Great Arrow Navi vs Waypointer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Great Arrow Navi
Navigate using only distance and direction on your Apple Watch. Register waypoints from your watch or iPhone, and receive guidance to your destination without relying on maps. Ideal for exploring new places or finding the shortest route.
- Distance and direction navigation
- Register waypoints
- Waypoint registration from map
- Search destination and register waypoint
- Register waypoint using latitude and longitude
- Edit waypoint
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*AppleWatch only. Great Navigation with distance and direction only with Apple Watch! Unlike the route navigation application that uses a map, you can navigate to a destination by distance and direction only. For models with GPS, Applewatch will work independently. ■Recommended you. - Want to take a walk for free. - Want to grab the distance to the destination and walk. - Want to go to places I don't know. - Want to find shortest distance. - Can't Read Map... ■Functions Watch App - Distance and direction navigation - Register waypoints iPhone App - Register waypoints from the map - Search the destination and register the waypoint - Register to the waypoint using latitude and longitude - Edit waypoint ■How to use Step1 First register Home and waypoint. Register your position by watch and register location information from iPhone from map. Step2 Synchronize with your iPhone in the app's location list, and the watch will synchronize with the location you registered on your iPhone. Step3 From the list of Watchapp, tap the location and navigate to the destination. If you start Navi, please walk anyway. It is a mechanism that confirms the direction of walking by walking and shows the direction to the destination. (On the Apple Watch Series 5 or later, you can also use the compass.) Tips When you come to a place that you are interested in or want to come back to while moving, you can quit navigating and easily register a destination from the destination list screen.
Waypointer
Navigate back to saved locations with a precise, offline compass. Mark hiking spots, parking, or points of interest with clear directional arrows and distance updates. Organize and share your saved locations easily.
- Offline precision compass
- Save unlimited waypoints (Premium)
- Directional navigation with distance
- Radar view for nearby waypoints (Premium)
- Location details and coordinate display
- Import/export waypoints
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Waypointer is your reliable compass and waypoint navigation companion. Save any location and navigate back to it using a precision compass that works completely offline. Whether you are hiking in the wilderness, trying to find your parked car, marking a camping spot, or saving a favorite fishing location, Waypointer guides you there with clear directional arrows and distance information. KEY FEATURES Precision Compass - True north and magnetic north readings - Real-time heading display with degree accuracy - Smooth compass animation that responds instantly to movement - Works without internet connection Waypoint Management - Save unlimited locations as waypoints with Premium - Add custom names and icons to each waypoint - Organize waypoints into categories - Import and export waypoints for backup and sharing Directional Navigation - Large directional arrow points toward your destination - Live distance updates as you move - Bearing information in degrees and cardinal directions - Simple interface that is easy to read while moving Radar View (Premium) - See all waypoints around you on an interactive radar display - Quickly identify the closest locations - Visual representation of waypoint positions relative to your heading Location Details - View your current coordinates in multiple formats - Decimal degrees and degrees minutes seconds display - Copy coordinates to share with others - Reverse geocoding shows your current address PERFECT FOR Outdoor Adventures - Mark trailheads and return points while hiking - Save camping spots and water sources - Navigate back to your vehicle after exploring - Mark hunting stands and fishing spots Everyday Use - Never forget where you parked your car - Save meeting points and event locations - Mark points of interest while traveling - Create a personal location database Professional Use - Survey and fieldwork location marking - Site documentation with coordinates - Location data export in standard formats WHY CHOOSE WAYPOINTER Simple and Focused Unlike complex mapping apps, Waypointer does one thing exceptionally well. Point you toward your saved locations with a clear, easy-to-read compass interface. Works Offline No cell signal required. Once you save a waypoint, you can navigate to it anywhere using only your phone sensors and GPS. Battery Efficient Optimized to use minimal battery while providing accurate navigation guidance. Privacy Focused Your location data stays on your device. We do not track or store your waypoints on external servers. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Free Version - Save up to 5 waypoints - Full compass functionality - Basic navigation features Premium Subscription - Unlimited waypoints - Radar view - Custom waypoint icons - Category organization - Export and import functionality - Priority support Premium is available as weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Waypointer today and never lose your way again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Waypointer at Free against Great Arrow Navi's $1.99. Waypointer also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Great Arrow Navi's advantage is rating (2.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume 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
Waypointer is free to download; Great Arrow Navi costs $1.99 up front. Waypointer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Great Arrow Navi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Great Arrow Navi holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Great Arrow Navi ships an update every 6 weeks, Waypointer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Great Arrow Navi | Waypointer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuki Yoshinaga | MadrasHOT |
Customer experience
Great Arrow Navi
Waypointer
In-app purchases
Great Arrow Navi
No in-app purchases
Waypointer
- Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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