# BlindSquare vs Talk Compass

The clearest difference is price: Talk Compass at Free against BlindSquare's $39.99. Talk Compass also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0). BlindSquare's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Talk Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlindSquare has 57 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of BlindSquare's written reviews are positive against 50% of Talk Compass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BlindSquare ships an update monthly, Talk Compass every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlindSquare | Talk Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindsquare/id500557255/reviews) | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-compass/id1540530352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIPsoft Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/400084253) | [Yoshiyuki Koyanagi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540530354) |

## What reviewers say

### BlindSquare

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

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


### Talk Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-compass/id1540530352)

This navigation app provides cardinal and ordinal directions through voice output. Users can customize the speaking rate, volume, and sound effects for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Voice output for directions, Adjustable speaking rate, Customizable volume, Sound effect options, Supports cardinal and ordinal directions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlindSquare free?

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

### Is Talk Compass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BlindSquare or Talk Compass?

Talk Compass is rated higher. BlindSquare averages 4.0 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Talk Compass averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do BlindSquare or Talk Compass have ads?

Neither BlindSquare nor Talk Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlindSquare or Talk Compass?

BlindSquare ships an update monthly, and Talk Compass every 18 months. Most recently, BlindSquare was updated on September 24, 2026 and Talk Compass on July 30, 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.*