flyNav Flight Navigation vs Waypointer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
flyNav Flight Navigation
This app provides VFR flight navigation with a moving map, detailed airspace information for multiple regions, and a database of thousands of airfields worldwide. It offers on-route weather, NOTAMs, and flight logging capabilities for pilots.
- Moving map flight navigation
- USA & Europe airspaces
- 20,000+ airfields worldwide
- On-route weather & NOTAMs
- Offline map data
- Flight logging
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flyNav is a flight navigation app for VFR. Overview Features: - Moving map flight navigation with vector based maps - Airspaces for USA & Europe included - About 20.000 airfields & airports worldwide - Navaids VOR, DME, NDB for Europe - Supported devices: Apple iPhone, Apple iPad and Apple Watch - Easy-to-read Navigation Display - On-route weather & NOTAM information Detailed Feature: - Waypoints database with about 20.000 airfields & airports worldwide - Airspaces for USA, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Swiss, Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Finnland,... - Moving map with vector based data (offline available!) - Navigation display with course and bearing indicator incl. waypoint distance and ETA - Altimeter with flight level support (using barometric sensor) - Plan a route directly in map via touch & drag - Automatic link of map orientation to airplane course - 5 minutes indicator - Manual route planner with ICAO & city search - Load & save routes - Automatic detection of take off time and touch down time - Track your flights via GPX - Emergency function: find nearest airfield and check if it's reachable - Import additional airspaces via openair format, e.g. traffic circuits - On-route NOTAM - On-route weather - Flight-log in PDF-format (printable & exportable) The handbook can be downloaded at http://www.flynav-app.com
Waypointer
Navigate back to saved locations with a precise, offline compass. Mark hiking spots, parking, or points of interest with clear directional arrows and distance updates. Organize and share your saved locations easily.
- Offline precision compass
- Save unlimited waypoints (Premium)
- Directional navigation with distance
- Radar view for nearby waypoints (Premium)
- Location details and coordinate display
- Import/export waypoints
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Waypointer is your reliable compass and waypoint navigation companion. Save any location and navigate back to it using a precision compass that works completely offline. Whether you are hiking in the wilderness, trying to find your parked car, marking a camping spot, or saving a favorite fishing location, Waypointer guides you there with clear directional arrows and distance information. KEY FEATURES Precision Compass - True north and magnetic north readings - Real-time heading display with degree accuracy - Smooth compass animation that responds instantly to movement - Works without internet connection Waypoint Management - Save unlimited locations as waypoints with Premium - Add custom names and icons to each waypoint - Organize waypoints into categories - Import and export waypoints for backup and sharing Directional Navigation - Large directional arrow points toward your destination - Live distance updates as you move - Bearing information in degrees and cardinal directions - Simple interface that is easy to read while moving Radar View (Premium) - See all waypoints around you on an interactive radar display - Quickly identify the closest locations - Visual representation of waypoint positions relative to your heading Location Details - View your current coordinates in multiple formats - Decimal degrees and degrees minutes seconds display - Copy coordinates to share with others - Reverse geocoding shows your current address PERFECT FOR Outdoor Adventures - Mark trailheads and return points while hiking - Save camping spots and water sources - Navigate back to your vehicle after exploring - Mark hunting stands and fishing spots Everyday Use - Never forget where you parked your car - Save meeting points and event locations - Mark points of interest while traveling - Create a personal location database Professional Use - Survey and fieldwork location marking - Site documentation with coordinates - Location data export in standard formats WHY CHOOSE WAYPOINTER Simple and Focused Unlike complex mapping apps, Waypointer does one thing exceptionally well. Point you toward your saved locations with a clear, easy-to-read compass interface. Works Offline No cell signal required. Once you save a waypoint, you can navigate to it anywhere using only your phone sensors and GPS. Battery Efficient Optimized to use minimal battery while providing accurate navigation guidance. Privacy Focused Your location data stays on your device. We do not track or store your waypoints on external servers. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Free Version - Save up to 5 waypoints - Full compass functionality - Basic navigation features Premium Subscription - Unlimited waypoints - Radar view - Custom waypoint icons - Category organization - Export and import functionality - Priority support Premium is available as weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Waypointer today and never lose your way again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Waypointer at Free against flyNav Flight Navigation's $29.99. flyNav Flight Navigation's advantage is rating (1.5 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Waypointer is free to download; flyNav Flight Navigation costs $29.99 up front. Waypointer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. flyNav Flight Navigation asks for nothing beyond the download.
flyNav Flight Navigation holds the better App Store score, 1.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
flyNav Flight Navigation ships an update every 4 months, Waypointer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | flyNav Flight Navigation | Waypointer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Walter Greger | MadrasHOT |
Customer experience
flyNav Flight Navigation
Waypointer
In-app purchases
flyNav Flight Navigation
No in-app purchases
Waypointer
- Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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