# BlindSq Event vs overTHERE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BlindSq Event at 38% against overTHERE's 0%. BlindSq Event also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 2). overTHERE's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

overTHERE holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of BlindSq Event's written reviews are positive against 0% of overTHERE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BlindSq Event ships an update monthly, overTHERE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BlindSq Event | overTHERE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindsq-event/id635707709/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overthere/id1126056833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 65 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIPsoft Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/400084253) | [Dmitrijs Prohorenkovs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096375286) |

## What reviewers say

### BlindSq Event

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blindsq-event/id635707709)

This app helps blind and visually impaired individuals navigate their surroundings by providing spoken information about nearby points of interest and street crossings. It uses GPS and compass data, combined with Foursquare information, to offer relevant details and can integrate with navigation apps for turn-by-turn directions.

**Highlights:** Spoken information about surroundings, GPS and compass integration, Foursquare venue data, Turn-by-turn navigation support, Customizable search radius, Save private places to iCloud, Foursquare check-in functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### overTHERE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overthere/id1126056833)

This app uses a line-of-sight algorithm to help blind individuals explore their surroundings by providing audible virtual signs for nearby places. Point your phone in any direction to hear the closest locations, with audio feedback indicating their exact position. Users can also create custom virtual signs to mark important spots.

**Highlights:** Virtual audible signs for nearby places, Line-of-sight algorithm for location feedback, Horizontal mode for environmental exploration, Vertical mode for list review and details, Create custom virtual talking signs, Augmented-reality interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BlindSq Event free?

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

### Is overTHERE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BlindSq Event or overTHERE?

overTHERE is rated higher. BlindSq Event averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while overTHERE averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BlindSq Event or overTHERE have ads?

Neither BlindSq Event nor overTHERE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BlindSq Event or overTHERE?

BlindSq Event ships an update monthly, and overTHERE every 2 weeks. Most recently, BlindSq Event was updated on November 1, 2026 and overTHERE on November 2, 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.*