
BlindSquare

Description of App
Version
Free or Paid
Apple Watch Support
Device(s) App Was Tested On
iOS Version
VoiceOver Performance
Button Labeling
Usability
Other Comments
There is nothing but good things to say about this app. This is hands down one of my most favorite navigation app to use. It offers so much for so little cost. Now that it works in conjunction with the FREE Google Maps. You really should try this out first before buying in to those other very expensive accessible GPS navigations.
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Recommendations
39 people have recommended this app
Comments
Settings not saved?
Saving settings
Version 1.17
BS is for sale to the end of the month
some speech questions
silence switch
tts
1.17 has alternative TTS
the point is that i don't
I agree with the above
and the big question is, can
bug with search radius slider
ios6 and iphone4
VO only mode
There are alternatives
There is no queue in UIAccessibilityPostNotification
BlindSquare experience
Try the app out of your pocket
Let's celebrate White Cane Day
I'll give it a try!
Version 1.20
Nice new updates and some really nice new features! Continues to amazes me that the developer is continiously improving upon this app with great new features. That is a lot more than I can say for other apps that are geared towards the visionally impaired community.
What's New in Version 1.20
NEW FEATURE: Works on background. You can disable this from settings.
NEW FEATURE: FourSquare leaderboard announcements
NEW FEATURE: Volume can be changed
NEW FEATURE: Web page of the venue can be opened
NEW FEATURE: Accessibility information is shown (Only Helsinki, Finland)
NEW FEATURE: Full support for iPhone 5
NEW FEATURE: Support for iOS 6 navigation
NEW FEATURE: If Speech switch is set to off, it's automatically turned on if you use any other function
CHANGE: New version of Acapela speech synthesis
CHANGE: Selected radius is saved
CHANGE: Maximum speaking rate increased
CHANGE: Better control for bluetooth speakers
FIX: Upside Down orientation supported with iPhone 5
FIX: Minor fixes for iOS 6
BlindSquare still going strong
Planning POI export/import -- Your opinion is needed
Version 1.2.1
Lots of new features in the new update!
What's New in Version 1.21
NEW FEATURE: You can save FourSquare place as a favourite - It will be synced to iCloud and you can find it from "My places".
NEW FEATURE: Filtering allows you to select announcements: All, Only streets, Only places, My Places, My Places and Streets or None
NEW FEATURE: VoiceOver scrub function implemented to all screens (you can get to previous screen more quickly)
NEW FEATURE: BlindSquare is automatically turned off to save battery if you stop moving for a long time
NEW FEATURE: There is a setting if you want addresses to be announced automatically while walking
NEW LANGUAGE: Norwegian
NEW LANGUAGE: French
NEW FEATURE: If you are tracking a place, you can listen it's distance and direction by shaking a device
CHANGE; When tracking, if you are far away, target is not announced so often.
CHANGE: My places is sorted by distance
CHANGE: Speech on/off switch is removed and replaced with pause/play-button. Mode can be switched with VoiceOver "magic touch" (double tapping with 2 fingers)
CHANGE: Minimum reporting distance changed from 50 meters to 25 meters (82 ft)
CHANGE: Searching with multiple words returns better search results
BUGFIX: If background operation was disabled from settings, location service was left on and it consumed battery
BlindSquare in French!
I'm glad you like it
thanks
Yes it is
Thank you for your answer,
Version 1.30
Absolutely, fantastic update! One update after another just more features and changes in only making this app from being better to even better.
What's New in Version 1.30
NEW LANGUAGE: Czech
NEW FEATURE: Notification sounds when errors occur, when approaching, arriving at, or passing a place
NEW FEATURE: Support for launching Google Maps
NEW FEATURE (iOS6): Quick access to some functions using the VoiceOver rotor
NEW FEATURE: GPS accuracy is shown when adding or editing a place in "My Places"
NEW FEATURE: When adding a place to "My Places", by default the nearest street crossing or address is inserted as its name
NEW FEATURE: You can search by address (just type an address into the search field) and save the address as a favourite
NEW FEATURE: Possibility to set alert distance for saved place ("My Places")
NEW FEATURE: You will hear announcement of places found in "My Places" when you approach, arrive or pass them.
NEW FEATURE: When arriving at a tracked place, tracking is automatically turned off
NEW FEATURE: You can set automatic Foursquare check-in for any place that you have selected as a favorite
CHANGE: Now you can add new places also through "My Places" on the main screen
CHANGE: The list of tracked places provides more information about places
CHANGE: Category search shows more places (radius limit now affects announcements of venues only)
CHANGE: "Delete all" button added to all edit fields
CHANGE: Lowered power consumption by optimising accelerometer handling
1.31 will be relased soon - voiceover performance issue fixed
Version 1.31 released
Lots of lovely new features for people to enjoy:
What's New in Version 1.31
Fixed a bug where VoiceOver would become sluggish under some circumstances
NEW LANGUAGE: Czech
NEW FEATURE: Notification sounds when errors occur, when approaching, arriving at, or passing a place
NEW FEATURE: Support for launching Google Maps
NEW FEATURE (iOS6): Quick access to some functions using the VoiceOver rotor
NEW FEATURE: GPS accuracy is shown when adding or editing a place in "My Places"
NEW FEATURE: When adding a place to "My Places", by default the nearest street crossing or address is inserted as its name
NEW FEATURE: You can search by address (just type an address into the search field) and save the address as a favourite
NEW FEATURE: Possibility to set alert distance for saved place ("My Places")
NEW FEATURE: You will hear announcement of places found in "My Places" when you approach, arrive or pass them.
NEW FEATURE: When arriving at a tracked place, tracking is automatically turned off
NEW FEATURE: You can set automatic Foursquare check-in for any place that you have selected as a favorite
CHANGE: Now you can add new places also through "My Places" on the main screen
CHANGE: The list of tracked places provides more information about places
CHANGE: Category search shows more places (radius limit now affects announcements of venues only)
CHANGE: "Delete all" button added to all edit fields
CHANGE: Lowered power consumption by optimising accelerometer handling
Accessibility Comments
This app is fully accessible with VoiceOver. All buttons and controls are clearly labelled, and once you have familiarized yourself with the interface it is fairly easy to navigate and use.