OOrion vs Talking compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OOrion
This app uses your smartphone's camera and AI to help visually impaired individuals identify and locate objects and text in their surroundings. It can find dropped items, specific products, or even doors and names on intercoms, and allows for custom item tagging. It is compatible with VoiceOver and Siri.
- Object and text identification
- Location assistance
- Custom item tagging
- Offline functionality
- VoiceOver and Siri compatibility
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Discover OOrion, the smart vision assistant that helps you identify, locate and understand the world around you with great speed and simplicity. Whether you need to find keys dropped on the floor, locate a product in your closet or fridge, spot power outlets in a hotel room, identify the right door on the street or recognize a name on an intercom, OOrion is here to assist you. It can also alert you when an obstacle is in your path and provide ultra low latency scene descriptions for greater awareness of your surroundings. For even more convenience, OOrion can be used completely hands free and with your phone locked as we are officially compatible with Meta AI Glasses. OOrion includes powerful on device AI models that run offline, meaning the app does not necessarily require an internet connection to operate. You can also add your own personal items for quick retrieval whenever you need them. OOrion is fully compatible with the VoiceOver screen reader and Siri. Are you a venue open to the public? Become an OOrion partner and make your establishment accessible to everyone. For questions or feedback, feel free to contact us at contact@oorion.fr
Talking compass
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Know your direction without looking at your phone. Talking Compass is a simple, high-contrast compass that speaks your direction and guides you using sound and haptics. Perfect for hands-free use, outdoor adventures, and accessibility. FEATURES • Spoken Direction Hear your heading in real time with customisable speech modes. • North Finder Guided feedback helps you align perfectly with North. • Heading Lock Lock your direction and get alerts if you go off course. • Directional Haptics Feel your direction with unique vibration patterns for each direction. • Haptics Only Mode Use vibration-only feedback for silent navigation. • Adaptive Speech More guidance when moving, less when still. • High Contrast Design Clear, bold interface for visibility in bright conditions. • Built for Accessibility Large tap targets and full VoiceOver support. Simple!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OOrion at every 2 weeks against Talking compass's monthly. OOrion also leads on iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). 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.
OOrion ships an update every 2 weeks, Talking compass monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OOrion | Talking compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 388 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OOrion | Steven Johnson |
In-app purchases
OOrion
No in-app purchases
Talking compass
No in-app purchases









