Comparison

iPoint GPS vs ArrowNavi Compass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iPoint GPS

This navigation app shows the direction and distance to a chosen point of interest. Simply select your destination, and a large arrow will guide you. It's designed for outdoor use to help you find your way without relying on street directions.

Highlights
  • Find direction and distance to points of interest
  • Large arrow guidance
  • Map orientation display
  • Search for destinations
  • Outdoor navigation focus
  • Compass calibration guidance
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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!

About

ArrowNavi Compass

Features
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Choose your own path while keeping your destination in sight. ArrowNavi Compass is a simple navigation app that shows the direction and distance to a saved destination with a clear arrow. It is built for moments when you do not need turn-by-turn directions, but still want to know which way the destination is. Use it for walks, trips, exploring unfamiliar places, or checking the general bearing before you move. Save multiple destinations on iPhone, select the one you need, and sync it to Apple Watch so the same direction and distance are on your wrist. Key features: - Add destinations with map search, a long press on the map, or your current location - Save multiple destinations and switch the selected one anytime - Check the distance to your selected destination - See destination direction with an arrow that follows your device heading - Sync the selected destination to Apple Watch - Adjust theme, display language, arrow style, and update frequency Recommended for: - People who prefer direction and distance over turn-by-turn instructions - Walks, trips, and city exploration - Checking the general bearing to a destination - Moving at your own pace without staying locked to a fixed route - Keeping destination direction visible on Apple Watch When you want the destination, not every turn, ArrowNavi Compass helps you move freely while keeping the right direction in view.

Screenshots

iPoint GPS3 screens
ArrowNavi Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iPoint GPS at none against ArrowNavi Compass's 1. iPoint GPS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). ArrowNavi Compass's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 67 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ArrowNavi Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPoint GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPoint GPS ships an update every 67 months, ArrowNavi Compass weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
iPoint GPS versus ArrowNavi Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPoint GPSArrowNavi Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 67 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBryan RolandsenYUUMA TAKINO

In-app purchases

None

iPoint GPS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ArrowNavi Compass

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is iPoint GPS free?
iPoint GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArrowNavi Compass free?
ArrowNavi Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPoint GPS or ArrowNavi Compass have ads?
ArrowNavi Compass shows ads; iPoint GPS does not.
Which is updated more often, iPoint GPS or ArrowNavi Compass?
iPoint GPS ships an update every 67 months, and ArrowNavi Compass weekly. Most recently, iPoint GPS was updated on November 3, 2026 and ArrowNavi Compass on October 31, 2026.

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