# Waypoint EDU vs EduMatch Connect

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waypoint EDU | EduMatch Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypoint-edu/id1248849526/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edumatch-connect/id6765948299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **253** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 57 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Magnate Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/303058770) | [Sarah Thomas](https://appshunter.io/developer/897181456) |

## What reviewers say

### Waypoint EDU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypoint-edu/id1248849526)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Midwest State Capitals | Free | one-time |
| Ancient Rome Hunt Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| US Pacific State Capitals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rocky Mountain States Capitals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Southwest State Capitals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Northeast State Capitals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Southeast State Capitals | $0.99 | one-time |
| US States & Capitals Hunt Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for kids and education
- 💡 Innovative use of AR for learning
- 🌍 Encourages outdoor activity
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for families
- 🧑‍🏫 Useful for educators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Indoor hunt feature issues
- 🤔 Confusing app layout
- 🚫 Cannot add own AR images
- 🚫 No image bank for AR
- 🚫 Cannot edit waypoint placement

**Reported bugs**

- Indoor hunt does not show purple things
- Scan photo prompt persists indoors

**Requested features**

- Add photos to questions
- Create own indoor quizzes
- Allow offline use outdoors
- Track student progress
- Edit waypoint placement


### EduMatch Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edumatch-connect/id6765948299)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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