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: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Saturday, March 9, 2024 9:03 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com 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 <jsoro...@gmail.com> 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: > mk...@ucla.edu. 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