# DotWalker

> Independence and fun on travel for the visually impaired.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/cz.lido.dotwalker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cz.lido.dotwalker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `cz.lido.dotwalker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Libor Dousek
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 12,468
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (114 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.52
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-14
- **First published:** 2013-06-03
- **Publisher country:** CZ
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.lido.dotwalker)
- **Website:** [http://www.dw.wz.cz/dw/en/help/about.html](http://www.dw.wz.cz/dw/en/help/about.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://braille.cz/test/arrows/dw/en/help/privp.html](https://braille.cz/test/arrows/dw/en/help/privp.html)

## Description

DotWalker is a specialized travel assistant Chrome extension designed for blind and visually impaired users, delivering independence and enjoyable navigation experiences. It uses discrete navigation points with various control modes such as selected point, nearest point, and point on route, enabling users to travel safely and confidently. The app features a talking compass and an innovative route creation method by simply shaking the device.

Users can enhance their journey by adding audio recordings, text files, or web links to points of interest. A special approach mode announces direction and distance to targeted points, complemented by audio street views. The user-friendly interface supports 2 or 3 finger swipes configurable for quick access to functions. DotWalker offers a free version and an advanced Pro version with voice commands, navigation directions, map downloads, and address announcements, making it an essential tool for accessible travel navigation.

## Rankings

- #517,059 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `cz.lido.dotwalker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Good app for GPS navigation for the blind.
- Rich in features and easy to use for daily outdoor tasks.
- Useful for visually impaired users as a guiding friend.
- App is available for free.

### Cons

- Lack of comprehensive tutorial information.
- Difficulty in changing the units of distance measure.
- Issues with app bugs and crashing on certain devices.
- Delayed updates on navigation directions.
- Inability to remove points and places easily.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cz.lido.dotwalker)