# Distance Lite vs Waypointer

The clearest difference is ads: Distance Lite at none against Waypointer's shown. Distance Lite also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). Waypointer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Distance Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Waypointer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Distance Lite against 1.0 for Waypointer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Distance Lite ships an update every 12 months, Waypointer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Lite | Waypointer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-lite/id586197367/reviews) | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypointer-gps-compass/id6756002533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167) | [MadrasHOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562445035) |

## What reviewers say

### Distance Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-lite/id586197367)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Distance Free Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


### Waypointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypointer-gps-compass/id6756002533)

Navigate back to saved locations with a precise, offline compass. Mark hiking spots, parking, or points of interest with clear directional arrows and distance updates. Organize and share your saved locations easily.

**Highlights:** Offline precision compass, Save unlimited waypoints (Premium), Directional navigation with distance, Radar view for nearby waypoints (Premium), Location details and coordinate display, Import/export waypoints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Distance Lite free?

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

### Is Waypointer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Distance Lite or Waypointer?

Distance Lite and Waypointer are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Distance Lite or Waypointer have ads?

Waypointer shows ads; Distance Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Distance Lite or Waypointer?

Distance Lite ships an update every 12 months, and Waypointer every 5 months. Most recently, Distance Lite was updated on October 9, 2026 and Waypointer on October 3, 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.*