Comparison

Waypoint EDU vs EduMatch Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Waypoint EDU

An augmented reality scavenger hunt game designed for educational purposes in classrooms and for families. Create custom hunts with quiz questions, play indoors or outdoors, and explore historical wonders and inventions in AR.

Highlights
  • Create custom AR scavenger hunts
  • Indoor and outdoor play modes
  • Printable Waypoint Cards for indoor play
  • Quiz questions for curriculum integration
  • Transfer hunts wirelessly between devices
  • Improved 3D graphics with ARKit 2.0
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Waypoint EDU is a fun, educational augmented-reality scavenger hunt game for classrooms and families. • New in 3.0, updated for the latest OS, and now you can transfer Hunts between devices wirelessly. • New in 2.4, improved 3D graphics with ARKit 2.0! • New in 2.3, create your own Indoor Hunts with up to 5 Waypoints! • New in 2.0, play Indoors! Use our beautifully designed printable Waypoint Cards to play right in your classroom. • Teachers (or parents) use Waypoint EDU to create engaging augmented reality geocaches (“Hunts”). • Setting up a Hunt is very simple – enter a few details, draw a Playfield directly on the map, and enter quiz questions for your curriculum. • Teachers can transfer Hunts to student devices using AirDrop. • A game of Waypoint EDU is a great reason for teachers to take their classes outside. • Includes two sample Hunts. Students can learn about ancient wonders of the world like Stonehenge and the Pyramid of Giza and groundbreaking inventions like the telephone and the lightbulb via scale-model AR. Please note: the Outdoor mode in Waypoint EDU requires a device with GPS+Cellular to play, though non-cellular devices can be used to create. Indoor mode requires iOS 11.3 or later. Get outside (or stay inside) and Hunt!

About

EduMatch Connect

Features
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EduMatch Connect is where teachers find their people. Whether you're looking for a co-planner, a mentor, a fellow podcaster, or just someone who gets what your day is really like, we match you with educators who share your subjects, grade levels, and passions. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Discover Your Matches: A smart matching engine surfaces educators who line up with what you teach, who you are, and what you're looking for. Every match comes with a plain-English explanation. • Teachers' Lounge: A real feed of real educators. Share a win, ask for help, drop a resource, or react to what your community is talking about today. • Event Spaces: Conferences, workshops, and meetups built for educators. Find sessions, connect with other attendees, and suggest meetups. • Direct & Group Messages: Reach out one-to-one or build a small crew. Real-time chat with reactions, audio messages, and meeting links. • Publications and Podcasts: Discover books, podcasts, and short-form videos created by other educators. • Earn Stars: Get recognized for showing up, helping others, and contributing.

Screenshots

Waypoint EDU4 screens
EduMatch Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EduMatch Connect at 5.0 against Waypoint EDU's 4.3. EduMatch Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Waypoint EDU's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (253 vs 2). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Waypoint EDU sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. EduMatch Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EduMatch Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waypoint EDU has 253 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Waypoint EDU versus EduMatch Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaypoint EDUEduMatch Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (253 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings253 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB49 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMagnate Interactive LtdSarah Thomas

Bugs and requests

Waypoint EDU

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Indoor hunt does not show purple things
  • Scan photo prompt persists indoors

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add photos to questions
  • Create own indoor quizzes
  • Allow offline use outdoors
  • Track student progress
  • Edit waypoint placement
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  • Add AR images to creations
  • Provide a bank of AR images
  • Step-by-step creation tutorials

EduMatch Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Waypoint EDU

One-time8
  • Midwest State CapitalsFree
  • Ancient Rome Hunt Pack$0.99
  • US Pacific State Capitals$0.99
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  • Rocky Mountain States Capitals$0.99
  • Southwest State Capitals$0.99
  • Northeast State Capitals$0.99
  • Southeast State Capitals$0.99
  • US States & Capitals Hunt Pack$1.99
None

EduMatch Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Waypoint EDU free?
Waypoint EDU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EduMatch Connect free?
EduMatch Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Waypoint EDU or EduMatch Connect?
EduMatch Connect is rated higher. Waypoint EDU averages 4.3 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while EduMatch Connect averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Waypoint EDU or EduMatch Connect have ads?
EduMatch Connect shows ads; Waypoint EDU does not.

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