Waypointer vs ArrowToWaypoint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Waypointer
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When you regularly go for a walk you often walk the same routes. With this simple app you can make your walking routes a lot more exciting. The app generates locations (waypoints) and gives you only the direction and the distance to the waypoint. The goal is to visit all waypoints to finish the walk. Have fun!
ArrowToWaypoint
This navigation app provides a simple arrow that always points directly to your chosen destination, eliminating the need for traditional maps. It functions offline and is optimized for outdoor use, allowing you to save and manage multiple waypoints.
- Directional arrow to destination
- Offline functionality
- Save and manage waypoints
- Export waypoint data (CSV/GPX)
- Optimized for outdoor visibility
- Navigate back to saved locations
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With ArrowToWaypoint, you no longer need a map: A clear arrow always points straight to your destination. Whether you're standing in the forest, hiking off-trail, or driving through the desert. Or just want to find your parked car. * Works without internet, even when map apps fail. * Shows you the direction and distance to a target point. * Save your current location with a single tap and navigate back to it. * Find a target point on the integrated map. * Readable even in bright sunlight β optimized for outdoor use. * Save, edit, search, and manage any number of waypoints. * Save / open / export your waypoint collection (CSV or GPX) * Originally developed for personal use. * Continuously used, improved, and expanded by the developer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Waypointer at every 2 months against ArrowToWaypoint's every 6 months. Waypointer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Waypointer ships an update every 2 months, ArrowToWaypoint every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Waypointer | ArrowToWaypoint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months β better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 16.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Embite | 4neuro.com |
In-app purchases
Waypointer
No in-app purchases
ArrowToWaypoint
No in-app purchases
Questions
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