# Seeing Eye GPS > Accessible GPS navigation for blind users with unique intersection and POI announcements. (iPhone/iPad app by GoodMaps Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing-eye-gps/id668624446 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [GoodMaps Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474006104) - Category: Navigation, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.60/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.3 · 81 MB - Languages: British English, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Serbian, European Spanish - Released: 2013-07-01 - Data updated: 2026-06-11 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing-eye-gps/id668624446/reviews.md ## What is Seeing Eye GPS? The Seeing Eye GPS, is a fully accessible turn-by-turn GPS iPhone app with all the normal navigation features plus features unique to blind users. Unique to The Seeing Eye GPS™: • Instead of multiple layers of menus, the three important navigation elements are on the lower portion of every screen: Route, POIs and Location. • At intersections, the cross street and its orientation are announced • Intersections are described (e.g. four-way) with the clock face orientation of the streets. • There are three choices for POI data (Apple, Foursquare, and OSM). • Directions are configured appropriately for Pedestrian and Vehicle routes, including heads-up announcements for approaching turns, turn now, continue straight and upcoming turns. • If one wanders off the route, it's automatically recalculated and updated turn information is announced. • Point your phone in a given direction to hear what is nearby with the LookAround Wand. • Nearby Points of interest, intersections, and heading changes are automatically announced. • Ability to run in the background or with the screen locked for iOS 7. If you are running an older version of iOS 6 only the sound effects will play and the phone will vibrate at turns and at your destination but no speech output. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Requires: Compatible with iPhone 5, iPad Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad 2 WiFi + 3G, iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular. iOS 9.0 or later. Seeing Eye GPS uses VoiceOver feature for audio voice output and does not contain its own voice synthesizer. Supported Maps: U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Ger-many, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Lithuania, Argentina. Not all countries have full intersection descriptions. Join us on Twitter, https://twitter.com/airaio ## Key features - Turn-by-turn navigation - Intersection announcements with orientation - Nearby points of interest announcements - LookAround Wand feature - Configurable pedestrian and vehicle routes - Automatic route recalculation - Background operation with screen locked ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Thirty Day Subscription | $5.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 40) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seeing-eye-gps/id668624446/reviews.md ### 3/5 — please Bring Back The Annual Subscription Option *2019-08-16, version 3.7.1* For over two years, I've been an avid user of your app. However, there have been two major blows recently. First, when you gave up Google POI's. The second blow is coming right now, when you have discontinued the annual subscription option. Please bring back the annual subscription, with better pricing compared to the monthly option. Otherwise,purchasing this app no longer makes sense for me. Thank you! ### 2/5 — App is good POI’s are awful *2018-08-03, version 3.4* Maybe the PO eyes work better elsewhere but in a college town it looks like the fools and idiots took over ### 4/5 — Pretty good but keep Google POIs *2018-05-29, version 3.4* Works pretty good. There is no GPS that is exactly perfect every time. Some of the things that people are hoping for are not feasible and even some not possible. Google POIs are very crucial to this app and cooperation should happen in order to maintain them. The blind community has come to depend on this app for mobility independence and even safety. So let’s work together and find a way to make it happen. ### 5/5 — Seeing Eye GPS is the best pedestrian GPS system for the blind *2018-05-28, version 3.4* It was created with the blind in mind by people who knew and are blind send Darrell has been around since the early 90s and has been for running for this GPS system I would like to see Google maps continue with Seeing Eye GPS because they are the premier mapping system for GPS systems ### 5/5 — Jim East from Gainesville Florida *2018-05-28, version 3.4* I was really excited when I discovered that Sendero GPS now known as seeing eye GPS moved to the iPhone. Have been using Sandra products for nearly 15 years. Enjoyed each succession and I am very proud to be a active user of the Seeing Eye GPS. I am a guy dog handler who travels daily as a pedestrian as a bus fixed route bus traveler as well as an Uber rider. I also travel by Gray hound, and I fly regularly. A GPS app as for most drivers is awesome and if you are blind, it is just as necessary. You are able to give directions actively as I do helping to navigate new communities with my friends. Even in my hometown we go new places and said of just sitting there waiting to get there, I can be an active part of the trip. I went to a party in a neighboring community with a friend or a couple months ago. It was a 30 mile trip and I was able to help my friend know were each turn was, and we arrived actually quicker than we thought we would she was very grateful for the app as well. So thank you send Darrow thank you for everyone who is a part of it and thank