# Direction vs Orbit

The clearest difference is rating: Direction at 4.5 against Orbit's 2.0. Direction also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Orbit's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Direction sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Orbit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Direction holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Direction has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 25% and 25% positive.

Direction ships an update every 9 days, Orbit every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Direction | Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direction-offline-navigator/id533720157/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-walking-route-planner/id6753775809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grand Apps Avenue Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828158013) | [Jamie Isaacson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844983171) |

## What reviewers say

### Direction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direction-offline-navigator/id533720157)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Full Access | $34.99 | one-time |


### Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbit-walking-route-planner/id6753775809)

This app plans custom walking routes based on your goals and desired pace, offering turn-by-turn directions. It helps build walking habits with progress tracking and streaks, and integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Custom walking route generation, Six distinct walking modes, Turn-by-turn GPS directions, Real-time pace coaching, Weekly goal setting and progress tracking, Apple Health and Apple Watch integration, Walking streaks and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orbit Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Orbit Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Direction free?

Direction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orbit free?

Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Direction or Orbit?

Direction is rated higher. Direction averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Orbit averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Direction or Orbit have ads?

Orbit shows ads; Direction does not.

### Which is updated more often, Direction or Orbit?

Direction ships an update every 9 days, and Orbit every 4 days. Most recently, Direction was updated on November 12, 2026 and Orbit on November 9, 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.*