Comparison

FingerNavi vs ArrowNavi Compass

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

Head to head
About

FingerNavi

This app provides a general directional guide to your destination using a finger cursor overlaid on a map. It offers various map views and orientation options, displaying distance and network status. It requires GPS and an electronic compass for operation.

Highlights
  • Finger cursor directional guide
  • Street, satellite, and hybrid map views
  • North-up or user-oriented map rotation
  • Distance in meters or miles
  • Battery and network status display
  • Geographic name display
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This application displays a finger cursor pointing in the direction of the destination. This application is not a precise navigation system, but rather a general use directional guide. Features: 1. You can easily recognize your route to the destination by the overlaid images. The direction to follow is indicated by the finger cursor. 2. You can view your route on a street map, a satellite view or hybrid of the two. 3. The map can be oriented with North at the top, or rotated to reflect your actual direction. 4. Distance units can be displayed in meters or miles. 5. Battery status is displayed in five increments(charging, full 3 / 4, 1 / 2, 1 / 4). 6. The screen displays three network conditions (WiFi, cellular networks, not connected) 7. Compass (red arrow indicates North). 8. If available, the geographic names of your current location and destination are displayed. Notes: 1. Application requires an electronic compass and GPS enabled device. 2. You can select either the compass or GPS navigation guide. (GPS mode is activated after you start moving) 3. Frequent use of the compass and GPS sensors results in high battery usage. Prolonged use may result in accelerated battery drain. 4. The map is displayed using the standard iPhoneOS map API and requires a connection to a communications network or other network by Wifi to accurately display location information. Map information may transfer large amounts of data. 5. May not function properly near strong magnetic or electronic fields. May be resolved by changing your location slightly. 6. Please do not use this application while driving. 7.If the marker is changed, swipe the screen (move while touching, dragging the horizontal direction) then you can return to the finger marker. Instructions: 1.Set the first destination. Center the map on your destination at the registration screen, or you can select a place name from the search bar at the top. Tap Detail button to bookmark that location. You can select bookmarks from the search bar, bookmarks, search history or from your contacts. 2.After setting, press Enter to return to the navigation screen and guide will start. The latitude and longitude of both your current location and destination, the address of your destination, distance to the destination and direction will be displayed. The finger cursor shows the direction towards your destination. 3.On the bottom of the navigation screen, you will find the Destination Setting, the Detail Setting, and the Toggle buttons. Destination setting: opens another screen where you can set bookmarks, search history, or select from your contacts. Detail Settings: opens another screen where you can change the following details: Show Address: When turned on, the display will show the address of the destination location. (If unavailable, latitude and longitude will displayed instead) Map Type: Choose from Street Map, Satellite View or a Hybrid of the two. Map Rotation: When turned on, the map rotates to match your actual orientation.When off, the top of the map indicates North. Compass setting: You can select True North or Magnetic North. Navigation system: You can select Compass or GPS.(GPS guide begins after you moved) Compass view: You can select AR, Single or Hide. Unit of distance: You can select km or mile.(The km/m indication becomes the m indication when it was under 1km) Lock screen: When locked, the map does not orient toward your actual direction. Help: The instructions are listed. About: Features, Notes and information of company are listed. Toggle : Changes the layout of the three main elements, the Map Screen, the Navigation Screen and the Camera View. Each press of the button rotates to the next layout.

About

ArrowNavi Compass

Features
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Choose your own path while keeping your destination in sight. ArrowNavi Compass is a simple navigation app that shows the direction and distance to a saved destination with a clear arrow. It is built for moments when you do not need turn-by-turn directions, but still want to know which way the destination is. Use it for walks, trips, exploring unfamiliar places, or checking the general bearing before you move. Save multiple destinations on iPhone, select the one you need, and sync it to Apple Watch so the same direction and distance are on your wrist. Key features: - Add destinations with map search, a long press on the map, or your current location - Save multiple destinations and switch the selected one anytime - Check the distance to your selected destination - See destination direction with an arrow that follows your device heading - Sync the selected destination to Apple Watch - Adjust theme, display language, arrow style, and update frequency Recommended for: - People who prefer direction and distance over turn-by-turn instructions - Walks, trips, and city exploration - Checking the general bearing to a destination - Moving at your own pace without staying locked to a fixed route - Keeping destination direction visible on Apple Watch When you want the destination, not every turn, ArrowNavi Compass helps you move freely while keeping the right direction in view.

Screenshots

FingerNavi4 screens
ArrowNavi Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FingerNavi at none against ArrowNavi Compass's 1. FingerNavi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). ArrowNavi Compass's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price 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. ArrowNavi Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FingerNavi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FingerNavi ships an update monthly, ArrowNavi Compass weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FingerNavi versus ArrowNavi Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFingerNaviArrowNavi Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAizu Laboratory, Inc.YUUMA TAKINO

In-app purchases

None

FingerNavi

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ArrowNavi Compass

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is FingerNavi free?
FingerNavi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArrowNavi Compass free?
ArrowNavi Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FingerNavi or ArrowNavi Compass have ads?
ArrowNavi Compass shows ads; FingerNavi does not.
Which is updated more often, FingerNavi or ArrowNavi Compass?
FingerNavi ships an update monthly, and ArrowNavi Compass weekly. Most recently, FingerNavi was updated on October 23, 2026 and ArrowNavi Compass on October 4, 2026.

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