# BlindSquare vs Indigo Nav

The clearest difference is price: Indigo Nav at Free against BlindSquare's $39.99. BlindSquare's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 60%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Indigo Nav 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 Indigo Nav. 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 60% of Indigo Nav's.

BlindSquare ships an update monthly, Indigo Nav every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlindSquare | Indigo Nav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/indigo-nav/id945756779/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIPsoft Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/400084253) | [American Printing House for the Blind (APH)](https://appshunter.io/developer/704570515) |

## What reviewers say

### BlindSquare

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

**Currently charting:** #193 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


### Indigo Nav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indigo-nav/id945756779)

This turn-by-turn GPS app offers comprehensive outdoor navigation with unique accessibility features, including enhanced verbosity for visually impaired users. Explore points of interest, record custom routes with waypoints, and receive audio-visual feedback for turns and intersections.

**Highlights:** Turn-by-turn GPS navigation, Enhanced accessibility for blind users, Virtual exploration of POIs and route turning points, Waypoint route recording and saving, LookAround Wand for directional information, Customizable POI creation and sharing, Audio and vibration feedback for navigation cues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlindSquare free?

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

### Is Indigo Nav free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BlindSquare or Indigo Nav?

Indigo Nav is rated higher. BlindSquare averages 4.0 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Indigo Nav averages 4.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do BlindSquare or Indigo Nav have ads?

Neither BlindSquare nor Indigo Nav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlindSquare or Indigo Nav?

BlindSquare ships an update monthly, and Indigo Nav every 4 months. Most recently, BlindSquare was updated on September 24, 2026 and Indigo Nav on September 16, 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.*