Be Your Eyes vs HelloNav
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Be Your Eyes
This app uses AI to identify objects and read text aloud, assisting visually impaired users. It also features real-time obstacle detection with customizable alerts and provides voice-broadcasted weather updates.
- AI object identification
- Text recognition and voice broadcast
- Real-time obstacle detection with alerts
- Customizable obstacle avoidance settings
- Voice-broadcasted weather information
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[Function to identify objects] Using advanced artificial intelligence technology, it can identify thousands of common objects in life, allowing the visually impaired to explore the world and perceive life; [Function to recognize text] It can quickly and accurately recognize more than 50 different texts and broadcast them in voice form; [Obstacle avoidance function] It can monitor the distance of obstacles ahead in real time. If the distance is too close, it will send out an audible alarm and vibration alarm. The user can customize whether to turn it on; (The obstacle avoidance function requires iPhone12 Pro or above Pro models.) [Today Apple Weather] You can get voice broadcast of today's weather conditions, so you no longer have to worry about traveling; Legal Source Link: https://weatherkit.apple.com/legal-attribution.html [Hope to know] Please use the App in a safe environment, the developer does not bear any security responsibility; [Reminder] If you encounter any usage problems or have any suggestions, please send us an email: 947268652@qq.com We never stop optimizing the product and fixing bugs. Your feedback is the greatest help for us to improve our services! Privacy Policy: https://blastbricks.github.io/BeYourEyes/PrivacyPolicy.html User Agreement: https://blastbricks.github.io/BeYourEyes/Terms.html By downloading and using this App, users represent that they have read and agreed to our Privacy Agreement and User Agreement.
HelloNav
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HaloNav turns your iPhone into an intelligent companion—combining LiDAR obstacle detection, AI scene understanding, and personalized outdoor navigation. Three systems. One seamless journey. How HaloNav Guides You Halo Shield | Obstacle Detection Real-time scanning up to 5 meters. Detects obstacles, overhangs, and drop-offs with instant voice, spatial audio, or haptic alerts. Runs entirely on-device. Works offline. Halo Guide | Outdoor Navigation Built for streets and open spaces. Save custom points of interest, record persistent obstacles for automatic warnings, revisit saved routes, and turn with precise angle guidance. Requires internet. Halo Vision | AI Scene Understanding Reads traffic lights, crosswalks, signs, and menus. Find specific objects on command—keys, seats, doors. Some features require internet. Better Together: How HaloNav Couples HaloNav's three systems hand off seamlessly as you move. Halo Guide plots your route. Halo Shield watches your step. At intersections, Halo Vision reads the scene. Near your destination, GPS fades—Halo Vision reads storefront text to pinpoint your exact arrival. Never a gap, never a guess. Your Way. Your Feedback. Choose voice prompts, spatial audio, haptic patterns, or layer them all. Fully compatible with VoiceOver. Built for accessibility from the ground up. Privacy First Core safety features run offline. Cloud features only connect when needed. You control everything. Compatible Devices Requires iPhone with LiDAR Scanner: iPhone 12 Pro / Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro / Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro / Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro / Pro Max. Join the Community TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@halonavglobal Youtube: https://youtube.com/@halonav?si=b9upEA4qqO2BGgmF
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HelloNav at every 8 days against Be Your Eyes's every 2 months. Be Your Eyes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Be Your Eyes ships an update every 2 months, HelloNav every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Be Your Eyes | HelloNav |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 232 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 祖铁 程 | 国斌 马 |
In-app purchases
Be Your Eyes
No in-app purchases
HelloNav
No in-app purchases








