Comparison

Seeker vs ArrowToWaypoint

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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 – 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.

Screenshots

Seeker4 screens
ArrowToWaypoint3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ArrowToWaypoint at none against Seeker's shown. ArrowToWaypoint also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Seeker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Seeker against 4.5 for ArrowToWaypoint. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seeker has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Seeker's written reviews are positive against 100% of ArrowToWaypoint's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seeker ships an update every 3 weeks, ArrowToWaypoint every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Seeker versus ArrowToWaypoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeekerArrowToWaypoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKeisuke Fukuda4neuro.com

Customer experience

Seeker

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

ArrowToWaypoint

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Seeker

No in-app purchases

None

ArrowToWaypoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seeker free?
Seeker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArrowToWaypoint free?
ArrowToWaypoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Seeker or ArrowToWaypoint?
Seeker is rated higher. Seeker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while ArrowToWaypoint averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Seeker or ArrowToWaypoint have ads?
Seeker shows ads; ArrowToWaypoint does not.
Which is updated more often, Seeker or ArrowToWaypoint?
Seeker ships an update every 3 weeks, and ArrowToWaypoint every 6 months. Most recently, Seeker was updated on November 3, 2026 and ArrowToWaypoint on November 5, 2026.

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