iWalkStraight vs Talk Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iWalkStraight
This navigation app provides speech instructions to assist visually impaired users in walking in a straight line, even without visual reference points. It can be used with the device in hand or in a pocket.
- Speech instructions for walking straight
- Assists in absence of reference points
- Usable with device in hand
- Usable with device in pocket
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*** Limited time launch offer *** iWalkStraight is available at a discounted price, check it out! iWalkStraight is an application for people with visual impairment. iWalkStraight helps you walk straight in absence of reference points (eg. while you are walking in a park) by providing speech instructions. The application can be used both while the device is kept in your hands and while in a pocket, check the instructions on our website for more informations.
Talk Compass
This navigation app provides cardinal and ordinal directions through voice output. Users can customize the speaking rate, volume, and sound effects for a personalized experience.
- Voice output for directions
- Adjustable speaking rate
- Customizable volume
- Sound effect options
- Supports cardinal and ordinal directions
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This compass app lets you know that cardinal directions and ordinal directions by voice. You can adjust speaking rate, volume and sound effects.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: iWalkStraight at 100% against Talk Compass's 50%. iWalkStraight also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Talk Compass's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iWalkStraight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of iWalkStraight's written reviews are positive against 50% of Talk Compass's.
| Parameter | iWalkStraight | Talk Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | 4.4 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Retina Italia Onlus | Yoshiyuki Koyanagi |
Customer experience
iWalkStraight
Talk Compass
In-app purchases
iWalkStraight
No in-app purchases
Talk Compass
No in-app purchases
