Comparison

JustSee Vision vs Talking compass

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

Head to head
About

JustSee Vision

Features
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JustSee Vision tells you what your photos show and turns them into memories. Built for blind and low vision users and fully compatible with VoiceOver, the app describes every picture, so you want to keep it, come back to it or share it. A photo that speaks A scene, an object, a moment: JustSee describes what a picture shows, so your photos are not just files but memories you can read again, on screen or out loud. Your library, finally clear You no longer have to guess what each thumbnail is. You read, you sort, you find your photos again instead of letting them pile up on your phone. Sharing that makes sense A described photo is easier to share, because the people around you understand straight away what it shows. Documents and mail too A handout from a teacher, a letter, a board full of text: JustSee helps you understand what it says and read it again later. Useful for students, and for everyday mail. Even faster On iPhone 16 and later, press Camera Control, the button on the right side, to take a photo and hear the description right away. How it works You choose. You can use Iko, our assistant that picks the most capable AI for each situation, with nothing to set up. You can also have the description done on your device, for more privacy if your iPhone is recent*, or connect the AI of your choice with your own API key (Google Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Grok, Mistral, OpenRouter) in Settings. Faces stay apart Face recognition and identifying the people close to you happen only on your iPhone or iPad. Nothing is sent over the internet for this feature. Made by and for blind and low vision people JustSee is designed to be clear, accessible and pleasant to use every day. Download JustSee Vision: describe to keep, and keep to remember. * Note, on-device description Plan on an iPhone 15 Pro or later, a download of about 3 GB, and a result that is sometimes less rich or slower than Iko online. Details vary from one device to another.

About

Talking compass

Features
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Know your direction without looking at your phone. Talking Compass is a simple, high-contrast compass that speaks your direction and guides you using sound and haptics. Perfect for hands-free use, outdoor adventures, and accessibility. FEATURES • Spoken Direction Hear your heading in real time with customisable speech modes. • North Finder Guided feedback helps you align perfectly with North. • Heading Lock Lock your direction and get alerts if you go off course. • Directional Haptics Feel your direction with unique vibration patterns for each direction. • Haptics Only Mode Use vibration-only feedback for silent navigation. • Adaptive Speech More guidance when moving, less when still. • High Contrast Design Clear, bold interface for visibility in bright conditions. • Built for Accessibility Large tap targets and full VoiceOver support. Simple!

Screenshots

JustSee Vision3 screens
Talking compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Talking compass at none against JustSee Vision's 3. JustSee Vision's advantage is iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. JustSee Vision sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Talking compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
JustSee Vision versus Talking compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustSee VisionTalking compass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIEyesSteven Johnson

In-app purchases

3 purchases

JustSee Vision

One-time3
  • Bag of 500 treats$4.99
  • Bag of 1000 treats$7.99
  • Bag of 3000 treats$14.99
None

Talking compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JustSee Vision free?
JustSee Vision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talking compass free?
Talking compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JustSee Vision or Talking compass have ads?
Neither JustSee Vision nor Talking compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JustSee Vision or Talking compass?
JustSee Vision ships an update monthly, and Talking compass monthly. Most recently, JustSee Vision was updated on October 18, 2026 and Talking compass on October 12, 2026.

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