# SimpleNavi — Direction and distance home

> Direction and distance home (iPhone/iPad app by Wenxin Wei.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplenavi/id6752369400 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wenxin Wei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839127612)
- Category: Navigation, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2025-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplenavi/id6752369400/reviews.md

## What is SimpleNavi?

Simple Navi is a minimalist direction navigation app designed to help you find your way back to the places that matter most.

No complex map routes needed. Just save your important addresses, and a compass arrow always points toward your destination while showing the straight-line distance. Wherever you are in the world, open the app and instantly know which direction to go.

Key Features:
- Real-time compass arrow pointing to your destination
- Straight-line distance display
- Save 3 favorite addresses: Home, Work, and Other
- Global address support with landmark and POI recognition
- Map pin confirmation for precise location setting
- 3 languages: English, Chinese, and Japanese
- Senior-friendly large text design
- Dark interface for clear outdoor visibility

Perfect For:
- Finding your hotel or station in an unfamiliar city
- Quickly checking which direction your destination is while traveling
- Helping elderly family members always know the way home
- When you just want to know "which way should I go?" without complex maps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.0 — 2026-03-11

- Brand new app icon
- Real-time address updates when selecting location on map
- Address language now matches your in-app language setting
- Added timeout protection for reverse geocoding on slow networks
- Performance and stability improvements

### 1.3.0 — 2026-01-08

Updated the framework to enhance stability and usability, and fixed several bugs.

### 1.2.1 — 2025-10-14

Fixed several errors and optimized the address input experience.  
Added a custom tag feature.

### 1.2.0 — 2025-10-03

Fixed an issue where certain locations could not be saved; performance optimizations implemented.

### 1.0 — 2025-10-02

No release notes.

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## More apps by Wenxin Wei

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All apps by Wenxin Wei: https://appshunter.io/developer/1839127612

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