# HapticNav — Haptic Navigation

> Haptic navigation app guiding users via vibrations, with optional wristband support. (iPhone/iPad app by WearWorks.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hapticnav/id1405786049 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [WearWorks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1405786048)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 146 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2022-02-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hapticnav/id1405786049/reviews.md

## What is HapticNav?

HapticNav® is a haptic navigation app, paired with an optional HapticNav® wristband, that gently guides you to your destination using vibration, without the need for any visual or audio feedback.  Our patented Haptic Corridor™ works like a compass, giving you feedback based on the direction you are facing.  When you are in the Haptic Corridor™ you feel no vibrations at all. When you turn you begin to feel a slight vibration.  And that vibration gets stronger the more you turn away from the correct direction. We tested with 1000s of users and it is so intuitive, most can figure out the correct way to go without any instruction.  In 2017, Wayband® made history when it helped the first person who is blind to run in the NYC marathon, without being tethered to a sighted guide.

WearWorks® is a haptic platform company.  We build products and experiences that communicate information through touch.  Our mission is to reimagine the skin as a high fidelity communications channel capable of giving you information in a more intuitive and less obtrusive way.  And our first goal is to revolutionize navigation for the sense of touch. 

77% of global smartphone users use navigation apps monthly.  Navigation is communicated entirely through vision and audition.  For the billions of us who rely on mapping applications for our daily lives, is the need to constantly staring at a screen, or listening to a voice, while getting from one place to another really the best we can do?  And even more, for the 285 million people world-wide living with a visual impairment, and the 466 million living with a hearing impairment, that status quo is inaccessible.  

We see a better way to navigate.  One that frees your ears and eyes while giving you all the information you need directly through your natural sense of touch.  Download the HapticNav® App to feel your way... anywhere.

Terms: https://www.wear.works/terms-conditions

## Key features

- Haptic navigation without visual or audio feedback
- Patented Haptic Corridor™ for directional guidance
- Intuitive vibration-based feedback system
- Optional HapticNav® wristband integration
- Accessible navigation for visually impaired users

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wayband App Yearly | $0.99 | per year |
| Wayband | $0.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hapticnav/id1405786049/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really fun

*2026-08-25*

Love the concept and will plan on using it more, especially when I can’t see

### 5/5 — Navigation you can feel

*2026-07-29*

Finally a nav app that doesn’t force me to stare at my phone. The haptic pulses tell you where to turn and you just walk. Eyes up, head clear. 5 stars!!

### 5/5 — Gets the last 100ft right

*2026-07-29*

Catching up with friends after a show or finding a dive bar a few block away in a new city is always a hassle. Most nav apps get you to the general area and then you’re guessing which alley / door / entrance you actually want. Haptic doesn’t do that. It’s gotten me to the right spot in a crowd more than once, and finding friends at a concert with it beats texting ‘where are you’ 9 times.

Use it pretty much exclusively when downtown and at any big events. Genuinely impressed by the accuracy of the app.

### 5/5 — Fantastic Tool for Trail Navigation

*2026-07-27*

I know that the app is focused on accessibility for the visually impaired, but when paired with my Apple Watch, it is great for hiking and mountain biking along mapped trails and fire roads in the app. Being able to pin the trailhead makes navigation effortless. Instead of constantly stopping to pull out my phone or squinting at a screen in bright sunlight, I am guided by subtle sound and vibration alerts. This keeps my hands free and my eyes focused on the path ahead, making hikes and rides significantly safer and more enjoyable. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves exploring the outdoors!

### 5/5 — Love using

*2026-07-27*

Super enjoyable way to get around without checking your phone. Feel relaxed

### 5/5 — Amazing Native Navigation

*2026-07-26*

This is by far the best haptic navigation application on the market. The user interface is flawless and intuitive. I would rate it 7 stars if I could. Thank you for making my life easier.

### 5/5 — Direction you can feel

*2026-07-26*

This app is really well done and I appreciate how often the update it and take feedback into account. I’m not hard of sight or seeing but using this in downtown areas or heavy traffic areas is a godsend. It’s navigation you can feel and it’s intuitive. Looking forward to seeing where this app goes and expands.

### 5/5 — This is the future of navigation

*2026-07-25*

I’ve tried just about every navigation app out there, and HapticNav is one of those rare ideas that immediately makes you wonder why it isn’t the default way we navigate.

