TargetNavigator vs Waypointer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TargetNavigator
Navigate to your chosen destination using a simple compass and bearing. This app provides real-time location data, weather, and celestial information. It also allows for saving custom locations, recording tracks, and exporting them as GPX files.
- Simple compass with bearing navigation
- Real-time location, altitude, and speed
- Target location weather and celestial data
- Save and restore custom locations
- Record and export tracks as GPX
- Night mode and customizable display
- Open Apple Maps for directions
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TargetNavigator - Simple Compass - Use bearing to find your way to selected target location - Comes with night mode - Shows the current location, altitude, speed and slope angle indicator - Shows the target location, weather, temperature, air pressure, sunrise and sunset - Shows either metric or imperial units - Will store last target location and reload after new start, so you don't need to let it run but could also stop and re-run later - Tap on target location will center map on target location - Double tap on target location to enter target location coordinates manually - Tap on current location will center map on current location - Store custom locations on iCloud - Restore target locations from saved locations - Long press button to save current location as target location - Long press button to reverse geocode the current location (street address, zip, city, country, iso code, timezone, daylight saving and latitude, longitude) - Reverse geocoded address will be copied to clipboard so that one can paste it in another document, mail, message, etc. - Open Apple Maps to get directions to target location - Search for locations and move map to selected location - Show estimated time to target location when walking or taking the car - Show the the current position of the sun - Show sunrise and sunset time for current location or overlay the hours of the day (0-23) with their current locations - Visualize angle range of daylight, show blue and golden hours - Show current moon location - Save photos that contain the coordinates, date, time and direction of view - Record a track - Export a recorded track as GPX file - Import a formerly recorded track from the GPX file - Show track on map - Show information like distance, top speed and elevation for track - Show speed/distance diagram of track - Get information about sunrise/sunset, blue hours, golden hours and moon rise/set for the current location - Has live activity that shows current distance of recorded track and time, during recording - Indicate gps signal strength - Dim night mode to your needs - Choose a simple indicator if needed
Waypointer
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.
- 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
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Waypointer is your reliable compass and waypoint navigation companion. Save any location and navigate back to it using a precision compass that works completely offline. Whether you are hiking in the wilderness, trying to find your parked car, marking a camping spot, or saving a favorite fishing location, Waypointer guides you there with clear directional arrows and distance information. KEY FEATURES Precision Compass - True north and magnetic north readings - Real-time heading display with degree accuracy - Smooth compass animation that responds instantly to movement - Works without internet connection Waypoint Management - Save unlimited locations as waypoints with Premium - Add custom names and icons to each waypoint - Organize waypoints into categories - Import and export waypoints for backup and sharing Directional Navigation - Large directional arrow points toward your destination - Live distance updates as you move - Bearing information in degrees and cardinal directions - Simple interface that is easy to read while moving Radar View (Premium) - See all waypoints around you on an interactive radar display - Quickly identify the closest locations - Visual representation of waypoint positions relative to your heading Location Details - View your current coordinates in multiple formats - Decimal degrees and degrees minutes seconds display - Copy coordinates to share with others - Reverse geocoding shows your current address PERFECT FOR Outdoor Adventures - Mark trailheads and return points while hiking - Save camping spots and water sources - Navigate back to your vehicle after exploring - Mark hunting stands and fishing spots Everyday Use - Never forget where you parked your car - Save meeting points and event locations - Mark points of interest while traveling - Create a personal location database Professional Use - Survey and fieldwork location marking - Site documentation with coordinates - Location data export in standard formats WHY CHOOSE WAYPOINTER Simple and Focused Unlike complex mapping apps, Waypointer does one thing exceptionally well. Point you toward your saved locations with a clear, easy-to-read compass interface. Works Offline No cell signal required. Once you save a waypoint, you can navigate to it anywhere using only your phone sensors and GPS. Battery Efficient Optimized to use minimal battery while providing accurate navigation guidance. Privacy Focused Your location data stays on your device. We do not track or store your waypoints on external servers. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Free Version - Save up to 5 waypoints - Full compass functionality - Basic navigation features Premium Subscription - Unlimited waypoints - Radar view - Custom waypoint icons - Category organization - Export and import functionality - Priority support Premium is available as weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Waypointer today and never lose your way again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TargetNavigator at 4.0 against Waypointer's 1.0. TargetNavigator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Waypointer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Waypointer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TargetNavigator asks for nothing beyond the download.
TargetNavigator holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
TargetNavigator ships an update fortnightly, Waypointer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TargetNavigator | Waypointer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Gerrit Grunwald | MadrasHOT |
Customer experience
TargetNavigator
Waypointer
In-app purchases
TargetNavigator
No in-app purchases
Waypointer
- Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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