# BlindSquare vs iWalkStraight

The clearest difference is price: iWalkStraight at Free against BlindSquare's $39.99. iWalkStraight also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). BlindSquare's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 3) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

iWalkStraight holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlindSquare has 61 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of BlindSquare's written reviews are positive against 100% of iWalkStraight's.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlindSquare | iWalkStraight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindsquare/id500557255/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwalkstraight/id1137994131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 83.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIPsoft Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/400084253) | [Retina Italia Onlus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450163371) |

## What reviewers say

### BlindSquare

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

**Currently charting:** #198 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


### iWalkStraight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwalkstraight/id1137994131)

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.

**Highlights:** Speech instructions for walking straight, Assists in absence of reference points, Usable with device in hand, Usable with device in pocket

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlindSquare free?

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

### Is iWalkStraight free?

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

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

iWalkStraight is rated higher. BlindSquare averages 4.0 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while iWalkStraight averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do BlindSquare or iWalkStraight have ads?

Neither BlindSquare nor iWalkStraight shows ads.

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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.*