Comparison

iWalkStraight vs Hear2There

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Speech instructions for walking straight
  • Assists in absence of reference points
  • Usable with device in hand
  • Usable with device in pocket
Features
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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.

About

Hear2There

Features
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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.

Screenshots

iWalkStraight1 screens
Hear2There4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iWalkStraight versus Hear2There: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWalkStraightHear2There
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRetina Italia OnlusFORESIGHT AUGMENTED REALITY LLC

In-app purchases

None

iWalkStraight

No in-app purchases

None

Hear2There

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iWalkStraight free?
iWalkStraight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hear2There free?
Hear2There is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iWalkStraight or Hear2There have ads?
Neither iWalkStraight nor Hear2There shows ads.

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