# Spyglass vs Waypointer

The clearest difference is rating: Spyglass at 4.7 against Waypointer's 1.0. Spyglass also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spyglass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Waypointer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spyglass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spyglass has 3.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spyglass ships an update every 6 weeks, Waypointer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spyglass | Waypointer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spyglass/id332639548/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypointer-gps-compass/id6756002533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Pavel Ahafonau](https://appshunter.io/developer/319585607) | [MadrasHOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562445035) |

## What reviewers say

### Spyglass

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

**Currently charting:** #132 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


### Waypointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypointer-gps-compass/id6756002533)

Navigate back to saved locations with a precise, offline compass. Mark hiking spots, parking, or points of interest with clear directional arrows and distance updates. Organize and share your saved locations easily.

**Highlights:** Offline precision compass, Save unlimited waypoints (Premium), Directional navigation with distance, Radar view for nearby waypoints (Premium), Location details and coordinate display, Import/export waypoints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spyglass free?

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

### Is Waypointer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spyglass or Waypointer?

Spyglass is rated higher. Spyglass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Waypointer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spyglass or Waypointer have ads?

Both Spyglass and Waypointer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spyglass or Waypointer?

Spyglass ships an update every 6 weeks, and Waypointer every 5 months. Most recently, Spyglass was updated on September 25, 2026 and Waypointer on September 23, 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.*