Comparison

Compass For Blind vs EyeGuide Vision

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compass For Blind

Features
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"Compass For Blind" is a practical tool thoughtfully designed for the visually impaired. With its voice prompt feature, it can accurately identify and inform users of the 8 cardinal directions (East, South, West, North, Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest). When you are facing one of these directions, the device will give a voice prompt along with a vibration, helping you intuitively perceive the direction. Whether for daily travel, navigation, or orientation in unfamiliar environments, it provides precise and convenient direction guidance, becoming your reliable assistant to make traveling more worry - free and comfortable.

About

EyeGuide Vision

This app uses your iPhone's LiDAR sensor to provide real-time navigation and obstacle detection for visually impaired users. It offers voice and haptic feedback, scene descriptions, and OCR for reading text aloud, all while working offline and prioritizing privacy.

Highlights
  • LiDAR obstacle detection
  • Voice and haptic feedback
  • Scene description
  • Document reader (OCR)
  • Currency identification
  • Color detection
  • Offline functionality
Features
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EyeGuide vision is a completely free app built to give blind and visually impaired users greater independence. Powered by the iPhone’s LiDAR sensor, it turns your device into a reliable navigation companion that works anytime, anywhere. Key Features: Guidance Mode • Obstacle & Collision Detection: Real-time LiDAR scanning warns of nearby objects. • Voice & Haptic Feedback: Clear voice prompts and gentle vibrations guide your steps. • Turn-by-Turn Movement: Smart navigation cues for safer travel. • Works in Darkness: Navigate confidently even rooms without any light source. • Offline & Private: Runs directly on your device—no internet needed, keeping your data secure. • Accessibility First: Designed to meet iOS accessibility standards. Scene Description Use your camera to get a full verbal description of what’s in front of you. Perfect for understanding rooms, outdoor spaces, and everyday environments. Document Reader (OCR) Point your camera at any text, letters, receipts, signs, printed documents and EyeGuide will read it aloud instantly. No internet required. Currency Identification EyeGuide uses on-device machine learning to identify different currencies quickly and accurately. Color Detection Accurately identify colors on objects, clothing, or surfaces using the phone’s camera. 100% Free, Offline & On-Device Created with love by Charles Ayere, designed with and for the blind. Visit https://eyeguidevision.org for more info and feedback.

Screenshots

Compass For Blind1 screens
EyeGuide Vision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Compass For Blind at 3 against EyeGuide Vision's 1. Compass For Blind also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Compass For Blind versus EyeGuide Vision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass For BlindEyeGuide Vision
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer乃君 黄Charles Ayere

In-app purchases

None

Compass For Blind

No in-app purchases

None

EyeGuide Vision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass For Blind free?
Compass For Blind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EyeGuide Vision free?
EyeGuide Vision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass For Blind or EyeGuide Vision have ads?
Neither Compass For Blind nor EyeGuide Vision shows ads.

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