Comparison

GPS Waypoint vs ArrowToWaypoint

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

Head to head
About

GPS Waypoint

Record and save favorite locations with photos and precise GPS data. Enhance images with location overlays for a visual record. View, measure, organize, and export waypoints as GPX files. Navigate easily using Apple Maps.

Highlights
  • Log waypoints with precise GPS location
  • Overlay location data on photos
  • View waypoints on an offline-capable map
  • Calculate distance, heading, and elevation
  • Export waypoints as a GPX file
  • Import GPX waypoints
  • Open waypoints in Apple Maps
Features
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Capture and save your favorite locations with photos and precise position details. Built for off-road riders, overlanders, hikers, hunters and geocaching — anywhere the trail stops being marked. Enhance images with location overlays, giving you a visual record of each spot. Effortlessly view, measure, and organize your waypoints, and export your log as GPX files to share across devices. Open waypoints in Apple Maps for easy navigation, and switch between coordinate units to suit your needs. All data stays private, ad-free, and stored locally on your device. Features: -Log waypoints with precise GPS location -Overlay location data on photos -View waypoints on an offline-capable map -Calculate distance, heading and elevation -Record altitude at every landmark, peak or trailhead -Switch between decimal degrees, DMS, DMM -Export waypoints as a GPX file -Import GPX waypoints -Open waypoints in Apple Maps -Easily toggle between coordinate units -Backup and Restore saved waypoints Free to download, ad-free, and your waypoints never leave your device. Mark your first spot in under a minute.

About

ArrowToWaypoint

This navigation app provides a simple arrow that always points directly to your chosen destination, eliminating the need for traditional maps. It functions offline and is optimized for outdoor use, allowing you to save and manage multiple waypoints.

Highlights
  • Directional arrow to destination
  • Offline functionality
  • Save and manage waypoints
  • Export waypoint data (CSV/GPX)
  • Optimized for outdoor visibility
  • Navigate back to saved locations
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With ArrowToWaypoint, you no longer need a map: A clear arrow always points straight to your destination. Whether you're standing in the forest, hiking off-trail, or driving through the desert. Or just want to find your parked car. * Works without internet, even when map apps fail. * Shows you the direction and distance to a target point. * Save your current location with a single tap and navigate back to it. * Find a target point on the integrated map. * Readable even in bright sunlight – optimized for outdoor use. * Save, edit, search, and manage any number of waypoints. * Save / open / export your waypoint collection (CSV or GPX) * Originally developed for personal use. * Continuously used, improved, and expanded by the developer.

Screenshots

GPS Waypoint4 screens
ArrowToWaypoint3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Waypoint at 5.0 against ArrowToWaypoint's 4.5. GPS Waypoint also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Waypoint holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Waypoint ships an update every 9 days, ArrowToWaypoint every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GPS Waypoint versus ArrowToWaypoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS WaypointArrowToWaypoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.516.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard Vetter4neuro.com

Customer experience

GPS Waypoint

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ArrowToWaypoint

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GPS Waypoint

No in-app purchases

None

ArrowToWaypoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Waypoint free?
GPS Waypoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArrowToWaypoint free?
ArrowToWaypoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GPS Waypoint or ArrowToWaypoint?
GPS Waypoint is rated higher. GPS Waypoint averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ArrowToWaypoint averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do GPS Waypoint or ArrowToWaypoint have ads?
Neither GPS Waypoint nor ArrowToWaypoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Waypoint or ArrowToWaypoint?
GPS Waypoint ships an update every 9 days, and ArrowToWaypoint every 6 months. Most recently, GPS Waypoint was updated on November 4, 2026 and ArrowToWaypoint on November 5, 2026.

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