WeWALK: Your Smart Mobility Companion for Accessible Navigation
WeWALK is an innovative mobility platform developed by blind people for visually impaired and low-vision individuals. With the WeWALK Smart Cane and WeWALK App, you can confidently navigate your surroundings, discover nearby locations, and access a range of accessible services—all designed to enhance your independence.
Key Features:
Step-by-Step Navigation
WeWALK offers accessible, step-by-step navigation, allowing visually impaired and low-vision users to easily find their way to any destination. You can explore different routes, choose your preferred path, and receive real-time instructions.
Public Transportation Integration
View nearby public transport stops, learn about the upcoming lines, and get notified when approaching your stop—ensuring you never miss your destination.
Smart Cane Integration
When paired with the WeWALK Smart Cane, the app takes navigation to the next level. The Smart Cane features enhanced obstacle detection (including head-height obstacles) and provides vibration feedback to ensure a safer, more confident journey.
Explore Mode
Activate the Explore mode to discover nearby places while walking. WeWALK will announce important locations such as restaurants, cafes, shops, and more as you pass by. Visually impaired users can enjoy exploring their surroundings without missing any important landmarks.
How It Works:
To start using WeWALK, simply search for your destination via the app and receive step-by-step guidance. You can also use the Explore feature to list nearby locations and navigate directly or save them for later.
With the public transport feature, visually impaired users can view the next bus or train lines, track their journey, and receive alerts when approaching their stop.
The app is fully optimized for screen readers and designed to provide an unobstructed navigation experience.
WeASSIST: Professional Visual Assistance
WeWALK users now have access to WeASSIST, our professional video assistance service. With WeASSIST, you can connect to a live professional assistant for real-time visual support. Whether you need help identifying objects, reading signs, or navigating unfamiliar places, WeASSIST is there to provide tailored guidance.
Currently available in select regions.
WeWALK's Commitment to Accessibility:
WeWALK is continuously evolving, thanks to collaborations with visually impaired individuals, organizations, and partners like Microsoft and Imperial College London. We are committed to making the world more accessible through innovative technology and community-driven development.
Important Information:
The WeWALK App requires access to your location in the background to provide core features like nearby place notifications and turn-by-turn navigation when your phone is locked.
Subscription and Renewal:
Enjoy WeWALK free for 14 days when you subscribe. After the trial period, payment will be charged to your App Store account. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Manage your subscription or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings anytime after purchase.
Terms of Use: https://wewalk.io/en/terms-and-conditions/
Privacy Policy: https://wewalk.io/en/privacy-policy/
For any inquiries, contact us at info@wewalk.io
The WeWALK has changed my life I am more confident now and I don’t get scared anymore whenever I’m crossing streets and when people talk to me I know I’m still OK as long as I’m listening to the device to tell me where I’m going
Developer Response
Thank you very much for your sincere feedback. We continue to work passionately to improve the WeWALK app from day one. You can always reach us at info@wewalk.io!
WeWALK:
Chester Thrash
I really love this app, but I wish you could change the voice to another voice if you wanted to. Thanks!
Disappointed
12 ukulele😅
Don’t even bother buying this app. It needs money to work. Please make it so we don’t have to use money to use it. Thank you. I’m going to give it one star.
Developer Response
Hello, Thank you for your comment and constructive feedback. As WeWALK community, we are developing many features for our community. Thus, this subscription fee is crucial for our technical team to improve WeWALK App. Please email us at info@wewalk.io if there's anything else you want to share!
We're constantly enhancing WeWALK! In this update, we've resolved bugs related to Device Connection, Device Preferences Menu, and Packages to deliver a smoother, more reliable experience. Update now, let's walk together!
Version 4.1.5
The developer, WEWALK TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Location
Contact Info
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Location
Contact Info
Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
WEWALK TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI
Size
353.2 MB
Category
Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.2 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 14.2 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 14.2 or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.