# BlindSquare vs Clew

The clearest difference is price: Clew at Free against BlindSquare's $39.99. BlindSquare's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 67%) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Clew 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 Clew. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 27 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of BlindSquare's written reviews are positive against 67% of Clew's.

BlindSquare ships an update monthly, Clew every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlindSquare | Clew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindsquare/id500557255/reviews) | [4.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clew/id1268077870/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIPsoft Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/400084253) | [Paul Ruvolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268077869) |

## What reviewers say

### BlindSquare

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

**Currently charting:** #200 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


### Clew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clew/id1268077870)

This app uses augmented reality to help visually impaired individuals navigate indoor spaces. Users can record custom routes and share them with others, making unfamiliar environments more accessible.

**Highlights:** AR indoor navigation, Record custom routes, Share routes with others, Accessible for visually impaired users

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlindSquare free?

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

### Is Clew free?

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

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

BlindSquare and Clew are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 57 and 27 ratings respectively.

### Do BlindSquare or Clew have ads?

Neither BlindSquare nor Clew shows ads.

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

BlindSquare ships an update monthly, and Clew every 3 weeks. Most recently, BlindSquare was updated on September 24, 2026 and Clew on July 7, 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.*