# Nav by ViaOpta — Navigation with low vision

> Voice-guided navigation for low vision users with waypoints and community support. (iPhone/iPad app by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-by-viaopta/id908435532 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/377043443)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian and 9 more
- Released: 2014-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-by-viaopta/id908435532/reviews.md

## What is Nav by ViaOpta?

Take the stress out of navigating your surroundings with Nav by ViaOpta! Nav is a navigation app designed to help those with low vision reach their desired destination with voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation. This app was designed in partnership with visually impaired users. You can use the app to:
• Give you your current position as a street address
• Insert waypoints into your journey for a more efficient route
• List the junctions/intersections around you, alongside their distances from you
• Set favourite locations by category
• Integrated haptic interactions make it easier for visually impaired users to use the application
• Use the integrated Be My Eyes, a service which allows users to call a sighted volunteer for live support

## Key features

- Voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation
- Current position as street address
- Waypoint insertion for efficient routes
- List nearby junctions and distances
- Save favorite locations by category
- Integrated haptic feedback
- Connect with sighted volunteers via Be My Eyes

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-by-viaopta/id908435532/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unhappy

*2022-03-12, version 2.1.2*

This is not a good app

### 5/5 — Great app, but it’s a shame that it’s going to be going away on the next watch iOS update.

*2018-07-25, version 2.0.2*

This is a great app, very helpful, and easy to use, but I received a notification that the app will no longer work when the next watchOS release comes out unless the app is updated. I hope that somebody is working on it, because it would be a shame to see such a great app disappear because somebody gave up on it! Please save our app!

### 5/5 — I love this app

*2016-06-28, version 2.0.1*

Even though being completely blind I love to stay mobile and independent. This app majorly helps with that. It is very useful, easy to use and has lots of cool functions. I use it all of the time to walk to my favorite stores and hangouts and to explore unknown routes and locations. And bonus unlike other navigation apps for the blind and visually impaired it's not outrageously priced. It's completely free. And no ads or in-app purchases. Tons of thanks to the developers.

### 2/5 — Very poor maps, out of date

*2016-05-16, version 2.0.1*

Not only were the maps out of date, but the interface is very strange requiring you to do such things as to going to settings to enable headphones, which then required you to restart the app before you could use headphones

### 5/5 — Merci

*2015-08-22*

Super et merci pour l'application. Continuer

### 4/5 — Potentially good navigational tool for the blind.

*2015-07-01, version 2.0.0*

This is a potentially good app for those of us who need walking directions. However, I would like to see this ability also expand to driving places as well. I would also like to see this app, use feet and miles instead of yards. This is a bit confusing to some who don't know the metric system. From what I can gather, I enjoy using this app a lot. I'm going to try a walking route to see if this is actually accurate.

### 5/5 — The best GPS app for low vision users

*2015-07-01, version 2.0.0*

Now I can have just one app to replace all my GPS apps for my needs. This is well designed app.  Great work!

## Frequently asked questions about Nav by ViaOpta

### What is Nav by ViaOpta?

Nav by ViaOpta is a navigation application specifically designed to assist individuals with low vision. It offers voice-guided directions, current location details, and features like waypoints and haptic feedback to enhance the user's ability to navigate their surroundings independently.

### How does Nav by ViaOpta help users with low vision?

The app provides voice-guided turn-by-turn navigation, announces the current street address, and lists nearby intersections with their distances. Integrated haptic feedback offers tactile cues, and the Be My Eyes feature connects users to sighted volunteers for live support, making navigation more accessible.

### Can I save frequently visited places in Nav by ViaOpta?

Yes, you can set favorite locations by category within Nav by ViaOpta. This allows for quick access to commonly visited destinations, streamlining the navigation process for users.

### What devices support Nav by ViaOpta?

Nav by ViaOpta is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was last updated on October 30, 2023, with version 3.0.

### What is the user rating for Nav by ViaOpta?

Nav by ViaOpta has a rating of 4.1 stars based on 10 user ratings. This indicates a generally positive reception from its user base.

### Is Nav by ViaOpta free to use?

Yes, Nav by ViaOpta is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its core navigation features.

### What age rating does Nav by ViaOpta have?

Nav by ViaOpta has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of navigation and potential for independent travel.

### How often is Nav by ViaOpta updated?

The app was last updated on October 30, 2023, indicating ongoing development and support. The latest version available is 3.0.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 3.0 — 2023-10-30

Retirement pop up message

### 2.2.1 — 2022-05-17

App crash issue fix

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