# Oko - Cross streets and Maps — Recognize signals and navigate

> AI navigation app with intersection info and visual walk signal alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Polara Engineering, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oko-cross-streets-and-maps/id1583614988 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Polara Engineering, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/947593464)
- Category: Navigation, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 178 App Store ratings · 188 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 83 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2023-02-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oko-cross-streets-and-maps/id1583614988/reviews.md

## What is Oko?

Oko is a AI driven navigation app that helps you navigate and explore your environment with confidence. Simply search your destination to receive detailed, turn-by-turn directions. When approaching an intersection, oko will inform you about intersection information. If you need visual assistance just raise your phone, and oko will notify you when the walk sign is on. Start discovering places and remember to go with oko.

Do you have feedback, questions or feature requests? 
Contact us by email at: support@polara.com

Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy policy: https://ayesai.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-1193a19381a080bc8894d8171bbe8e82

## Key features

- AI-driven navigation
- Turn-by-turn directions
- Intersection information
- Visual walk signal alerts
- Environment exploration

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Oko?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Accurate pedestrian signal detection
- 👍 Helpful for crossing streets safely
- 🎉 Game-changing for visually impaired users
- 💡 Innovative use of technology
- 🤝 Appreciated by the community

**Cons**

- 🔒 Subscription model limits accessibility
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and reliability
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashing when entering address
- Losing functionality after updates
- Unreliable signal detection in certain conditions

**Most requested features**

- Option to disable audio and use haptics only
- Integration with other navigation apps
- Free version or one-time purchase option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 188)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oko-cross-streets-and-maps/id1583614988/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I use this app every day and for me it’s essential.

*2026-06-19, version 4.7.5*

As a blind person, it gives me a huge sense of safety at crossings where there are no audible signals. It works really well detecting the actual state of pedestrian lights in real time, even in complex environments. Thank you for the work behind this.

I’d like to share a suggestion that I believe could be the next big step: integration with smart glasses like Ray-Ban Meta. Today, some accessibility apps already use the glasses’ camera through Meta’s SDK (for example, for scene description), enabling a fully hands-free experience.

In my case, with a guide dog and often carrying bags or a backpack, taking my phone out at a crossing is not always practical. With glasses, the camera is naturally aligned with the head, making orientation much more intuitive. Being able to launch the app by voice (for example, “Hey Meta”) and receive real-time feedback about the traffic light would be a major improvement in both usability and safety.

I understand this would likely involve integrating with Meta’s SDK/APIs for camera access, possibly combined with recent iOS capabilities for external video input.

If you’re interested in exploring this use case, I’d be more than happy to share my real-world experience to help validate it.

### 1/5 — Türkçe dil desteği

*2026-04-21, version 4.7.5*

Uygulamaya Türkçe dil desteği bekliyoruz. Bir de çevremde ne var özelliği de uygulama içerisinde bulamadım

### 4/5 — 無料になったと聞いたのですが

*2026-01-23, version 4.7.5*

サブスクで年間5000円を支払っていたものですが無料になったと聞いたのですが。今日もまた5000円支払われてしまいました。なにか、特別な機能は使えるのでしょうか？

### 2/5 — 機能の要望

*2025-09-17, version 4.7.5*

どっちを向いているのかとどっちの信号が赤か青かわかるともっと良いアプリになると思います。
追加で携帯のバッテリーが激しく消耗するので、その点も改善していただけるとありがたいです。有料になってからカメラの不具合が多すぎます。信号をカメラにかざすと安定して音が出ないことがあります。この点を改善してほしいです。障害物も何もないところでも結構ひどいのでよろしくお願いします。
赤信号から青信号に変わるときに不安定になります。直してもらえると嬉しいです。よろしくお願いします。

### 5/5 — App muy buena

*2025-08-07, version 4.7.5*

Es una suerte que vuelva a ser gratuita. Se vendió el proyecto? Se seguirá actualizando con más funciones? Muy buena en cualquier caso

### 5/5 — Die App scheint jetzt nützlich zu sein.

*2025-08-01, version 4.7.5*

Jetzt kann man die App ohne Abo nutzen, daher fünf Sterne. Ampelüberquerung funktioniert sehr gut. Allerdings Fußgänger Navi nutze ich momentan nicht.

### 5/5 — Aplikacja super!!!

*2025-07-27, version 4.7.5*

Bardzo potrzebna aplikacja! Tylko jej sie ucze: prosze o dodanye innych języków!

### 5/5 — OKO

*2025-07-18, version 4.7.5*

Good morning Oko team Ulises here Thank you for bringing back the Oko application available for free I am going to use this within my orientation and mobility training soon. Thank you so so much for bringing it back for free. Totally appreciate it. That’s why I’m giving this application a total of five stars. Thank you very very much for bringing it back for free Sincerely, Ulises a proud Oko user and customer

### 5/5 — "gracias!

*2025-07-17, version 4.7.5*

"gracias por haber recapacitado y que vuelva a ser gratuita!

### 5/5 — OKO review it is a great

*2025-07-17, version 4.7.5*

OK hults to know when the lights have changed it is a great app

## Frequently asked questions about Oko

### What does Oko do?

Oko is an AI-driven navigation application designed to help users explore their surroundings with confidence. It provides detailed, turn-by-turn directions to your destination and offers specific information about intersections you approach. The app also includes a visual assistance feature to alert you when the walk signal is on.

### How does Oko help with crossing streets?

When you are approaching an intersection, Oko will provide you with relevant intersection information. For visual assistance, you can raise your phone, and the app will notify you when the walk sign is active, making street crossings safer and more informed.

### Is Oko free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. Specific details about what these in-app purchases entail are not provided in the description, but they may offer additional features or content.

### What devices is Oko compatible with?

The provided information indicates that Oko is available on Apple devices, as evidenced by the link to Apple's legal terms for iTunes. Users can expect it to function on iPhones and iPads running compatible iOS versions.

### What are the main use cases for Oko?

The primary use cases for Oko include general navigation to any destination, receiving detailed directions, and gaining specific information about upcoming intersections. It is particularly useful for individuals who benefit from visual assistance when crossing streets or exploring new environments.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7.5 — 2025-07-17

Subscription requirement has been removed. All app access is now freely available.

### 4.7.4 — 2025-05-07

bug fixes

### 4.7.3 — 2025-03-04

bug fixes

### 4.7.2 — 2025-02-11

Small bug fixes

### 4.7.1 — 2025-02-08

Small bug fixes

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## More apps by Polara Engineering, Inc.

- [Polara Field Service App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polara-field-service-app/id947593465)
- [PedApp](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedapp/id1462460931)

All apps by Polara Engineering, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/947593464

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