# Toward — shows distance and direction

> Displays distance and direction to destinations, usable offline. (iPhone/iPad app by Shota Utsumi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toward/id1510516280 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shota Utsumi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244722433)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2020-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toward/id1510516280/reviews.md

## What is Toward?

Navigation toward your destination!
This app will show you the distance to your destination and in which direction from your current location.

It can also be used in airplane mode, so it works on planes and ships.
There are no ads.
The UI is designed to be large enough to be used on the sea and easy to operate even your device is in a case.
The simple design makes it easy to recognize the information at a glance.

How to use:
1. Set your destination from the map or latitude and longitude! (For the example, the data of "Enoshima" is set.)
2. On the list page, you can see the locations that you have added so far. Let's find out where the closest one is to your current location!
3. Tap the destination on the list to start the navigation. (Please check the actual surroundings and follow the traffic rules strictly)
4. By tapping the Edit button, you can sort, delete, and re-edit the destination.
5. The setting page allows you to change various units.

Note:
- Since this application works with GPS, you cannot use this in tunnel or underground environments.
- Do not operate this application while driving, because it is dangerous.
- The straight line is not correct because the map is drawn by Mercator method. Please note that the more distant the destination, the greater the error will be.
- Application developer is not responsible for any disadvantages such as accidents and injuries while using this application. Please be sure to use this at your own risk.

## Key features

- Shows distance to destination
- Displays direction to destination
- Works in airplane mode
- Large, easy-to-use UI
- Set destinations via map or coordinates
- Manage saved locations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Limit of Destinations | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toward/id1510516280/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 上限解放できない…

*2025-11-05*

今年の1月くらいにこのアプリを見つけてから、かなり重宝させてもらっています。
自分の使い方としては、自宅など固定箇所5つ + フリー1つの計6つで運用したかったのですが、通常だと5つまでということで、上限解放しようとしたところエラーが発生。どうやら、課金アイテム情報が取得できないようでした。
確かに、App Store上でもアプリ内課金があるという記述がないため、もしどこかのタイミングで上限解放に関する課金アイテムが消えたということであれば復活して欲しいです。

**Developer response:** ご利用いただきありがとうございます。
システムエラーにより、課金アイテムの配信が停止されていたようでした。昨晩解消し、現在は課金可能となっております。
ご課金いただくと、登録可能な地点の制限がなくなるため10ヶ所でも20ヶ所でも登録可能になります。今後もご利用いただけますと幸いです。

### 3/5 — 任意の場所から指定場所はできますか？

*2025-01-06*

現在地から指定場所はできますが、現在地では無く、任意の場所から指定場所を計測出来ませんか？

**Developer response:** 任意の二地点の距離と方角を計測したいということでしょうか？残念ながらこのアプリにはそのような機能がございません。

### 5/5 — applewatchへの対応予定はありますか

*2024-10-13*

ヨットレースや日常の移動で重宝しています。
登録した場所への角度、距離の画面がapplewatchで表示されるとさらにヨットレース中等便利さが増しありがたいのですが。
対応いただければ幸いです。

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2023-01-29*

Hard to believe that with all the GPS mapping and tracking apps out there, it was so hard to find one that does what this app does so well: put in a destination and get back “as the crow flies” distance and heading.  Genius!

### 3/5 — Good app, needs Google Maps.

*2022-06-16*

It’s a good app, but it really needs Google Satellite Hybrid maps. And please gps based heading for use in a car where magnetic fields cause the iPhone magnetometer to be unreliable.

### 5/5 — Wonderful “That-a-Way” Navigation

*2021-05-07*

Imagine wanting to go home (or anywhere else you chose), but you want something that simply points to home, and says how far away it is.  

Imagine if it displayed the Apple map, with your location on it, with a bright line, pointing to home.

Imagine it defaults to heads up on the map being your heading, unless you toggled to north up mode.

Imagine being able to zoom in and out on the map display. 

All while it always has a bright line pointing to home, or whatever destination you choose, always telling you how far away it is.

And it never goes to sleep, so you don’t have to keep poking the screen to keep it displayed.

It’s absolutely wonderful for meandering your way to your destination, while picking interesting roads as you go.  Always knowing if you’re going in basically the right direction, or not.

This is something I’ve been looking for, for years.  It was the most wonderful feature of the long defunct DeLorme devices.  I am so glad to finally have that back.

### 1/5 — ドイツでの使用

*2020-10-28*

ベルリンで住んでいるのですがここのいろんな住所は入れても全く無茶苦茶な距離と場所を示します。
もちろんiPhoneのGPSはオンにしています。
日本でしか使えないのでしょうか?

**Developer response:** コメントありがとうございます。このアプリは世界中どこでも利用可能です。
お客様がコメントしてくださったバージョン1.0.1には検索機能は備わっておりません。地図上をタップして目的地を設定していただく必要があります。

今回、このようなコメント受けて、検索機能を設けたバージョン2.0.0をリリースいたしました。このバージョンでは、住所や地点名を入力していただければ、そこまでの距離がわかるようになります。もしよろしければ、アップデートの上ご利用いただきますようよろしくお願い申し上げます。

### 2/5 — 練習で使うには

*2020-06-13*

目的地を設定するときに距離と角度出てくれれば助かる。(設定後ではなくて)緯度経度は運営ではいるかも知れないが、普段の練習ではマネージャーでも簡単に使えることも考え、距離と角度元にマークが打てると良いと思われます。

**Developer response:** コメントありがとうございます。発想としては「逆」の考え方になります。

ヨットのマーク設置での使用用途ですが、下マーク→上マークの順で設置する際、「上マーク」を目的地にするのではなく、今いる「下マーク」を目的地に設定することを想定しています。
そうしますと、常に下マークからの距離と角度が分かるようになりますので、上マークを打つ際のサポートになります。

角度と距離で上マークの位置を設定する機能に関しましては、今後検討いたします。

## Frequently asked questions about Toward

### How does Toward show direction?

Toward uses your device's GPS to determine your current location and then calculates the direction and distance to your set destination. The app displays this information clearly on its interface.

### Can I use Toward without an internet connection?

Yes, Toward can be used in airplane mode, meaning it does not require an active internet connection to function. This makes it suitable for use on planes and ships.

### What devices is Toward compatible with?

Toward is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to work across these Apple platforms.

### How often is Toward updated?

The latest version of Toward is 2.0.0, which was last updated on November 5, 2020. Users can expect updates to improve functionality and reliability.

### What is the age rating for Toward?

Toward has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's content is considered appropriate for young children.

### Does Toward have ads?

No, Toward does not contain any advertisements. The app is designed to provide a clean and uninterrupted user experience.

### Can I change the units used in Toward?

Yes, the setting page within Toward allows you to change various units. This ensures the app displays information in a format that is most convenient for you.

### What are the limitations of Toward's navigation?

Toward relies on GPS, so it cannot be used in tunnels or underground environments. Additionally, the straight-line distance calculation may have errors for very distant destinations due to the Mercator projection.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2020-11-05

Added the destination search function

### 1.0.1 — 2020-06-03

Minor bug fix

### 1.0.0 — 2020-06-02

No release notes.

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All apps by Shota Utsumi: https://appshunter.io/developer/1244722433

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