# iMove around

> Navigation aid for visually impaired with location awareness and audio notes. (iPhone/iPad app by Retina Italia Onlus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imove-around/id593874954 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Retina Italia Onlus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450163371)
- Category: Utilities, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.41/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek and 21 more
- Released: 2013-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imove-around/id593874954/reviews.md

## What is iMove around?

iMove supports independent mobility of visually impaired people.

By using iMove, you can:
- Know the address where you are;
- Know points of interest are around you (e.g. schools, stations, pubs, etc.);
- Record speech notes associated to your location. A speech note will be played every time you will be close to the place where it has been recorded;
- Customize the messages. For example, you can choose to be warned about the address where you are, the current orientation and speed, about speech notes, nearby points of interest, etc. ;

Enable the "Notify me" functionality to be alerted even when the app is not running.

Notes
iMove is designed to be fully accessible with VoiceOver.
By enabling "Notify me", iMove will use the location services while running in background. Continued use of GPS dramatically decreases battery life.

iMove is developed by EveryWare Technologies with the sponsorship of Retina Italia Onlus.

## Key features

- Location awareness
- Points of interest identification
- Record location-based speech notes
- Customizable alerts
- Background notifications
- VoiceOver accessibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imove-around/id593874954/reviews.md

### 5/5 — please keep it alive

*2023-03-30, version 3.1.5*

there's no update of this app for 4 years, and i'm writing this today to tell the developer that i'm still using it and this app needed to be alive for users like me. Because i can't find any other reliable app to provide nearby points by integration of google maps API. but iMove is still doing so.

### 4/5 — I am so glad you’re back!

*2022-08-31*

I am so glad this app is back in the App Store. I was trying to share it with one of my students about six months ago and it wouldn’t let me share. So I went to the App Store and found no such app. Then I accidentally deleted it off of my home phone and tried to send it from my work cell phone to my home cell phone and stil could Not share it. I am an orientation and mobility instructor and I use this app to help my students learn their block numbers. I also use it when I moved to a new city to learn my way around as I travel in a car or on a bus so I can find out what the block numbers of the major artery streets are called. This helps me and my students with mental mapping skills not just personal navigation. I learned Austin Texas and Tulsa Oklahoma with this map and it now that it is back, I know I can learn any other city I go. We had old-school techniques in orientation and mobility before we had smart phones but they were very time consuming and required a great deal of walking. I am extremely grateful for this app. I’m only giving it four stars because I have not been into it since I was able to download it again so I want to make sure that everything is as it should be before I come back and give you the fifth star. Thank you so much for bringing this app back. Please do not let us lose it again if we need to donate money, let us know and we will find ways to help this app keep moving forward.

### 5/5 — Awesome job!

*2017-01-08*

I think it's great to have an app that can help out so many people that need it!! Keep up the great work :)

### 5/5 — Awesome!!!!

*2015-07-31*

This app works great with the product! Everyone should get it

### 5/5 — I love it

*2014-08-17*

I really love this app. I use it to travel alone all the time.

### 4/5 — René

*2013-08-09*

Utile mais dépense beaucoup de trois j'ai

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2013-07-12, version 1.1.3*

Great app.  Wish there was announcements for intersection ahead. And option to navigate to  by using external nav apps

### 5/5 — Absolutely amazing

*2013-06-10, version 1.1.3*

This app is absolutely amazing it has enabled me to use the metro independently in Newcastle

### 5/5 — Great

*2013-03-29*

Wanderful app

### 4/5 — good app, well worth downloading.

*2013-03-17, version 1.1.2*

i'v tested this app on a number of routes i frequently  use and have found it to be extremely useful.
the app works well when used in conjunction with other GPS apps such as Navigon.
menus work well with Voiceover and speech notes work as expected.
one feature I would like to see added and would certainly find useful is the option of backing up speech notes to Icloud, offering the option of deleting old notes would also be beneficial.
thanks, Paul.

## Frequently asked questions about iMove around

### What is iMove around?

iMove around is a free utility app designed to support the independent mobility of visually impaired people. It provides location awareness, identifies nearby points of interest, and allows users to record location-based speech notes.

### Is iMove around accessible for visually impaired users?

Yes, iMove around is designed to be fully accessible with VoiceOver, ensuring a user-friendly experience for visually impaired individuals.

### Does iMove around have ads?

No, iMove around is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted experience for its users.

### What devices does iMove around support?

iMove around is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is iMove around updated?

The latest version, 3.1.5, was released on September 24, 2018. While updates have not been frequent recently, the app is stable and functional.

### Can iMove around notify me when the app is not running?

Yes, by enabling the 'Notify me' functionality, iMove around can alert you even when the app is not actively running. However, continued use of GPS in the background can significantly decrease battery life.

### What is the age rating for iMove around?

iMove around has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### What kind of points of interest can iMove around identify?

iMove around can identify various points of interest around you, such as schools, stations, pubs, and other relevant locations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.5 — 2018-09-24

Minor bug fix

### 3.1.4 — 2018-06-20

minor bug fix

### 3.1.3 — 2018-03-19

Bug fix

### 3.1.2 — 2018-03-02

We fixed a bug with points of interest

### 3.1.1 — 2018-01-26

Accessibility bug fix

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