# Eyedar — Sound-based visual assist tool

> LiDAR-powered sound-based visual assist tool for spatial mapping. (iPhone/iPad app by Aaron Stack-Barnes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyedar/id1586366251 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aaron Stack-Barnes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495879843)
- Category: Utilities, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.88/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyedar/id1586366251/reviews.md

## What is Eyedar?

In the absence of sight, the mind can use sound to spatial map its surroundings in a principle called echolocation. 

Here’s how Eyedar works:
1. Eyedar uses the LiDAR technology in the iPhone 12 Pro/Max and the iPhone 13 Pro/Max to scan your surroundings and create a spatial map*.
2. Eyedar translates these maps into audio feedback to describe your surroundings. Changes in pitch and volume convey the size, shape, distance, and relationship of objects.
3. This audio feedback teaches the mind to visualize your surroundings in detail. A progressive training model improves this skill over time.


(*Eyedar is a self-voiced app that uses native VoiceOver gestures for navigation.)

## Key features

- LiDAR-based spatial mapping
- Audio feedback for surroundings
- Object size, shape, and distance description
- Progressive training model
- VoiceOver gesture navigation

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyedar/id1586366251/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great

*2023-09-26*

This app has loads of potential. I would like to have a user manual file tho whilst I’m learning I find some of the online help stuff confusing.

### 5/5 — Very innovative

*2022-05-06*

Eyedar is a very innovative app that utilizes echolocation to help people hard of seeing to navigate the world using sound rather than sight. Very excited to see where this app goes as it improves in the future.

## Frequently asked questions about Eyedar

### What devices support Eyedar?

Eyedar is currently supported on iPhone 12 Pro/Max and iPhone 13 Pro/Max models due to their LiDAR technology. It is also compatible with iPod devices.

### Does Eyedar have ads?

No, Eyedar does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### How does Eyedar help users visualize surroundings?

Eyedar uses LiDAR to scan the environment and translates this data into audio feedback. Changes in pitch and volume describe objects' size, shape, and distance, training the mind to visualize.

### What is the age rating for Eyedar?

Eyedar has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users as well as adults.

### How often is Eyedar updated?

The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on January 2, 2024. Updates are provided by the developer to improve functionality and compatibility.

### What is the user sentiment for Eyedar based on ratings?

Eyedar has an average rating of 3.9 stars from 8 ratings, indicating generally positive user reception.

### Is Eyedar free to download and use?

Yes, Eyedar is available for free. There are no in-app purchases required to access its features.

### How does Eyedar use VoiceOver gestures?

Eyedar is a self-voiced app that integrates seamlessly with native VoiceOver gestures for navigation, allowing for intuitive control.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2024-01-02

- Significant performance updates.

### 1.0.2 — 2022-06-16

App updates include spotlight mode, engineered to provide a clearer signal when using line scan and a new sighted caregiver mode.

### 1.0.1 — 2022-05-03

- minor bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2022-04-14

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*