Comparison

TargetNavigator vs DashOS

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

DashOS

Features
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Redefine your driving experience with DashOS. Designed to replace complex in-car systems, DashOS combines navigation, media, and safety into a professional automotive dashboard—built with a minimalist design philosophy fully aligned with iOS standards. Key Features: • Premium Dashboard: A symmetrical, eye-friendly interface designed to blend seamlessly with your vehicle's interior. • Precision Navigation: Accurate location tracking perfectly aligned with your route, powered by industry-standard mapping infrastructure for flawless guidance. • Intelligent Dashcam: Secure your drive with a manual-start, automatic loop recording system that intelligently manages device storage. • Media Control: Manage your music and media through a simplified control panel designed to keep your focus on the road. • Quick Access: Reach your most frequent contacts instantly with seamless contacts integration. Why DashOS? Developed exclusively using Apple’s native frameworks —SwiftUI, MapKit, and AVFoundation—instead of heavy third-party libraries, DashOS offers peak performance and maximum battery efficiency. Crafted for drivers who seek simplicity, fluidity, and professionalism behind the wheel. DashOS Premium: To provide an ad-free, secure, and continuously optimized driving environment, all features within DashOS operate exclusively on a premium subscription model. You can experience the full capabilities of our professional dashboard risk-free by taking advantage of our 7-day free trial, included with the annual plan. • Monthly Subscription: $2.99 • Annual Subscription: $19.99 (Includes a 7-day free trial) Please note: The prices listed above are in U.S. Dollars (USD). Pricing in other countries may vary, and actual charges may be converted to your local currency automatically by the App Store depending on your country of residence. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase (or at the end of your free trial period). Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions anytime by going to your App Store account settings. Terms: https://www.dashosapp.com/terms-of-use https://www.dashosapp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

TargetNavigator4 screens
DashOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TargetNavigator at none against DashOS's 2. DashOS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. DashOS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TargetNavigator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TargetNavigator ships an update fortnightly, DashOS every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
TargetNavigator versus DashOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTargetNavigatorDashOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGerrit GrunwaldMUHAMMED ATASAL

In-app purchases

None

TargetNavigator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DashOS

Subscriptions2
  • DashOS Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • DashOS Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is TargetNavigator free?
TargetNavigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DashOS free?
DashOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TargetNavigator or DashOS have ads?
Neither TargetNavigator nor DashOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TargetNavigator or DashOS?
TargetNavigator ships an update fortnightly, and DashOS every 4 weeks. Most recently, TargetNavigator was updated on November 4, 2026 and DashOS on October 31, 2026.

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