on the bottom half of the screen.

You can also explore a different region than the one around you by telling the app the street and the city.

You can ask for information about your position at any time, also activating a function, called monitor, that will give you this info periodically (Please read the note below).
This app has also got some other useful features that might help when walking or traveling by bus, train etc.
If you add your favourite points to the app database, you can be alerted when you get closer than a certain distance to one of them.

This app is completely accessible using VoiceOver and gives you access to information that are normally unavailable to people using the speech synthesizer and can be therefore especially useful to blind and partially sighted people. 

Note: The features of Ariadne GPS are based on the location services and on the Maps server for what concerns the information about the position. This information may not be accurate, due to the location accuracy, which is generally below fifteen metres but in some cases can be few tens of metres and to the Maps service, which might be unresponsive at certain times (Ariadne GPS will tell you if this is the case). The aim of Ariadne GPS is to give you an idea of your position and what is around you. Please do not completely rely on it.

Please note that the use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

For more info and suggestions please visit http://www.ariadnegps.eu

## Key features

- Talking map interface with VoiceOver
- Explore surrounding streets and addresses
- Periodic position monitoring
- Favorite location alerts
- Full VoiceOver accessibility
- Explore different regions by city/street

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Favorites customization, sharing and other... | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ariadne-gps/id441063072/reviews.md

### 1/5 — I categorically do not recommend applications in Russia that the developer does not work correctly a

*2024-10-14*

Dear developer, you should be disappointed with your feedback. I am categorically dissatisfied with your application. It stopped working in Russia. He writes that Google maps does not work in this region. Although this is pure lies. Why you don't write in the description that the application has difficulties when working in Russia is unclear. Unfortunately, Apple could not help me and for some reason refused to refund the funds. You can be happy for the funds received. But I am categorically saddened by such events. In fact, you are deceiving users and getting paid for an empty application that does not work. I am so sorry. Уважаемый разработчик должен вас огорчить своим отзывам. Категорически недоволен вашим приложением. В России перестало работать. Пишет что Google карты не работают в этом регионе. Хотя это чистое вранье. Почему вы в описании не пишете что приложение имеет трудности при работе в России непонятно. Apple к сожалению не смогли мне помочь и почему-то отказали в возврате средств можете обрадоваться, за полученные средства. Но я категорически огорчён подобным событиям. Фактически вы обманываете пользователей и получаете деньги за пустое не работающее приложения. Мне очень жаль.

### 5/5 — Indispensable aux aveugles

*2022-03-05*

Cette application n'est pas utile aux aveugles, elle est indispensable à celui qui veut découvrir le monde. svp, n'abandonnez jamais son développement, je m'en sert très très souvent.

### 3/5 — Poor

*2019-12-09, version 4.5.1*

Ignored by developer do not buy

### 1/5 — Je ni comprend rien

*2019-11-30*

je suis vraiment désolé que cette application ce retrouve dans la section compatible avec voice over car elle est carement inutilisable

### 1/5 — Another app left by developer

*2018-11-06, version 4.4*

Nothing more to say

### 5/5 — Sobre a versão quatro

*2018-08-29*

realmente é o melhor app para deficientes visuais uso todos os dias. Único problema é que já havia comprado versão quatro e tive que formatar meu celular agora não consigo mais esta versão estão pedindo para comprar lá novamente.
Que devo fazer nesse caso?
A

### 5/5 — I Tell everyone about this amazing app

*2018-08-25*

I have never taken the time to offer a review of a mobile application however, this app deserves one. This is by far the best navigation app I have seen and it is absolutely  worth every penny of its purchase price.

### 5/5 — O melhor gps ponto a ponto para deficientes visuais

*2018-06-21*

Utilizado no curso de orientação e mobilidade do portal da deficiência visual

### 5/5 — tolle app

*2018-04-23*

tolle app übrigens die sum funktion funktioniert in dem mann mit zwei fingern tipt und hellt und den abstand zwischen den fingern vergrößert

### 1/5 — Zoom-Funktion fehlt

*2017-12-03*

Habe die App auf Empfehlung einer blinden gekauft, Weil sie eine Zoom Funktion enthalten soll, die ist blinden Nutzern erlaubt sich sogar einen Überblick über ganze Kontinente zu verschaffen.
Eine solche fehlt in anderen Navigations Apps für blinde-und leider offensichtlich auch in der aktuellen Version von Ariadne GPS. Es wäre schön, diese Funktion mit dem nächsten Update wieder zu erhalten. Dann könnte auch ich die App mit fünf Sternen bewerten.,

## Frequently asked questions about Ariadne GPS

### What does Ariadne GPS do?

Ariadne GPS is a navigation app that provides detailed information about your current location, including street names and numbers. It features a unique 'talking map' interface that reads out information as you touch the screen, making it highly accessible. The app also allows you to explore surrounding areas and set alerts for favorite locations.

### How does the talking map feature work?

With VoiceOver activated on your device, you can explore the map by touching the screen. As you move your finger, the app will announce the street names and numbers of the locations you are touching. Your current position is centered on the screen, with what's in front displayed on the top half and what's behind on the bottom half.

### Is Ariadne GPS free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use, offering core navigation and exploration features. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or content might be available for purchase.

### Who would benefit most from using Ariadne GPS?

Ariadne GPS is particularly beneficial for blind and partially sighted individuals due to its full VoiceOver accessibility and talking map features, which provide information normally unavailable through standard screen readers. It's also useful for anyone who wants a more detailed and interactive way to understand their surroundings.

### How accurate is the location information provided by Ariadne GPS?

The accuracy of the location information depends on the device's GPS services and the Maps server. While generally below fifteen meters, accuracy can vary. The app aims to give you an idea of your position and surroundings, but users are advised not to rely on it completely for critical navigation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.5.3 — 2020-02-28

Bug fix

### 4.5.2 — 2020-02-27

Bug fix. 
iOS 13 compatibility.

### 4.5.1 — 2019-03-11

Bug fix

### 4.5 — 2019-02-01

- Bug fix
- Improved new iOS compatibility

### 4.4 — 2016-07-26

New languages added (Korean, Greek, Czech, Croatian);
improved performance;
small fixes.

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