# Where Was I? vs Directions

The clearest difference is price: Directions at Free against Where Was I?'s $5.99. Directions also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Where Was I?'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (82 vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Directions is free to download; Where Was I? costs $5.99 up front. Where Was I? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Directions asks for nothing beyond the download.

Directions holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Where Was I? has 82 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Where Was I? ships an update every 5 weeks, Directions every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Where Was I? | Directions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-was-i/id1523748405/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directions/id1580605231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Wilkinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/299856796) | [Directions B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580605233) |

## What reviewers say

### Where Was I?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/where-was-i/id1523748405)

Record and review your recent location history. This app tracks where you've stopped throughout your day using your iPhone's visit tracking feature. Your data stays private on your device unless you choose to share it as a CSV file.

**Highlights:** Tracks recent location history, Records stops during the day, Data stays on device, Optional CSV export, No ads or tracking code, Energy efficient

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank the creator | $2.99 | one-time |


### Directions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directions/id1580605231)

This app simplifies navigation by allowing users to send, receive, and save directions to any location. It enables the creation and sharing of detailed digital guides for events, businesses, and attractions, with or without a traditional address.

**Highlights:** Receive instant trip guides, Create and share custom directions, Navigate without an address, Save favorite locations, Share precise location instantly, Add directions to websites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Where Was I? free?

Where Was I? costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Directions free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Where Was I? or Directions?

Directions is rated higher. Where Was I? averages 4.5 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Directions averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Where Was I? or Directions have ads?

Neither Where Was I? nor Directions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Where Was I? or Directions?

Where Was I? ships an update every 5 weeks, and Directions every 5 months. Most recently, Where Was I? was updated on November 3, 2026 and Directions on November 3, 2026.

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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.*