Comparison

Direction vs Where2Go

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

Head to head
About

Direction

Navigate to any saved location or photo spot with a simple arrow, no internet required. Ideal for finding parking, meeting points, or returning to memorable places. Features iCloud sync and VoiceOver support.

Highlights
  • Fully offline navigation
  • Save locations with a tap
  • Navigate using photo GPS data
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • VoiceOver accessibility
  • Home screen widgets
  • Built-in support chat
Features
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The easiest fully offline navigator to help you stay oriented. Save locations, follow the arrow, and navigate to destinations or photo spots with a simple, clear interface — no internet required. Perfect for keeping track of your parking spot, finding a meeting point, locating your hotel or campsite, and much more. Stay Oriented Offline This navigator is designed to be used without an internet connection. The streamlined interface makes it easy to move toward any point you choose. Save Locations & Follow the Arrow Save any place with a tap and follow the white arrow to reach it. No complicated maps. No confusing routes. Choose a point and walk directly toward it. Navigate Using Your Photos Jump to locations directly from your images. The app reads GPS metadata in your photos, allowing you to return to those places without typing coordinates. Fully Offline Navigation Saved locations remain available at all times, and the arrow helps guide you toward your destination using offline functionality. iCloud Sync Across Devices Your saved locations sync automatically through iCloud. Start on one device and continue on another — everything stays up to date. VoiceOver Friendly Navigation and interface elements are optimized for VoiceOver, supporting blind and low-vision users. Hear clear guidance with distance, degrees, and direction changes. Widgets for Instant Access Save places or start navigating right from your Home Screen using quick-access widgets. Built-In Support Chat If you need help, the integrated support chat provides quick and friendly assistance without searching through help pages. Privacy Policy: https://turroo.com/strelka/policy Terms of Use: https://turroo.com/strelka/terms If you choose to purchase Pro, payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. If you don’t purchase Pro, you can continue using the app for free.

About

Where2Go

This navigation app helps you find your way back to marked locations. Simply mark your current spot, and an arrow will guide you. It offers a straightforward and ad-free experience for easy navigation.

Highlights
  • Mark current location
  • Arrow guidance back to marked spot
  • Simple and convenient interface
  • No ads
  • No in-app purchases
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Simple and convenient navigation application. No ads and in-app purchases! Mark the current location and the arrow will show you the way back. That's easy.

Screenshots

Direction4 screens
Where2Go1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Where2Go at 67% against Direction's 25%. Where2Go also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Direction's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Direction sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Where2Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Direction holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Direction's written reviews are positive against 67% of Where2Go's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Direction ships an update every 9 days, Where2Go every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Direction versus Where2Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectionWhere2Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrand Apps Avenue Company LimitedPavel Vorontsov

Customer experience

Direction

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Where2Go

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative21.2%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Direction

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Full Access$34.99
None

Where2Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Direction free?
Direction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Where2Go free?
Where2Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Direction or Where2Go?
Direction is rated higher. Direction averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Where2Go averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Direction or Where2Go have ads?
Neither Direction nor Where2Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Direction or Where2Go?
Direction ships an update every 9 days, and Where2Go every 6 weeks. Most recently, Direction was updated on November 1, 2026 and Where2Go on November 2, 2026.

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