Evelity vs VoiceVista
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Evelity
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Navigation apps have become essential tools. Getting to an unfamiliar outdoor destination has never been easier. But how many times have you gotten lost near a building or inside one? A classroom at the university, a hospital room, an office in a large building or a location on an industrial site are all complex places where signage is sometimes inadequate, making it difficult to find your way and potentially causing discomfort and stress. Why choose Evelity? * Inclusive guidance: designed to adapt to your specific needs * Smart navigation: dynamic routes calculated in real time * Offline functionality: no Internet required in equipped locations * Safety and privacy: no personal data needed—Evelity respects your privacy Key Features * Step-by-step navigation: audio, visual, or tactile—your route is simple, clear, and effective * Route preview * Seamless indoor-outdoor navigation: be autonomous from start to finish * “Where am I?” feature: instantly find your exact position and the nearest point of interest * Audio description: compatible with VoiceOver Download the app now and never lose your way again!
VoiceVista
This app uses advanced audio and location technology to help blind and low vision users understand their surroundings. It provides reassurance in new places, aids in building mental maps, and supports confident navigation.
- Environmental awareness through audio
- Precise location services
- Assists in mental mapping
- Confident route navigation
- Built on open-source Soundscape project
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VoiceVista is a critical application for the blind and low vision users' community. It is built upon Microsoft's discontinued and open-source project Soundscape (https://aka.ms/ossblog) and is licensed under the MIT License (https://github.com/microsoft/soundscape/blob/main/LICENSE.txt). The app leverages advanced iOS audio technology and precise location services to empower individuals in developing a heightened sense of their environment. It offers reassurance in unfamiliar settings, assisting users in forming mental maps and confidently navigating their desired routes. For more information on how the app works and how your data is used and protected, please review the service terms and privacy policy: Service terms: https://drwjf.github.io/vvt/terms.html Privacy policy: https://drwjf.github.io/vvt/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Evelity at none against VoiceVista's 2. VoiceVista's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. VoiceVista sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Evelity asks for nothing beyond the download.
Evelity ships an update fortnightly, VoiceVista weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Evelity | VoiceVista |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (207 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 207 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Okeenea | Jianfeng Wu |
Bugs and requests
Evelity
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
VoiceVista
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes when tapping location details for more information
- iCloud storage full error despite large available storage
- Markers not visible after cloud sync issues
- Beacon detection fails to recognize arrival
- Shake feature activates during normal walking
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- App stops working when Wi-Fi signal drops
- Apple Watch communication mode not enabled error
- App closes when tapping beacon on iPhone 8
- Intersection data missing on iPad during walking
- Voice speed accelerates uncontrollably
- Persistent update notification cannot be dismissed
- Street Preview mode exit unclear
- German translation error: Schritte instead of Treppe
- Incomplete transit stop announcements
- Inconsistent location information display
Requested features
23 requests- Camera integration for building and object recognition
- Voice commands to avoid handling phone
- GPX file import capability
- Turn-by-turn directions triggering
- Route simulation from alternate starting points
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- Apple Watch voice output support
- Ability to query current velocity on demand
- Route display as text list instead of map
- City/postal code information in location details
- Searchable FAQ documentation
- Edit fields for waypoint descriptions
- Street preview mode exit instructions
- Complete sound effects library for familiarization
- BlindSquare import feature restoration
- Route deletion functionality
- Disable shake gesture option
- Automatic route recalculation when off-path
- Beacon arrival detection improvement
- Transit mode stop name announcement improvement
- Centered audio for MFI hearing aid users
- Pointing mode to identify streets ahead
- Better French localization
- German translation corrections (Treppe vs. Schritte)
In-app purchases
Evelity
No in-app purchases
VoiceVista
- Sponsorship Monthly$0.991 Month
- Sponsorship Yearly$8.991 Year








