# Spyglass vs Point To

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Point To at none against Spyglass's 4. Point To also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Spyglass's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 5) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spyglass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Point To asks for nothing beyond the download.

Point To holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spyglass has 3.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Spyglass's written reviews are positive against 100% of Point To's.

Spyglass ships an update every 6 weeks, Point To every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spyglass | Point To |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spyglass/id332639548/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-to/id6478132992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Ahafonau](https://appshunter.io/developer/319585607) | [Zachary Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731878074) |

## What reviewers say

### Spyglass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spyglass/id332639548)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app is a comprehensive offline navigation tool for outdoor and off-road adventures. It combines a high-tech compass, GPS receiver, and augmented reality display with numerous tools for tracking, measuring, and celestial observation.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS and maps, Augmented reality display, Advanced compass and gyrocompass, Waypoint tracking and navigation, Sun, Moon, and star finder, Optical rangefinder, Camera with GPS data overlay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spyglass Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Spyglass Plus (Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Spyglass Plus (Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Spyglass Pro (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Excellent navigation and mapping features
- 🔍 Highly accurate compass and location tracking
- 🔭 Useful augmented reality and sextant functions
- 📸 Ability to capture geotagged photos
- 🛠️ Comprehensive set of tools and utilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Steep learning curve and complex interface
- 🗺️ Outdated or incomplete map data in some regions
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes reported
- 💰 Subscription model for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Compass not always accurate or consistent
- Freezing or unresponsive issues after updates
- Difficulty syncing waypoints and locations

**Requested features**

- Improved waypoint and location management
- Larger text and UI elements for better readability
- Integration with popular mapping and navigation apps
- Offline elevation data and terrain analysis
- Apple Watch companion app for on-the-go use


### Point To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-to/id6478132992)

This navigation tool allows you to set a destination and always see the direction to it. Save multiple locations, customize their appearance, and sync with your smartwatch for on-the-go guidance. Pro features offer enhanced precision for your directional needs.

**Highlights:** Save multiple location pins, Customize pin colors and symbols, iPhone to Apple Watch syncing, Precise alignment options, Directional guidance to chosen locations

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spyglass free?

Spyglass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Point To free?

Point To is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spyglass or Point To?

Point To is rated higher. Spyglass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Point To averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Spyglass or Point To have ads?

Spyglass shows ads; Point To does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spyglass or Point To?

Spyglass ships an update every 6 weeks, and Point To every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spyglass was updated on October 29, 2026 and Point To on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*