# Crowsflight vs Point To

The clearest difference is monetization model: Point To at free against Crowsflight's paid. Point To also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Crowsflight's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Point To holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crowsflight has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Crowsflight's written reviews are positive against 100% of Point To's.

Crowsflight ships an update every 3 months, Point To every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crowsflight | Point To |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowsflight/id444185307/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-to/id6478132992/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CW&T](https://appshunter.io/developer/403622462) | [Zachary Coleman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731878074) |

## What reviewers say

### Crowsflight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowsflight/id444185307)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, intuitive interface design
- 🧭 Accurate directional compass pointing to destinations
- 📍 Offline functionality without requiring data/WiFi
- 🚶 Excellent for walking and urban exploration
- 💡 Innovative concept - shows direction and distance instead of turn-by-turn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass calibration issues and inaccurate readings
- 🔍 Search function returns incorrect or distant locations
- 📱 Small font sizes difficult to read
- 🎯 Inconsistent location accuracy
- ⚠️ Persistent warning messages that can't be dismissed

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### 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 Crowsflight free?

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

### Is Point To free?

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

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

Point To is rated higher. Crowsflight averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Point To averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Crowsflight or Point To have ads?

Neither Crowsflight nor Point To shows ads.

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

Crowsflight ships an update every 3 months, and Point To every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crowsflight was updated on August 2, 2026 and Point To on September 8, 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.*