iPoint GPS vs Oolel Maps

Note: This app is designed to run on iPhone in the outdoors, as it is a navigation app. Do you just want to know the direction and distance to your point of interest, without trying to work it out from street directions? iPoint allows you to search for a point of interest in your vicinity, and see immediately the way you must face to reach your destination. Follow these steps: 1) Touch the Destination button on the top of the screen 2) Enter your point-of-interest 3) Notice the large arrow that appears in the centre of the screen, showing the distance 4) Rotate your phone so that the large arrow points to the top of the screen 5) Touch the Orientation button 6) The map should now rotate to show your orientation to the target Now you should be able to work out which way you need to walk to reach your destination. If your destination is long way, you might need to repeat the above steps a few times. IMPORTANT: You might need to calibrate your device compass before using the app. This is achieved by moving your phone in a figure 8 pattern a few times. Also, this app relies on your device compass to show the direction to the target. These compasses are not very accurate, so you should only rely on this app to give an approximate direction to the target. WARNING: Do not try to use this app whilst driving!

Oolel Maps is the navigation and addressing app built for Africa. Open the map and find your way — even where street names don't exist or change between languages. Oolel Maps was designed from day one for places where traditional mapping apps fall short: dirt roads in Nouakchott, neighborhoods known by local landmarks instead of postal codes, regions absent from the world's main maps. KEY FEATURES Africa-first navigation • Turn-by-turn driving, walking, and cycling directions on roads other apps don't know • Public transit routing — bus lines, fares, and timetables across Nouakchott and beyond • Real-time alerts for service disruptions and route changes • Background navigation keeps your route updating when the screen is locked Multilingual by default • Full interface in العربية, français, and English • Place names rendered in your chosen language with proper Arabic right-to-left layout • Searchable in any of the three languages Built-in offline mode • Download regions for offline search and navigation when you lose signal • Works in the desert, in remote villages, or anywhere connectivity drops Crowdsourced addressing • Add an address for your home, your shop, or a place that doesn't exist on other maps • Suggest edits to existing places — verified by local moderators • Report inaccurate or inappropriate content with a tap Discover nearby • Restaurants, pharmacies, fuel stations, ATMs, and more • Opening hours, contact info, and walking distance at a glance Save and share • Bookmark your home, workplace, and favorite spots • Send a location, place, or route to anyone via WhatsApp, SMS, or any messaging app PRIVACY Location is used only to show you on the map and provide turn-by-turn navigation. Background location is enabled only while a navigation session is active. Sign-in is optional — browse, search, and navigate as a guest. Sign in with Apple is supported. Privacy policy: https://info.oolelmaps.com/en/privacy Support: contact@oolelmaps.com