Comparison

Direction vs Pointy Navigation

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

Pointy Navigation

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Pointy is a simple walking compass for iPhone. Pick a place, then walk by direction and distance instead of following turn-by-turn instructions. Search for a destination with Apple Maps, drop a pin, or choose a saved place. When you start walking, Pointy switches to a calm black-and-white arrow screen that points toward your destination and shows how far away it is. Pointy is useful for walking across neighborhoods, finding a parked car, returning to favorite places, and staying oriented while still choosing your own streets. Features: • Apple Maps-style place search • Drop-pin destinations • Saved places and recent places • Parked vehicle marker • Full-screen arrow guidance • Distance and simple direction text • Local walk history • No accounts, ads, analytics SDKs, tracking, or cloud sync Pointy does not provide turn-by-turn directions. It gives you a direction and distance so you can choose your own route.

Screenshots

Direction4 screens
Pointy Navigation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pointy Navigation at none against Direction's 4. On price, update cadence, 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. Pointy Navigation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Direction versus Pointy Navigation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectionPointy Navigation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrand Apps Avenue Company LimitedDusan Zabrodsky

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

Pointy Navigation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Direction free?
Direction is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pointy Navigation free?
Pointy Navigation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Direction or Pointy Navigation have ads?
Neither Direction nor Pointy Navigation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Direction or Pointy Navigation?
Direction ships an update every 9 days, and Pointy Navigation every 9 days. Most recently, Direction was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pointy Navigation on September 20, 2026.

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