iWalkStraight vs Hear2There
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.
Hear2There
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Navigate the world with confidence — indoors and out. Hear2There gives blind and visually impaired people, as well as anyone wanting more detailed information about their surroundings, precise, real-time audio guidance where traditional GPS falls short. Using smart beacons and GPS, the app delivers clear spoken information about your exact location and surroundings — so you can move independently through buildings, transit hubs, and public spaces. What you’ll hear: Entrances, exits, elevators, restrooms, and key points of interest Detailed descriptions that help you build a mental map of new places Virtual audio signage (menus, directions, hazards, and more) Nearby public transit stops with schedules and live arrival times Whether you’re entering a hospital, hotel, school, airport, or restaurant, Hear2There turns unfamiliar spaces into navigable environments. Arriving is just the start — the app helps you understand and move through the space with greater independence. Designed with direct input from a visually impaired co-founder, Hear2There enhances the mobility skills you already have. It works at Hear2There-enabled locations and is free to use. Download Hear2There and experience a more accessible world — one clear audio cue at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iWalkStraight at 8.0 against Hear2There's 16.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | iWalkStraight | Hear2There |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Retina Italia Onlus | FORESIGHT AUGMENTED REALITY LLC |
In-app purchases
iWalkStraight
No in-app purchases
Hear2There
No in-app purchases








