ArrowToWaypoint vs Heading
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Heading
This app offers a distraction-free navigation experience for motorcyclists, focusing on directional guidance rather than turn-by-turn instructions. It automatically records rides, provides detailed insights, and allows users to mark and save important locations.
- Compass-first navigation with large direction arrow
- Automatic ride recording and history
- Pro features for detailed ride insights
- Smart flags and favorite location saving
- Glove-friendly interface
- Privacy-focused with no account or data collection
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Navigate by feel, not by instruction. Heading is the motorcycle compass that points you in the right direction. No routes, no voice commands, no distractions. Ride free and stay oriented. One-time purchase, no subscription. Yours forever. Compass-First Navigation • Large animated direction arrow • Smooth real-time heading (compass + GPS fusion) • Compass and Free Ride modes • Multi-waypoint route planning (Pro) • Real-time speed limit display (Pro) Automatic Ride Recording Every ride is recorded automatically. • Background GPS recording • Ride history with map previews • Full ride details with charts (Pro) • Crash-safe auto-save & ride recovery • iCloud backup: your rides are automatically saved Pro Ride Insights One purchase. Everything unlocked. Forever. • Speed & altitude charts: see every push and climb • 0-100 km/h sprint timing, automatically detected • Lean angle tracking: real degrees, left and right • All-rides heatmap: every road you've ever ridden • GPX & JSON export: your data, your format • Speed limit display: real-time road speed limits • Share-ready ride cards: post to Instagram Stories Smart Flags & Favorites Mark scenic views, twisties, fuel stops, rest areas, and more. Save favorite locations and navigate back anytime. Built for Motorcyclists • Glove-friendly: big buttons, no precision tapping • Smooth 60fps animations • Dark mode & OLED protection • Landscape & portrait support Privacy First No account. No data collected. No ads. Never. Heading isn't about the fastest route. It's about exploring, staying oriented, and being connected to the ride. Download free and ride by direction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArrowToWaypoint at 100% against Heading's 0%. ArrowToWaypoint also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Heading's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Heading sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ArrowToWaypoint asks for nothing beyond the download.
ArrowToWaypoint ships an update every 6 months, Heading every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArrowToWaypoint | Heading |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 4neuro.com | Freek Van Der Horst |
Customer experience
ArrowToWaypoint
Heading
In-app purchases
ArrowToWaypoint
No in-app purchases
Heading
- Coffee tip$0.99
- Lunch tip$2.99
- Full tank tip$3.99
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- Heading Compass Pro$8.99








