# BlindSquare vs Clew Maps

The clearest difference is price: Clew Maps at Free against BlindSquare's $39.99. Clew Maps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). BlindSquare's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 2) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Clew Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | BlindSquare | Clew Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $39.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindsquare/id500557255/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clew-maps/id1595185167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.4% 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 | **#93** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, 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:** #93 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 Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clew-maps/id1595185167)

This app provides augmented reality indoor navigation for visually impaired users. It allows recording, sharing, and following indoor routes using printable tags for accurate access.

**Highlights:** AR indoor navigation, Route recording, Route sharing, Printable tag anchoring, Navigation for visually impaired

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlindSquare free?

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

### Is Clew Maps free?

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

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

Clew Maps is rated higher. BlindSquare averages 4.0 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Clew Maps averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BlindSquare or Clew Maps have ads?

Neither BlindSquare nor Clew Maps shows ads.

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

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