Spots vs Point To
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spots
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This app let you add spots and point the compass towards it How to use Spots ? 1. Add a new spot using "add" button 2. Type a name, then select "Confirm" 3. Tap "List" 4. Tap the name of the spot that you need directions for. That's all !
Point To
This navigation tool allows you to set a destination and always see the direction to it. Save multiple locations, customize their appearance, and sync with your smartwatch for on-the-go guidance. Pro features offer enhanced precision for your directional needs.
- Save multiple location pins
- Customize pin colors and symbols
- iPhone to Apple Watch syncing
- Precise alignment options
- Directional guidance to chosen locations
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Point To is a compass that always points to a location of your choice. It can be used to determine which direction something is relative to you. • Save multiple location pins • Recolor and set symbols for your pins • iPhone → Apple Watch syncing • Pro options for precise alignment
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Point To at every 3 weeks against Spots's every 9 months. Spots's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spots ships an update every 9 months, Point To every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spots | Point To |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guillaume Claverie | Zachary Coleman |
In-app purchases
Spots
No in-app purchases
Point To
No in-app purchases
