# Oko vs STEP Navigation

The clearest difference is rating: STEP Navigation at 5.0 against Oko's 4.0. STEP Navigation also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Oko's advantage is ratings volume (179 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Oko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. STEP Navigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

STEP Navigation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Oko has 179 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Oko ships an update fortnightly, STEP Navigation monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Oko | STEP Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oko-cross-streets-and-maps/id1583614988/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-navigation/id6448701994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **179** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polara Engineering, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/947593464) | [Paul Ruvolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268077869) |

## What reviewers say

### Oko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oko-cross-streets-and-maps/id1583614988)

This AI-powered navigation app provides turn-by-turn directions and detailed intersection information. It offers visual assistance by notifying users when the walk signal is active, enhancing confidence while exploring.

**Highlights:** AI-driven navigation, Turn-by-turn directions, Intersection information, Visual walk signal alerts, Environment exploration

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate pedestrian signal detection
- 👍 Helpful for crossing streets safely
- 🎉 Game-changing for visually impaired users
- 💡 Innovative use of technology
- 🤝 Appreciated by the community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model limits accessibility
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and reliability
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when entering address
- Losing functionality after updates
- Unreliable signal detection in certain conditions

**Requested features**

- Option to disable audio and use haptics only
- Integration with other navigation apps
- Free version or one-time purchase option


### STEP Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-navigation/id6448701994)

This app assists blind and low-vision users in locating building entrances and navigating indoors with precise guidance. It utilizes computer vision for outdoor navigation, offering accuracy beyond standard GPS, and allows for the creation and use of private or public indoor maps.

**Highlights:** Precise building entrance finding, Indoor navigation with virtual anchors, Computer vision for outdoor navigation, Create private indoor maps, Utilize public indoor maps, Request outdoor location mapping

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oko free?

Oko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is STEP Navigation free?

STEP Navigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Oko or STEP Navigation?

STEP Navigation is rated higher. Oko averages 4.0 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while STEP Navigation averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Oko or STEP Navigation have ads?

Neither Oko nor STEP Navigation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Oko or STEP Navigation?

Oko ships an update fortnightly, and STEP Navigation monthly. Most recently, Oko was updated on November 3, 2026 and STEP Navigation on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*