Comparison

Distance Lite vs iPoint GPS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Distance Lite

Calculate the shortest distance or constant bearing between any two points on Earth. Select locations via GPS, coordinates, or a database, and visualize direction on a compass rose. Share results via email.

Highlights
  • Calculate shortest distance (orthodrome)
  • Calculate distance with constant bearing (rhumb line)
  • Select current location via GPS
  • Enter latitude/longitude coordinates
  • Select locations from GeoNames database
  • Visualize bearing on compass rose
  • Email distance results
Features
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Find the distance and direction between any two places on earth (after upgrade). Features: - it calculates the shortest distance (on an orthodrome) or the distance with constant bearing (rhumb line or loxodrome) which you would follow by using a compass - you can select your current location, enter the latitude/longitude coordinates or select from a location from the GeoNames database - the bearing is visualized on a compass rose - e-mail the distance - support for the iPad multitasking (split view, ...)

About

iPoint GPS

This navigation app shows the direction and distance to a chosen point of interest. Simply select your destination, and a large arrow will guide you. It's designed for outdoor use to help you find your way without relying on street directions.

Highlights
  • Find direction and distance to points of interest
  • Large arrow guidance
  • Map orientation display
  • Search for destinations
  • Outdoor navigation focus
  • Compass calibration guidance
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Note: This app is designed to run on iPhone in the outdoors, as it is a navigation app. Do you just want to know the direction and distance to your point of interest, without trying to work it out from street directions? iPoint allows you to search for a point of interest in your vicinity, and see immediately the way you must face to reach your destination. Follow these steps: 1) Touch the Destination button on the top of the screen 2) Enter your point-of-interest 3) Notice the large arrow that appears in the centre of the screen, showing the distance 4) Rotate your phone so that the large arrow points to the top of the screen 5) Touch the Orientation button 6) The map should now rotate to show your orientation to the target Now you should be able to work out which way you need to walk to reach your destination. If your destination is long way, you might need to repeat the above steps a few times. IMPORTANT: You might need to calibrate your device compass before using the app. This is achieved by moving your phone in a figure 8 pattern a few times. Also, this app relies on your device compass to show the direction to the target. These compasses are not very accurate, so you should only rely on this app to give an approximate direction to the target. WARNING: Do not try to use this app whilst driving!

Screenshots

Distance Lite4 screens
iPoint GPS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPoint GPS at 5.0 against Distance Lite's 1.0. iPoint GPS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Distance Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 12 months vs every 67 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, 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. Distance Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPoint GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPoint GPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distance Lite ships an update every 12 months, iPoint GPS every 67 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Distance Lite versus iPoint GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistance LiteiPoint GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 67 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiet JonasBryan Rolandsen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Distance Lite

One-time1
  • Distance Free Upgrade$0.99
None

iPoint GPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distance Lite free?
Distance Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iPoint GPS free?
iPoint GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Distance Lite or iPoint GPS?
iPoint GPS is rated higher. Distance Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while iPoint GPS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Distance Lite or iPoint GPS have ads?
Neither Distance Lite nor iPoint GPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distance Lite or iPoint GPS?
Distance Lite ships an update every 12 months, and iPoint GPS every 67 months. Most recently, Distance Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and iPoint GPS on November 3, 2026.

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