Comparison

Talking Location vs Blue Light Maps

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

Head to head
About

Talking Location

This app provides multiple ways to hear location details spoken aloud. Options include timed announcements, gestures like pinching or shaking, and proximity sensor activation. Customize which location data is read and the speaking order.

Highlights
  • Timed location announcements
  • Gesture-based activation (pinch, shake)
  • Proximity sensor for spoken location
  • Customizable spoken location data
  • Adjustable speaking speed and order
  • Wizard solution for combined actions
Features
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The app will provide six kinds of solutions for talking the location information. The cover solution is only available for iPhone. 1 Talk by the timer 2 Talk by pinch gesture 3 Talk by shaking the device 4 Talk by covering the top screen of iPhone. (use the iPhone proximity sensor) not available for iPad 5 Talk by tapping the Add button at the bottom right corner. 6 Talk by using wizard solution. With the wizard solution, the timer solution, pinch solution,shake solution and cover solution could work at the same time. The user could customise the action of wizard solution. For example, only enable timer and pinch solution work at the same time 7 Use the default language of device as the main talking language. 8 In the main list view, tap the single cell, the detail information about the location will be displayed. The app will could talk the location longitude, latitude or the detail information such as the location name,locality,Thorough fare, sub locality, sub thorough fare. From the setting view, we could select the timer interval from 1 minutes or more. We could also select the talking speed rate. And decide whether to talk the longitude,latitude or the detail location information. The user could indict which detail items could be talked. The user also could select the different talking order. Usage: Tap the left first button in the bottom toolbar, the app will talk the location on the timer interval. Tap the left second button in the bottom toolbar, the app will be the wizard solution. In this situation, the shake, pinch, proximity (iPhone only)detection and timer could work at the same time.The user could customise the action of wizard solution from the setting view. Tap the left third button in the bottom toolbar, the app will talk the location when the user pinch on the table list view. In iPhone,tap the right second button in the bottom toolbar, the app will talk the location when the user covers the iPhone screen by hands or by other objects such as one book.In iPad,shake the device, the app will talk the location. Tap the right first button in the bottom toolbar, the app will talk the location at once. The top left item is the action menu button. It includes the Clear All Data item and Edit Data Item. When tap the Edit Data item, the list data will be editable status. After that, tap the action menu button, the list data will be normal status. For iPhone, the shake solution item move to the action menu list. If the user uses the proximity solution or enable the proximity feature of the wizard solution, then the APP will talk the location information when the user covers the top screen of iPhone from the main view, the setting view or the detail information view. If the user uses the pinch solution, shake solution or the timer solution, then the APP will talk the location information when the App is in the main view. Notice for the first time usage: From the setting view, select the timer interval for the timer solution if 1 minute interval is not acceptable.Then,indict which detail items we want the APP to talk. This edition could talk the current location information to the upcoming phone call with the iphone. The iOS version should be 13.0 or newer. First , accept the coming phone call, after that when this app is talking, the phone owner could hear the talking from the phone. The people in the calling could hear the talking in the call.

About

Blue Light Maps

Navigate faster and more accurately with this specialized navigation app designed for emergency responders. It offers detailed maps, optimized routing using legal exemptions, and features tailored for larger emergency vehicles. Offline maps ensure connectivity even in areas with poor reception.

Highlights
  • Detailed maps with visible addresses
  • Optimized routing with legal exemptions
  • Up to 60% shorter routes
  • Early turn notifications
  • Tailored for large emergency vehicles
  • Offline maps
  • Integrated destination search
Features
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Navigate smarter and arrive faster with BlueLight Maps—the navigation app built for the frontline, by the frontline. Specifically designed for police, EMTs, firefighters and private ambulance services, our app revolutionizes emergency response navigation. Unparalleled Map Detail • Most Detailed Maps Available: Building and addresses clearly visible, from apartment blocks to farmhouses. • Always Know Where You Are: Enhanced mapping ensures precise location awareness at all times. Optimised Routing Using Your Exemptions • Faster Routes: Factor in legal exemptions for restricted turns, bus gates, low traffic neighborhoods, and more. • Up to 60% Shorter: Find routes significantly shorter than those from Google Maps or TomTom. • Early Turn Notifications: Get timely alerts for turns, even at high speeds. Stay Oriented— • Know Your Location: Clearly see your current road and direction, crucial for assistance calls and accurate reporting during pursuits. • Enhance Communication: Aligns with agency principles by facilitating precise location sharing among services. Tailored for Larger Emergency Vehicles like Ambulances and Fire Trucks • Avoid Restrictions: Specialised modes ensure you don't get stuck at width restrictions and tight turns. • Smooth Journeys: Transporting a patient? Use our mode that avoids speed humps. Effortless Destination Search • Integrated Search: Use Google Search or What3Words to find destinations quickly. • Visual Guidance: Built-in Google Street View shows you the destination as you approach Offline Maps—Always Available • Stay Connected: Navigate seamlessly even in areas with poor reception. Trusted by First Responders “Allowed us to get to an incident much quicker compared to Google Maps.” “Enhanced on-screen ETA accuracy.” “A more efficient route, utilizing exemptions for a no-right-turn saved 3 minutes.” “Unlike TomTom’s suggestion to detour around traffic, we could clearly bypass it and saved a few minutes.” Start Your Free Trial Today Experience the difference with a free trial of BlueLight Maps. Continue with an individual subscription available within the app, or via an enterprise subscription through your employer. Terms of Use: https://bluelightmaps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://bluelightmaps.com/privacy

Screenshots

Talking Location4 screens
Blue Light Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blue Light Maps at 5.0 against Talking Location's 3.0. Blue Light Maps also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Talking Location's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Both are free to download. Blue Light Maps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Talking Location asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blue Light Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Location ships an update every 5 months, Blue Light Maps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Talking Location versus Blue Light Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking LocationBlue Light Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—35.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer方 沈Blue Light Maps

Customer experience

Talking Location

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Blue Light Maps

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative45.0%

In-app purchases

None

Talking Location

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Blue Light Maps

Subscriptions4
  • Basic3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Quarterly7 Days trial$12.993 Months
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  • Annual14 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Talking Location free?
Talking Location is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blue Light Maps free?
Blue Light Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Talking Location or Blue Light Maps?
Blue Light Maps is rated higher. Talking Location averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Blue Light Maps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Talking Location or Blue Light Maps have ads?
Neither Talking Location nor Blue Light Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Talking Location or Blue Light Maps?
Talking Location ships an update every 5 months, and Blue Light Maps fortnightly. Most recently, Talking Location was updated on October 7, 2026 and Blue Light Maps on October 17, 2026.

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