# LinkPath vs Big North

The clearest difference is price: LinkPath at Free against Big North's $4.99. LinkPath also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). Big North's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

LinkPath is free to download; Big North costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LinkPath against 5.0 for Big North. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

LinkPath ships an update fortnightly, Big North every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LinkPath | Big North |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkpath/id6478422029/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-north/id6758106277/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 22 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AlbeBaubles](https://appshunter.io/developer/289792096) | [Wild Tree Designs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870908199) |

## What reviewers say

### LinkPath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkpath/id6478422029)

This app enhances travel with comprehensive tracking, mapping, and exploration features. Record your journeys, share routes, and discover points of interest. Optimize your travel experience with detailed information and customizable map views.

**Highlights:** Breadcrumb tracking with real-time map visualization, Save and share recorded routes, Export routes as GPX files, Multiple map views (Standard, Satellite, Hybrid), Discover nearby points of interest, Look Around Views for surroundings, Track speed, weather, time, and duration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Big North

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-north/id6758106277)

This navigation app provides a large, color-coded compass for quick, clear readings. It also displays altitude and distance traveled in various units, designed for easy outdoor use.

**Highlights:** Large-font, color-coded compass headings, Altitude display (meters/feet), Distance traveled (steps, km, miles), Intuitive, easy-to-use interface, Designed for outdoor use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LinkPath free?

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

### Is Big North free?

Big North costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LinkPath or Big North?

LinkPath and Big North are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do LinkPath or Big North have ads?

Neither LinkPath nor Big North shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LinkPath or Big North?

LinkPath ships an update fortnightly, and Big North every 9 days. Most recently, LinkPath was updated on November 4, 2026 and Big North on October 31, 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.*