Comparison

Arrow vs WheelerGPS

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

Head to head
About

Arrow

This navigation app offers a minimalist and intuitive compass experience. It uses device sensors to display directions with an elegant rotating arrow, providing essential information without clutter. Ideal for hikers, travelers, and design enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Intuitive navigation
  • Rotating arrow indicator
  • Uses device sensors
  • Essential information display
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Arrow is the epitome of simplicity for a compass. It stands out as the most minimal and user-friendly compass designed to provide an intuitive navigation experience. Arrow eliminates unnecessary elements and leaves an elegant rotating arrow symbol with directions using the device's built-in sensors. The beauty of Arrow lies in its ability to embrace a minimalist design philosophy that shows users the essential information they need. Whether you're an avid hiker, a traveler exploring new cities, or simply someone who appreciates elegant design, Arrow is the compass app that caters to your needs.

About

WheelerGPS

Features
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WheelerGPS is a turn-by-turn navigation app built for people on road trips. Turn by turn directions come wherever you need to go!

Screenshots

Arrow4 screens
WheelerGPS2 screens

Verdict

The call

Arrow and WheelerGPS are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Arrow against 5.0 for WheelerGPS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Arrow versus WheelerGPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrowWheelerGPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 23 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoltan AdelLucas Wheeler

In-app purchases

None

Arrow

No in-app purchases

None

WheelerGPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arrow free?
Arrow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WheelerGPS free?
WheelerGPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arrow or WheelerGPS?
Arrow and WheelerGPS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Arrow or WheelerGPS have ads?
Neither Arrow nor WheelerGPS shows ads.

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