EyeGuide Vision vs HelloNav
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- LiDAR obstacle detection
- Voice and haptic feedback
- Scene description
- Document reader (OCR)
- Currency identification
- Color detection
- Offline functionality
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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.
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 EyeGuide Vision's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
EyeGuide Vision ships an update every 2 months, HelloNav every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EyeGuide Vision | HelloNav |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 232 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charles Ayere | 国斌 马 |
In-app purchases
EyeGuide Vision
No in-app purchases
HelloNav
No in-app purchases









