# ai.Orthodrome vs Sextant

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ai.Orthodrome at 100% against Sextant's 0%. ai.Orthodrome also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Sextant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ai.Orthodrome is free to download; Sextant costs $9.99 up front. ai.Orthodrome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Sextant asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | ai.Orthodrome | Sextant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Narcyz Adamus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092865008) | [Stolk.cc](https://appshunter.io/developer/313529099) |

## What reviewers say

### ai.Orthodrome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aiorthodrome/id6738966918)

Calculate the shortest distance between two points on a map and compare different routes. Export your route data in multiple formats or use the companion watch app for on-the-go navigation.

**Highlights:** Calculate orthodromes between points, Compare orthodrome with loxodrome, Export segments in PDF, CSV, GPX, Copy route data to clipboard, Intuitive interface, Watch version available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5  Exports | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Exports | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full | $19.99 | one-time |


### Sextant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sextant-celestial-nav/id6758679821)

This app provides a comprehensive celestial navigation toolkit for sailors and enthusiasts. It allows users to navigate using celestial bodies like the sun, moon, planets, and stars, even when GPS is unavailable. The app guides users through taking sextant readings, performing calculations, and plotting positions on a map.

**Highlights:** Celestial body identification using camera and ephemeris, Sextant sight reduction with manual correction checks, Offline celestial navigation, Noon sight for latitude calculation, Line of position plotting on a real map, Polaris one-shot latitude, Solar Compass for deviation checks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ai.Orthodrome free?

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

### Is Sextant free?

Sextant costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ai.Orthodrome or Sextant have ads?

Neither ai.Orthodrome nor Sextant shows ads.

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