Comparison

Seeker vs Navvy

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

Head to head
About

Seeker

This navigation app provides a simple, arrow-based directional guide to your destination, ideal for those who struggle with traditional maps. It features a one-handed UI, Apple Watch integration, and customizable themes for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Arrow-based directional guidance
  • One-handed UI operation
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Customizable theme colors
  • Dark mode support
  • Map and navigation screen switching
Features
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You step out of the subway in a new city, open your map, and still can't tell which way you're facing. So you stand there turning in circles, or walk half a block before realizing you have to turn back. With Seeker, you just start walking the way the arrow points. The screen shows an arrow toward your destination and how far away it is. Even if maps have never been your thing, you'll know which way to go. START WALKING THE MOMENT YOU ARRIVE No more standing at a station exit trying to make sense of the map. Head to a meetup spot or a restaurant you've never been to without second-guessing every turn. There are no street names or turn-by-turn instructions to remember. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE STREET, NOT YOUR PHONE An arrow and a number take a quick glance, so you can look up and enjoy where you are. You'll get a notification 100 m before your destination and another when you arrive. The remaining distance and time also show on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. IN A CROWD, JUST CHECK YOUR WRIST At a festival, in a packed station or at a red light on your bike, you can check your direction without pulling out your phone. Set a destination on your iPhone and it's sent to your Apple Watch automatically. A RELIABLE GUIDE OUTDOORS When there's no road to follow, knowing "that way, 400 m" is often all you need. • Campsites • Fishing spots • Trail junctions • Beaches and ski slopes NO MORE WANDERING AROUND LOOKING FOR YOUR CAR Coming back to a huge parking lot, a trailhead or an event venue is a lot less stressful. Save your spot when you park, then follow the arrow back. EASY WITH ONE HAND Carrying bags or holding a child's hand? You can still use Seeker with one hand. The search bar sits at the bottom of the screen, within reach of your thumb. Zoom the map by sliding along the edge of the screen. No pinching needed. NEW PHONE, SAME PLACES Your saved places come with you when you switch to a new iPhone. Back up your favorites and history to iCloud and restore them by signing in with the same Apple Account. Available on the free plan too. MORE FEATURES • A line on the map between you and your destination (can be turned off in Settings) • A choice of theme colors and arrow designs • Dark mode SEEKER PREMIUM All navigation features are free. A Premium subscription adds: • No ads • Data saved on your Apple Watch so it works without your iPhone • Favorites: 20 → 200 • History: 20 → 100 • Theme colors: 5 → 10 You can also hide ads for 6 hours (up to 48 hours) by watching a short video. TERMS AND PRIVACY Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. You can cancel at any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://seekerapp.net/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://seekerapp.net/en/privacy/

About

Navvy

This navigation app offers a minimalist, arrow-based interface to guide you to your destination. It focuses on improving your sense of direction and allows for easy destination searching and saving. Enjoy a distraction-free experience that keeps you aware of your surroundings.

Highlights
  • Arrow-based navigation
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Destination search
  • Save favorite destinations
  • Distraction-free design
  • Improves sense of direction
Features
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Simple, Intuitive Design - The simplest way to travel. - Follow an arrow to your destination. - See where you need to go at a glance. Take ownership over your route. - Helps improve your sense of direction. - Find joy in discovering the optimal path. Reliable and Easy to Use - Your navigation app shouldn’t confuse you. - Easily search and browse for destinations. - Easily add destinations to a favorites list. Focus on finding your destination. - Navvy allows you to be aware of your surroundings. - Simple, distraction-free user interface.

Screenshots

Seeker4 screens
Navvy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Navvy at none against Seeker's shown. Navvy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Seeker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Navvy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Seeker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Navvy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seeker ships an update every 3 weeks, Navvy every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Seeker versus Navvy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeekerNavvy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKeisuke FukudaSamuel Shi

Customer experience

Seeker

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative16.7%

Navvy

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Seeker

No in-app purchases

None

Navvy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seeker free?
Seeker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Navvy free?
Navvy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Seeker or Navvy?
Navvy is rated higher. Seeker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Navvy averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Seeker or Navvy have ads?
Seeker shows ads; Navvy does not.
Which is updated more often, Seeker or Navvy?
Seeker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Navvy every 2 months. Most recently, Seeker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Navvy on November 3, 2026.

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