you for all that thank you for the partners such as Googal and others who contribute to the success of seeing a GPS. I have dictated because I do not have a reliable keyboard, but please except my sentiment. This is an awesome app and I really appreciate having it and it making my travel and the travel I do with others safe and accessible. ### 5/5 — This is a great app *2018-05-28, version 3.4* I love this app. When I moved to my new home in a new state it got me around. Are used it on a regular basis to read street signs around town and locate buildings. I have saved myself from getting lost in the same countless minutes in hours of travel time by using this app and all of its features. ### 1/5 — Family sharing does not work *2018-04-18, version 3.3* According to my husband, this application has some new features which are very helpful. However, the app promises that it works with family sharing but it does not. Consequently it is receiving a low rating. It is very expensive for what you get. ### 2/5 — Good app. Have had trouble with recognition of my purchase for monthly renewal *2016-06-02, version 2.1.2* I enjoy using this app. But have had trouble purchasing. Have paid and still tells me I need to renew. Contacting app store and company. ### 4/5 — Works great but… *2016-04-23, version 2.1.2* The app works great as usual however, it does not open on its own using older iPhones such as the iPhone 5c. I find I have to open the app in the app store, using it to piggyback. This will explain why my review score is four stars. Hopefully this bug can be fixed so anybody using an iPhone can open it without problems. ### 2/5 — Very poor accuracy *2016-04-19, version 2.1.2* LTtt ## Frequently asked questions about Seeing Eye GPS ### What does Seeing Eye GPS do? Seeing Eye GPS is a fully accessible turn-by-turn GPS navigation app for iPhone. It provides standard navigation features along with unique functionalities specifically designed for blind users, such as detailed intersection announcements and a 'LookAround Wand' feature. ### What are the key features for blind users? Key features include announcements of cross streets and their orientation at intersections, descriptions of intersection types (e.g., four-way) with clock face orientation, automatic announcement of nearby points of interest, and the 'LookAround Wand' to explore surroundings by pointing the phone. ### How much does Seeing Eye GPS cost? The app itself is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting that some features or content may require an additional purchase to access. ### What devices and iOS versions are compatible with Seeing Eye GPS? The app is compatible with iPhone 5 and later, iPad Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad 2 WiFi + 3G, iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular. It requires iOS 9.0 or later. Note that older iOS versions (like iOS 6) have limited functionality. ### Can Seeing Eye GPS be used while the screen is locked? Yes, for iOS 7 and later, the app can run in the background or with the screen locked, providing audio announcements for navigation. For older iOS 6, only sound effects and vibrations will play at turns and destinations, without speech output. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.7.4 — 2019-11-18 The Seeing Eye GPS continues to evolve with new features and improvements thanks to Aira Tech Corp. This release includes: Fixed an issue where users could not create routes to Aira Access Points. ### 3.7.3 — 2019-11-06 The Seeing Eye GPS continues to evolve with new features and improvements thanks to Aira Tech Corp. This release includes: iOS 13.2 compatibility. ### 3.7.2 — 2019-09-16 The Seeing Eye GPS continues to evolve with new features and improvements thanks to Aira Tech Corp. This release includes: iOS 13 compatibility. Fixes for call Aira agent availability in supported countries. Other bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 3.7.1 — 2019-07-19 The Seeing Eye GPS continues to evolve with new features and improvements thanks to Aira Tech Corp. This release includes some Bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 3.7 — 2019-07-10 The Seeing Eye GPS continues to evolve with new features and improvements thanks to Aira Tech Corp. The improvements in this release are only the beginning of what is yet to come. Bug fixes and performance improvements: 1. Added a Call Aira Agent button on the location and active route screens. The Aira app can connect you with a trained professional agent to provide instant access to visual information. This can be especially helpful in situations if you have become disoriented while on route or where GPS can't assist, such as locating the front door, the elevator, or products in a store. 2. Added POI category: Aira Access Points. You can search nearby POIs that have Aira's free service Access Points. 3. Aira Access Point automatic detection and notification. Now when you approach one of Aira's free Access Points, you will receive a notification. If you already have the Aira app installed on your phone and activate that notification, it will automatically load so that you can call an Aira agent. If you do not have the Aira app installed, you will be redirected to the App Store to download the Aira app. After creating a guest account, you will enjoy free assistance from the Aira agents at locations with Aira Access Points. If you find that you do not want these notifications, you can turn this off in General Settings under the heading Notifications. 4. Fixed issues with User POI keyboard and headset button controls. The main issue was with the app opening when the play/pause button is pressed on the a Bluetooth headset. 5. 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