# RightHear - Blind Assistant > A virtual accessibility assistant for orientation and wayfinding Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.righthear](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.righthear) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.righthear` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** RightHear - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 29,716 - **Rating:** 3.89 / 5 (203 ratings) - **Version:** 6.0.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-09 - **First published:** 2015-08-06 - **Publisher country:** IL - **Size:** 81 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-11 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.righthear) - **Website:** [https://right-hear.com](https://right-hear.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://right-hear.com/privacy](https://right-hear.com/privacy) ## Description RightHear is an innovative virtual accessibility assistant designed to empower blind, visually impaired, and people with orientation challenges to navigate various environments confidently. This Chrome extension offers comprehensive features such as outdoor and indoor location identification, nearby points of interest guided by Open Street Map, personal point of interest recording, and object recognition tools through the Lens feature. Users can benefit from several modes, including Outdoor Mode for physical location tracking and navigation, Indoor Mode at RightHear enabled locations with detailed indoor mapping and assistance, Demo Mode for simulated environments, and Public Transportation support providing station data and departure times. Additional support features like direct calls to local representatives and access to supplemental webpages further enhance user independence. Tutorials are available to help users get started and make the most out of the extension's capabilities. ## Rankings - #370,988 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.righthear.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.righthear.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Users appreciate the app's concept as a blind assistant and find it helpful, especially in Israel, with good location accuracy and helpful navigation. However, major drawbacks include limited geographic coverage, inaccurate or missing nearby location data outside Israel, usability issues for blind users due to interface design, and occasional bugs affecting functionality. Overall, the app is promising but needs better global support and usability enhancements for blind users. ### Pros - The app is helpful and accessible for blind users. - Good location accuracy in certain regions (especially in Israel). - Supports blind assistance with navigation and orientation. - Provides good customer support when needed. - The app's concept and idea are appreciated by users. ### Cons - Limited geographic support; primarily works well in Israel but lacks accurate data or functionality in countries like India, Australia, UK, and other regions. - Nearby landmarks and locations data are inaccurate or nonexistent outside Israel. - Some users find the app difficult to use without sight due to reliance on taps and unclear instructions. - Occasional bugs such as missing buttons and failure to update locations or device detection. - Voice instructions or talking speed can be too fast for some users. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Hear2There: Accessible Nav](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.foresightar.hear2there) — 45 users - [Seeing Assistant Move](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pl.com.tt.seeingassistantmove) — 5,847 users - [Seeing Assistant GO](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pl.com.tt.SeeingAssistant.go) — 9,585 users - [Blind Explorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.startapp.smtrail) — 8,928 users, 1.83 / 5 - [ReachUp! - Shoppings](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.CSoft.ReachUp) — 18 users - [Perception Assist](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.perceiveworld.v2) — 507 users - [3rDi 4 All](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Uralstech.thirdifourall) — 82 users - [ReturnGuide - Low Vision Nav](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vortant.pedometer) — 11 users - [Step-Hear (stephear)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nanhe.bluetooth.client.activity) — 6,322 users - [Hearing Remote](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sonova.vista.rcapp) — 726,691 users, 4.38 / 5 - [Vision Assistant](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vtsoutsouras.visionassistant_rev04) — 1,956 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.righthear)