Direction vs Back
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Back
This navigation tool uses your device's GPS to help you return to saved locations. Mark spots like parking or hotel locations and easily find your way back. Offers customizable display options and power-saving features.
- Save and return to marked locations
- Mark current location or enter coordinates
- Customizable user interface styles
- HUD for location information
- Power saving mode
- Unlimited preset destinations
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Using the GPS of your device, Back Track helps guide you back to any location you've marked. Any time you're somewhere you think you may need to return to, but you're not sure you'll be able to find your way back, simply save your position with Back Track by marking the location. Whether it's where you parked your car or the hotel you're staying at, you can be sure you'll be able to find the location again. When ready, select the saved location and start tracking. It's as easy as that! Features - Create and edit unlimited preset destinations. - Mark your current location or enter longitude and latitude coordinates manually. - Choose from a selection of user interface styles. - HUD for detailed information of your current and target locations. - The settings panel gives you full control over information displayed and measurement units used. - Includes a power saving mode to conserve battery life. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Back Track's accuracy is dependent on that of your device. For better results, keep your device away from magnets and electronics, and calibrate it if prompted to do so.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Direction at 4.5 against Back's 3.6. Direction also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 20 months). Back's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Direction sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Back sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Direction holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Direction's written reviews are positive against 41% of Back's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Direction ships an update every 9 days, Back every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Direction | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) — better | 3.6 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 41.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grand Apps Avenue Company Limited | Pilot X |
Customer experience
Direction
Back
In-app purchases
Direction
- Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
- Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Full Access$34.99
Back
- Remove Ads$0.99









