iWalkStraight vs CurbToCar
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.
CurbToCar
This app uses your phone's camera and computer vision to help blind and low-vision users locate their vehicles. It provides audio guidance and distance estimation to make finding rides faster, safer, and more independent.
- Camera-based vehicle detection
- Real-time object tracking
- Continuous audio feedback
- Distance estimation
- Designed for accessibility
- Independent navigation
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CurbToCar helps blind and low-vision users quickly and confidently find their rides using only their phone’s camera. Whether you’re meeting a rideshare, or a friend’s car, CurbToCar removes the guesswork between the curb and the car. CurbToCar was built for the last 10 feet. With smart computer vision and sound guidance, getting to your ride becomes faster, safer, and more independent. Co-designed with Eric Santana + co-designers through the MIT Assistive Tech Club, CurbToCar was built from the ground up around accessibility, clarity, and independence. How it works Point your phone toward the pick-up area and CurbToCar uses object detection and real-time tracking to locate vehicles. With continuous audio feedback and distance estimation, the app guides you toward your car, helping you navigate without relying on sighted assistance. Our favorite thing is user feedback, so please feel free to reach out at any time with questions or suggestions!
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Verdict
iWalkStraight and CurbToCar both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of iWalkStraight's written reviews are positive against 67% of CurbToCar's. iWalkStraight also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of iWalkStraight's written reviews are positive against 67% of CurbToCar's.
| Parameter | iWalkStraight | CurbToCar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Retina Italia Onlus | Tage Mehta |
Customer experience
iWalkStraight
CurbToCar
In-app purchases
iWalkStraight
No in-app purchases
CurbToCar
No in-app purchases
