# TargetNavigator vs Waypointer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TargetNavigator | Waypointer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targetnavigator/id6474924392/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypointer-gps-compass/id6756002533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Gerrit Grunwald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494633247) | [MadrasHOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562445035) |

## What reviewers say

### TargetNavigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/targetnavigator/id6474924392)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 TargetNavigator free?

TargetNavigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Waypointer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TargetNavigator or Waypointer?

TargetNavigator is rated higher. TargetNavigator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Waypointer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TargetNavigator or Waypointer have ads?

Waypointer shows ads; TargetNavigator does not.

### Which is updated more often, TargetNavigator or Waypointer?

TargetNavigator ships an update fortnightly, and Waypointer every 5 months. Most recently, TargetNavigator was updated on September 29, 2026 and Waypointer on September 23, 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.*