Range vs Object detector for blind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Range
Measure distances to targets using your device's camera and GPS. Aim at an object, move a set distance, and aim again to get an estimated distance and altitude. Best for distances under 500 meters.
- Measure distance to targets
- Estimate target altitude
- Works best under 500 meters
- Requires clear sky view for GPS
- Calibrate movement distance
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Range-Finder IT REALLY WORKS!! Measure distances from your device to a Target! Works best on distances less than 500 meters. How it works: - Aim a Target and press A button. - Walk to left or right at specific distance (default 6 meters). - Aim same target again and press B button. - The estimate distance and altitude of target will appear on your screen. Use it with confidence in the field or at your favourite activities. Warning! - For accurate results, don't shake your hands while aiming the target. - Have a clear view of the sky to achieve better GPS signal. - Walk exactly distance to left or right. You can calibrate any time from settings panel.
Object detector for blind
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- The device will vibrate according to distance measurement, stronger vibration means shorter distance. - The distance measurement feature has the option to switch between metric and imperial units. - It's compatible with VoiceOver if you want to hear the object distance. - It works better with devices that have the LiDAR sensor.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Object detector for blind at every 4 months against Range's every 8 months. Range's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On 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
Range costs $1.99 and Object detector for blind $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Range ships an update every 8 months, Object detector for blind every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Range | Object detector for blind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 1.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Savvas Petrou | Carlos Obando |
In-app purchases
Range
No in-app purchases
Object detector for blind
No in-app purchases
