Comparison

Seeker vs السهم | Arrow

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
Read full description

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

السهم | Arrow

This navigation app helps users find the Qibla direction and track their location with offline GPS capabilities. It provides prayer times, saves favorite places, and displays important navigation data like distance and ETA.

Highlights
  • Offline GPS navigation
  • Accurate Qibla direction
  • Prayer times and notifications
  • Save favorite locations
  • Display distance, speed, altitude, ETA
  • Public outdoor location discovery
Features
Read full description

Arrow | السهم is a navigation app designed to help you accurately determine the Qibla direction, with powerful tools for navigation and location tracking — whether you're in the city or out in the desert. Features: • Direct navigation toward your selected destination • Accurate Qibla direction • Prayer times based on your current location • Save favorite locations (Home, Work, Custom places) • Display distance, speed, altitude, and estimated arrival time (ETA) • Prayer times with notifications and Adhan sound • Public outdoor locations such as Rawdahs, Nafud deserts, valleys, and more — all in one place • Works offline (GPS-based) • Simple and smooth interface suitable for all users

Screenshots

Seeker4 screens
السهم | Arrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: السهم | Arrow at none against Seeker's shown. السهم | Arrow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Seeker's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

السهم | Arrow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seeker has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seeker ships an update every 3 weeks, السهم | Arrow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Seeker versus السهم | Arrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeekerالسهم | Arrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB84 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKeisuke FukudaSulaiman Aljarallah

Customer experience

Seeker

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

السهم | Arrow

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Seeker

No in-app purchases

None

السهم | Arrow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seeker free?
Seeker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is السهم | Arrow free?
السهم | Arrow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Seeker or السهم | Arrow?
السهم | Arrow is rated higher. Seeker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while السهم | Arrow averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Seeker or السهم | Arrow have ads?
Seeker shows ads; السهم | Arrow does not.
Which is updated more often, Seeker or السهم | Arrow?
Seeker ships an update every 3 weeks, and السهم | Arrow every 5 days. Most recently, Seeker was updated on October 14, 2026 and السهم | Arrow on October 16, 2026.

Other comparisons