Wayfinder. vs Clew
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wayfinder.
This app acts as a directional compass, guiding you to any chosen destination. Simply input your desired location and follow the on-screen prompts to navigate your way.
- Directional compass
- Destination input
- Foot-based navigation
- User-friendly interface
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Wayfinder is a location compass. It points you in the direction of your whatever location you choose, so you can find your own way there. Simply enter your destination and follow your feet.
Clew
This app uses augmented reality to help visually impaired individuals navigate indoor spaces. Users can record custom routes and share them with others, making unfamiliar environments more accessible.
- AR indoor navigation
- Record custom routes
- Share routes with others
- Accessible for visually impaired users
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Clew is an AR indoor navigation app that allows visually impaired or blind users to record, share, and navigate routes in indoor environments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Clew at Free against Wayfinder.'s $1.99. Clew also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 45 months). Wayfinder.'s advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Clew is free to download; Wayfinder. costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wayfinder. ships an update every 45 months, Clew every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wayfinder. | Clew |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.1 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dylan Elliott | Paul Ruvolo |
Customer experience
Wayfinder.
Clew
In-app purchases
Wayfinder.
No in-app purchases
Clew
No in-app purchases
