Voice vista is another good one. It is similar to SoundScape Community. Sent from my iPhone Pro Max
> On Mar 9, 2024, at 12:16 PM, Richard Turner <[email protected]> > wrote: > > I too like Google Maps and use it the most when navigating for a driver. > What I really like about it over Apple Maps is that you can do a route > walk-through quite easily. > But, it is only a turn-by-turn program, it doesn't tell you about the streets > you are crossing, etc. That is where something like GoodMaps Outdoors, or > some of the other GPS apps with blindness in mind are helpful. > BlindSquare does a nice job of this, but it is $39.99. And the BlindSquare > database for points of interest may not be updated as often, though I think > that will change in time. > > Remember, GoodMaps Outdoors is the same as the Sendero GPS only free instead > of a few hundred dollars that it had cost when it first came out and later a > couple hundred when AIRA bought it. Then, they basically gave it to the APH > connected GoodMaps group where Mike May is now working. Mike had been the > founder of Sendero and prime mover behind Sendero GPS and what came before. > He is the true pioneer in navigation systems for the blind. > > > > Richard, USA > "At the moment of commitment, the universe conspires to assist you." > -- Wolfgang Von Goethe > > My web site: https://www.turner42.com/ > > Microsoft Windows Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3155) > JAWS version 2024.2403.3 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mike > Arrigo > Sent: Saturday, March 9, 2024 9:03 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: What Navigation App Are You Using These Days? > > Nearby Explorer was definitely the best GPS app for getting location > information. It’s a shame that development of that app was discontinued. I > would say the two best apps for that now are Blindsquare and Good Maps > Outdoors. For navigation I think Google Maps is one of the best choices. > >> On Mar 8, 2024, at 1:29 PM, Joe Orozco <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hello, >> >> What navigation/GPS apps are you using these days? >> >> I tried Lazarillo and didn’t find it as good as I’d remembered when it >> first came out. That’s purely subjective. I felt the directions and >> general awareness weren’t consistent, but again, just a me thing. >> >> I tried VoiceVista and did not find it quite as good as I’d remembered >> SoundScape. >> >> I’m going to keep working with both apps, because I’m convinced it’s >> just me quickly opening apps when I need them in the moment and not >> necessarily exploring them when I have a little more time to >> familiarize myself with the interface. >> >> I like Google Maps and the native Maps app, the former slightly more >> for its ability to tell me if the destination is on the left or right, >> but I feel as though I have to supplement these with a third party app >> to get a more complete experience. In my opinion, nothing compares to >> Nearby Explorer, but I’m working with blind students who would ideally >> get the right navigation app at little or no cost. >> >> Thank you kindly in advance for your recommendations and explanation >> for what makes your navigation app the best one in your opinion. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Joe >> >> >> -- >> Joe Orozco: Your Message, My Mission >> https://joeorozco.com/services/ >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >> [email protected]. 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