# BlindSquare vs overTHERE

BlindSquare and overTHERE both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of BlindSquare's written reviews are positive against 0% of overTHERE's. BlindSquare also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 2) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). overTHERE's advantage is price (Free vs $39.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

overTHERE is free to download; BlindSquare costs $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for BlindSquare against 4.0 for overTHERE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlindSquare has 60 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of BlindSquare's written reviews are positive against 0% of overTHERE's.

BlindSquare ships an update monthly, overTHERE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlindSquare | overTHERE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindsquare/id500557255/reviews) | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overthere/id1126056833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **83.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIPsoft Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/400084253) | [Dmitrijs Prohorenkovs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096375286) |

## What reviewers say

### BlindSquare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindsquare/id500557255)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides accessible navigation for blind and visually impaired individuals, both indoors and outdoors. It uses GPS and compass data, combined with location information, to verbally guide users to points of interest and street crossings. Users can also control the app via voice commands and integrate with popular navigation apps.

**Highlights:** Indoor and outdoor navigation, Verbal guidance to points of interest, Street crossing announcements, Voice command control, Integration with popular navigators, Save private locations, Foursquare client features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for navigation
- 👍 Useful for blind/visually impaired users
- 💡 Provides details on surroundings
- 👍 Integrates well with other apps
- 👍 Frequent updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate location/POI data
- 🐛 Connectivity issues (Bluetooth, GPS)
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 👎 Confusing interface/organization
- 💰 Expensive for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing issues
- Incorrect address/street announcements
- Simulation mode problems
- Bluetooth connectivity failures

**Requested features**

- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Intersection details (left/right side)
- Public transit integration
- Voice control/commands
- Multi-language support


### overTHERE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overthere/id1126056833)

This app uses a line-of-sight algorithm to help blind individuals explore their surroundings by providing audible virtual signs for nearby places. Point your phone in any direction to hear the closest locations, with audio feedback indicating their exact position. Users can also create custom virtual signs to mark important spots.

**Highlights:** Virtual audible signs for nearby places, Line-of-sight algorithm for location feedback, Horizontal mode for environmental exploration, Vertical mode for list review and details, Create custom virtual talking signs, Augmented-reality interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlindSquare free?

BlindSquare costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is overTHERE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BlindSquare or overTHERE?

BlindSquare and overTHERE are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 60 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do BlindSquare or overTHERE have ads?

Neither BlindSquare nor overTHERE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlindSquare or overTHERE?

BlindSquare ships an update monthly, and overTHERE every 2 weeks. Most recently, BlindSquare was updated on October 11, 2026 and overTHERE on September 8, 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.*