Comparison

Direction vs Back

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Direction4 screens
Back1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Direction versus Back: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectionBack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better3.6 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews41.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings617 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrand Apps Avenue Company LimitedPilot X

Customer experience

Direction

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

Back

All ratings17 ratings
Positive52.9%
Neutral23.5%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral11.8%
Negative47.1%

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
1 purchases

Back

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Direction free?
Direction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Back free?
Back is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Direction or Back?
Direction is rated higher. Direction averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Back averages 3.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Direction or Back have ads?
Neither Direction nor Back shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Direction or Back?
Direction ships an update every 9 days, and Back every 20 months. Most recently, Direction was updated on October 26, 2026 and Back on October 23, 2026.

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