# Return Direction vs Marinate

The clearest difference is rating: Marinate at 4.0 against Return Direction's 1.0. Return Direction's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Marinate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Return Direction asks for nothing beyond the download.

Marinate holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Return Direction | Marinate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-direction/id1329822043/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marinate-marine-navigation/id6798662536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryohei Minowa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079280080) | [Ofer Kamrat](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789753330) |

## What reviewers say

### Return Direction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-direction/id1329822043)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Marinate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marinate-marine-navigation/id6798662536)

Navigate the seas with offline charts, depth shading, and an anchor alarm that ensures your safety. Access worldwide charts, vessel traffic, and essential marine references without an internet connection. This app provides crucial navigation tools for any boater.

**Highlights:** Offline worldwide charts, Anchor alarm with safety radius, Man overboard marker, Plain language chart symbol explanations, Global depth shading and seabed relief, GPX import/export, Offline marine reference library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Return Direction free?

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

### Is Marinate free?

Marinate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Return Direction or Marinate?

Marinate is rated higher. Return Direction averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Marinate averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Return Direction or Marinate have ads?

Neither Return Direction nor Marinate shows ads.

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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.*