Instead of constantly glancing at a screen or listening to voice prompts, the app guides you through subtle haptic feedback. It sounds gimmicky until you actually use it. After a few minutes your brain starts interpreting the vibrations almost subconsciously, and you realize you’re walking with your head up instead of staring down at your phone. It’s a surprisingly liberating experience. The app is built around WearWorks’ “Haptic Corridor” concept, where the intensity of the vibration changes depending on how far you’ve drifted from the correct direction. 

What impressed me most is that this isn’t just clever technology looking for a problem to solve. It genuinely improves the experience of getting around. In busy cities, crossing streets, or simply enjoying a walk, being able to keep your eyes on your surroundings instead of your screen feels both safer and more natural.

The interface also deserves credit. It’s refreshingly simple. You enter a destination, start navigating, and that’s about it. There isn’t an endless list of menus or unnecessary features competing for your attention. The focus is clearly on making the navigation disappear into the background, which is exactly what good product design should do.

Where I think HapticNav really shines is accessibility. Reading reviews from blind, low-vision, and DeafBlind users makes it clear this isn’t just a novelty—it’s genuinely expanding independence for people who can’t rely on traditional visual or spoken navigation. Several users specifically mention preferring it over audio directions because it leaves their hearing free to stay aware of their environment. 

It’s not perfect, though. Like any GPS-based navigation, accuracy can still be affected by dense urban environments, and indoor navigation remains a limitation. If you’re trying to find a specific store inside a large shopping mall, you’ll often only be guided to the building itself rather than the exact destination. 

I also think there’s room to expand the ecosystem. Deeper Apple Watch integration, more customization of haptic patterns, and tighter support for cycling or hiking would make an already compelling product even stronger.

Overall, HapticNav feels less like another maps app and more like a glimpse into what navigation could become over the next decade. It’s thoughtfully designed, technically impressive, and solves a real problem without adding complexity.

If you’ve never navigated by touch before, give it a few walks. Once it clicks, it’s surprisingly difficult to go back to constantly checking a map.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-07-24*

Love the new update. Works great.

### 5/5 — Life Changing

*2026-07-24*

My father, a visually impaired retired naval servicemen uses this app religiously. It gives him the confidence to journey outside his usual safety zones and allows him to be more independent. Thank you Haptic Navigation!!

## Frequently asked questions about HapticNav

### How does HapticNav guide users?

HapticNav guides users through vibrations. The Haptic Corridor™ provides feedback based on the direction you are facing, with vibrations intensifying the further you turn from the correct path.

### Is HapticNav accessible for visually impaired users?

Yes, HapticNav is designed to be accessible for visually impaired users, offering navigation without the need for visual or audio cues. It aims to revolutionize navigation for the sense of touch.

### What is the HapticNav wristband?

The HapticNav wristband is an optional accessory that pairs with the HapticNav app to provide haptic navigation feedback. It was instrumental in helping the first blind person run the NYC marathon without a sighted guide.

### How intuitive is HapticNav?

User testing with thousands of individuals indicated that HapticNav is highly intuitive. Most users could understand the correct way to navigate with minimal to no instruction.

### What devices does HapticNav support?

HapticNav is supported on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for HapticNav?

HapticNav has an age rating of 17+, likely due to its advanced functionality and potential use cases.

### When was HapticNav last updated?

HapticNav was last updated on February 17, 2026, with version 1.5.6.

### What are the subscription options for HapticNav?

HapticNav offers a 'Wayband App Yearly' subscription for $0.99/year, which includes a one-year free trial. There is also a 'Wayband' subscription at the same price.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.4 — 2026-09-03

orientation fixes and US Open accessibility mode refined to work better on the grounds

### 1.9.3 — 2026-09-02

court markings, place labels, and a route arrow with first-person view. Search fixed, nearby places restored, settings icons refined.

### 1.9.2 — 2026-08-13

Added stadiums, airport and events. Better battery life.

### 1.9.1 — 2026-07-24

This update focuses on refinements to make HapticNav smoother and more reliable:
• Improved haptic accuracy and responsiveness during turn-by-turn guidance.
• General performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.8.5 — 2026-07-14

Superior battery life, best haptic feedback ever on HapticNav and best in class navigation guidance.

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