# Direction vs Offline GPS Navigation

Direction and Offline GPS Navigation both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Offline GPS Navigation's written reviews are positive against 25% of Direction's. Offline GPS Navigation also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Direction against 4.6 for Offline GPS Navigation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Offline GPS Navigation has 2.9K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Direction's written reviews are positive against 78% of Offline GPS Navigation's.

Direction ships an update every 9 days, Offline GPS Navigation every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Direction | Offline GPS Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direction-offline-navigator/id533720157/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-gps-navigation/id791684332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **77.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grand Apps Avenue Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828158013) | [Alexander Deplov](https://appshunter.io/developer/732986218) |

## 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 |


### Offline GPS Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-gps-navigation/id791684332)

This app helps you navigate and find your way back, even without an internet connection. Easily bookmark locations like your parked car or hiking trails, and receive precise directional guidance to return. Sync your saved spots across devices for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Walking directions, Navigational bookmarks, Parked car locator, Offline navigation, Sync across devices, Directional guidance

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 📍 Useful for finding parked cars and locations
- 🗺️ Helpful for hiking, traveling, and exploring new areas
- 💻 Works well without internet connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive for some users
- 🔒 Lifetime users not grandfathered in after switch to subscription
- 🐛 Occasional issues with accuracy and pointing in the wrong direction
- 📱 Doesn't work well with magnetic cases or in cars

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or becomes unusable when signal is weak
- Saved anchors sometimes get lost or disappear

**Requested features**

- Add option to switch between GPS heading and magnetic heading
- Improve integration with mapping apps like Apple Maps and Google Maps
- Allow importing/exporting of saved locations
- Add more customization options for anchors (icons, colors, notes, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Direction free?

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

### Is Offline GPS Navigation free?

Offline GPS Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Direction or Offline GPS Navigation?

Offline GPS Navigation is rated higher. Direction averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Offline GPS Navigation averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Direction or Offline GPS Navigation have ads?

Neither Direction nor Offline GPS Navigation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Direction or Offline GPS Navigation?

Direction ships an update every 9 days, and Offline GPS Navigation every 2 weeks. Most recently, Direction was updated on October 29, 2026 and Offline GPS Navigation on October 29, 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.*