# NESW vs Waypnt.

NESW and Waypnt. both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Waypnt.'s written reviews are positive against 25% of NESW's. Waypnt. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NESW against 5.0 for Waypnt.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of NESW's written reviews are positive against 100% of Waypnt.'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | NESW | Waypnt. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nesw-tactical-compass/id1174329659/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypnt/id6768343466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 57 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solaz Dazen srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/802275887) | [Mikhail Guttentag](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896562662) |

## What reviewers say

### NESW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nesw-tactical-compass/id1174329659)

A simple, easy-to-read compass app showing heading, cardinal direction, and magnetic north. It also features a flashlight toggle for convenience during outdoor activities.

**Highlights:** Heading and cardinal direction indicator, Magnetic North pointer, Large font degree heading, Rotating compass rose, Background color change for North, Integrated flashlight toggle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Waypnt.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypnt/id6768343466)

This navigation app provides a simple, arrow-based directional guide to your chosen destination. It focuses solely on showing the direction and live distance, eliminating maps and turn-by-turn instructions for a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Single arrow directional guidance, Live distance tracking, No maps or turn-by-turn, Search for destinations, Use pins from other apps, Apple Watch sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NESW free?

NESW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Waypnt. free?

Waypnt. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NESW or Waypnt.?

NESW and Waypnt. are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do NESW or Waypnt. have ads?

NESW shows ads; Waypnt. does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*