Comparison

Crowsflight vs Seeker

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

Head to head
About

Crowsflight

This app offers intuitive, mapless navigation using GPS and a compass. It displays distance and heading, allowing you to drop markers, search for destinations by address or what3words, and view saved locations on a map. It works offline for navigation and supports iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Mapless GPS navigation
  • Heading pointer
  • Drop location markers
  • Search by address or what3words
  • Offline navigation
  • iCloud location sync
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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Crowsflight is a GPS compass that simply points. No instructions, maps to read or paths to follow. When we ask for directions on the street, a friendly finger pointing towards the destination is often more than enough. By combining location data (GPS) with the compass, Crowsflight provides mapless navigation in an intuitive, glance-at-it kind of way. It uses only GPS to navigate, so once you’ve loaded your destination/s, you don’t need a data connection to navigate. Crowsflight is perfect for wandering around foreign cities. MAIN VIEW -Displays distance in metric or imperial units -Drop a marker at your current position (if you have a data connection, Crowsflight will attempt to autoname your location) -Heading pointer changes width as the compass/GPS accuracy increases or decreases LIST VIEW -Search for a new destination by address or placename -Input latitude and longitude manually (e.g. open search, enter 40.692,-73.944) -search for what3words (offline) -Location list view shows your relative distance to each location, so you can see how places compare (distances are scaled logarithmically, so shorter distances show greater difference) -Rearrange your location list by long-pressing the row -Share your current location via email -Launch Maps to get turn-by-turn directions MAP VIEW -Map view shows and allows you to select all your saved locations. It’s another way to see what is around you. -Drag and drop pins in map view to pinpoint and adjust locations -Longpress in map view to save a new location on your map. (if you have a data connection, Crowsflight will attempt to autoname your location) OTHER FEATURES -Works offline (searching is the only function that requires an internet connection) -Opens custom url schemes (e.g. crowsflight://&ll=42.923580,-78.793953&q=BUFFALO). You can send Crowsflight destinations to yourself and friends via email. To get the browser bookmarklet for easy sharing, go to http://cwandt.com/#crowsflight -Backup your locations to your computer through iTunes file sharing -save and sync locations to iCloud APPLE WATCH - same pointing interface as iPhone app - swipe to select from locations that you've add on your phone. -pro tip: If your running app keeps taking over as frontmost app, you can double press the crown to switch back to the last app. *Crowsflight is not meant for driving. Most cars have too much magnetic interference to show the compass reliably in the car anyways. You probably want turn by turn directions if you’re driving, but just in case you were thinking about it...we don’t recommend it.

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
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KEY FEATURES • Just follow the direction of the arrow, even if you have no sense of direction • Simple UI that can be used with one hand • Apple Watch support • Selectable theme colors • Dark mode support • Just follow the direction of the arrow, even if you have no sense of direction Only the direction and distance to the destination are displayed, so you can see where you need to go at a glance. You can easily switch between the navigation screen and the map. • Simple UI that can be used with one hand Have you ever used a map app and thought, "I can't reach my finger because the search bar is on top! hike places the search bar at the bottom of the screen, so you can operate it with one hand. You can also zoom in and out of the map by simply sliding the edge of the screen. There is no need to double-tap, pinch-in, or pinch-out to change the scale. • Apple Watch support When you set a destination in the app, it is automatically linked to your Apple Watch. You don't need to open the app every time you want to go to your destination, just look at your Apple Watch. This is very convenient, and I highly recommend you try it! • Selectable theme colors Choose from a wide variety of theme colors and arrow design features to create the app you want. RECOMMENDED FEATURES • History and Nearby search (corner store, train station, etc) can be easily added to favorites by swiping the item in the list from right to left

Screenshots

Crowsflight4 screens
Seeker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Crowsflight at none against Seeker's shown. Crowsflight also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Seeker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Crowsflight against 4.5 for Seeker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Crowsflight's written reviews are positive against 76% of Seeker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crowsflight ships an update every 3 months, Seeker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Crowsflight versus Seeker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrowsflightSeeker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33 ratings) — better4.5 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews76.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB83 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCW&TKeisuke Fukuda

Customer experience

Crowsflight

All ratings33 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative15.7%

Seeker

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%

Bugs and requests

Crowsflight

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Compass won't calibrate properly
  • Directional readings off by 90+ degrees
  • App freezes at instruction screen
  • App opens spontaneously after unlocking phone
  • Search function returns locations in wrong countries
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  • What3Words integration no longer works
  • Location name disappears when tapped, preventing copy/paste
  • Pop-up info bubbles won't disappear and block navigation
  • App thinks user is in wrong location (e.g., New York when elsewhere)
  • Distance calculations wildly inaccurate (e.g., 1.26 miles when at saved location)
  • Yellow compass arc doesn't move/respond
  • Search buttons disappear from bottom of screen
  • App stopped tracking after updates

Requested features

18 requests
  • Apple Watch support
  • Gyroscope-based active pointer for hands-free navigation
  • Metric kilometers display option
  • Ability to organize locations into groups/categories
  • GPS-based accuracy instead of compass-only
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  • Larger, configurable font sizes
  • Dark mode or color theme options
  • Help/tutorial menu for new users
  • Elevation information for destinations
  • LED light option for night navigation
  • Search by intersection (e.g., 6th Ave & 3rd St)
  • Sort search results by proximity
  • SMS sharing of locations in addition to email
  • Integration with What3Words addresses
  • Multiple location list organization
  • Ability to enter GPS coordinates in DMS format
  • Alias/naming system for GPS coordinates
  • Train transit option in addition to walk/bike/car/plane

Seeker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Crowsflight

No in-app purchases

None

Seeker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crowsflight free?
Crowsflight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seeker free?
Seeker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Crowsflight or Seeker?
Crowsflight is rated higher. Crowsflight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Seeker averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.
Do Crowsflight or Seeker have ads?
Seeker shows ads; Crowsflight does not.
Which is updated more often, Crowsflight or Seeker?
Crowsflight ships an update every 3 months, and Seeker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Crowsflight was updated on August 2, 2026 and Seeker on July 5, 2026.

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