Comparison

HelloNav vs ReadOver

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

Head to head
About

HelloNav

Features
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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

About

ReadOver

Features
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ReadOver - Keyboard for Users with Visual Impairments ReadOver is a custom Japanese keyboard extension designed for users with visual impairments. It supports both flick input and toggle input (with split-tap), is fully compatible with VoiceOver, and includes powerful input-assistance features powered by Google Gemini Al. Input Methods Flick Input - A fast, intuitive one-finger input method Toggle Input (with split-tap support) - A reliable input style optimized for VoiceOver users Both input methods are fully optimized for VoiceOver's spoken feedback. Al-Powered Input Assistance Kanji Conversion -
Automatically converts hiragana into appropriate kanji Text Generation — Al-assisted writing and text creation Image Analysis - Recognizes text in photos (OCR) and detects stamps Voice Memos - Converts spoken content into text Learning Features Custom Dictionary - Register and manage personal terms and expressions Usage-Based Learning -
Remembers frequently used kanji conversions and phrases to improve accuracy Privacy & Options Al features are available in both free and paid versions.

Screenshots

HelloNav2 screens
ReadOver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HelloNav at Free against ReadOver's $2.99. HelloNav also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HelloNav is free to download; ReadOver costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HelloNav ships an update every 8 days, ReadOver every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HelloNav versus ReadOver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelloNavReadOver
PriceFree — better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer国斌 马SHINYA TAKAGAKI

In-app purchases

None

HelloNav

No in-app purchases

None

ReadOver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HelloNav free?
HelloNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadOver free?
ReadOver costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HelloNav or ReadOver have ads?
Neither HelloNav nor ReadOver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HelloNav or ReadOver?
HelloNav ships an update every 8 days, and ReadOver every 5 days. Most recently, HelloNav was updated on September 21, 2026 and ReadOver on September 26, 2026.

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