Return Direction vs WhichWay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Return Direction
This app helps you find your way back to a previously saved location. It displays the direction and distance to your chosen spot, with the option to add a photo for visual reference. Ideal for remembering meeting points or return destinations.
- Save current location
- Display direction to saved location
- Show distance to saved location
- Add photos to saved locations
- Useful for meeting points
- Helps find return paths
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When you want to return to your current location later, this app will show you the direction and the distance. Let this app remember the place you are and check it later. If you register a photo, it will help you remember the place. - When you want to meet again at the place you part with others at an amusement park or a zoo - When you get off at the station and want to return to the same station again after visiting the destination such as shopping - On a bus trip, when you want to return to the bus after sightseeing
WhichWay
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Go straight to your destination. WhichWay is the ultimate simple navigation tool that points you directly to your target. No more complex maps or turn-by-turn directions. Just set a point on the map, and a single arrow will show you the direction and the distance to the target. 【KEY FEATURES】 Intuitive Target Setting Just long-press anywhere on the map. Setting your destination is that easy for everyone. At-a-Glance Information A large, clear arrow constantly points toward your target, while the app displays the remaining straight-line distance in real-time. Minimalist Design We've removed all the clutter. Enjoy a beautiful, clean interface that lets you focus on one thing: getting to your destination. 【PERFECT FOR】 Huge Parking Lots "Where did I park?" Never ask that question again. Just tap your car's location and find your way back effortlessly. Outdoor Events & Festivals Easily locate your tent at a campsite or find your friends in the crowd at a music festival. Traveling Navigate like a local. Find your hotel or a meeting spot in a new city with confidence, making exploration more spontaneous and fun. Your Hobbies Navigate you to your favorite fishing spots, trailheads for a hike, or any secret location you want to return to. Download WhichWay now and experience the freedom of direct navigation and the joy of finding your way]
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Return Direction at none against WhichWay's shown. Return Direction also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). WhichWay's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Return Direction ships an update every 13 months, WhichWay every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Return Direction | WhichWay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryohei Minowa | hirokazu murabe |
In-app purchases
Return Direction
No in-app purchases
WhichWay
No in-app purchases
