Overview

Rating:
3.60
(17)
Version:
3.7.4
Last updated: 2019-11-18
Ranking
#341,816 ▼ 10,043
Overall

Features & Capabilities

The Seeing Eye GPS, is a fully accessible turn-by-turn GPS iPhone app with all the normal navigation features plus features unique to blind users. Unique to The Seeing Eye GPS™: • Instead of multiple layers of menus, the three important navigation elements are on the lower portion of every screen: Route, POIs and Location. • At intersections, the cross street and its orientation are announced • Intersections are described (e.g. four-way) with the clock face orientation of the streets. • There are three choices for POI data (Apple, Foursquare, and OSM). • Directions are configured appropriately for Pedestrian and Vehicle routes, including heads-up announcements for approaching turns, turn now, continue straight and upcoming turns. • If one wanders off the route, it's automatically recalculated and updated turn information is announced. • Point your phone in a given direction to hear what is nearby with the LookAround Wand. • Nearby Points of interest, intersections, and heading changes are automatically announced. • Ability to run in the background or with the screen locked for iOS 7. If you are running an older version of iOS 6 only the sound effects will play and the phone will vibrate at turns and at your destination but no speech output. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Requires: Compatible with iPhone 5, iPad Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad 2 WiFi + 3G, iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular. iOS 9.0 or later. Seeing Eye GPS uses VoiceOver feature for audio voice output and does not contain its own voice synthesizer.

Supported Maps: U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Ger-many, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Lithuania, Argentina. Not all countries have full intersection descriptions. Join us on Twitter, https://twitter.com/airaio

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
GoodMaps Inc
Rating:
3.60
(17)
Version:
3.7.4 Last updated: 2019-11-18
Version code:
833620438
Creation date:
2013-07-01
Compatible devices:
Size:
81.05MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-19
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
GoodMaps Inc
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seeing-eye-gps/id668624446
Website:
https://www.goodmaps.com/goodmaps-explore-app/

User Reviews

Seeing Eye GPS is highly praised for blind-friendly design and essential features like intersection announcements and look-around POIs. It’s valued for real-world usefulness and long-standing accessibility focus. However, users frequently cite price/subscription concerns, data/data-provider changes affecting Google POIs, sign-up/purchasing friction, and occasional stability issues as the main drawbacks.
Pros
  • Excellent accessibility for blind and visually impaired users, with screen reader compatibility and voice feedback.
  • Unique navigation features for the blind, including intersection announcements and 'look around' POIs that aren’t common in mainstream GPS apps.
  • Proven real-world usefulness for reading street signs, staying oriented in new areas, and safely planning routes.
  • Longstanding commitment from Sendero to accessibility with ongoing improvements and positive community support.
Cons
  • Pricing and the subscription model are widely viewed as too expensive, with complaints about annual options being discontinued and a desire for cheaper plans.
  • Reliance on Google POIs and frequent map provider changes lead to data inaccuracies or incomplete data, reducing reliability.
  • Purchasing and sign-up problems, including trouble subscribing or renewals, and family sharing not working.
  • Stability issues such as app crashes on older devices and startup delays or slow POI searches.
Recent reviews
For over two years, I've been an avid user of your app. However, there have been two major blows recently. First, when you gave up Google POI's. The second blow is coming right now, when you have discontinued the annual subscription option. Please bring back the annual subscription, with better pricing compared to the monthly option. Otherwise,purchasing this app no longer makes sense for me. Thank you!
by Ol*****, 2019-08-16

Maybe the PO eyes work better elsewhere but in a college town it looks like the fools and idiots took over
by hi*****, 2018-08-03
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