Comparison

ArrowToWaypoint vs Heading

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

Head to head
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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

ArrowToWaypoint3 screens
Heading4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Heading sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ArrowToWaypoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ArrowToWaypoint versus Heading: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrowToWaypointHeading
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4neuro.comFreek Van Der Horst

Customer experience

ArrowToWaypoint

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

Heading

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ArrowToWaypoint

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Heading

One-time4
  • Coffee tip$0.99
  • Lunch tip$2.99
  • Full tank tip$3.99
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  • Heading Compass Pro$8.99

Questions

Is ArrowToWaypoint free?
ArrowToWaypoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heading free?
Heading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArrowToWaypoint or Heading have ads?
Neither ArrowToWaypoint nor Heading shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArrowToWaypoint or Heading?
ArrowToWaypoint ships an update every 6 months, and Heading every 5 days. Most recently, ArrowToWaypoint was updated on September 29, 2026 and Heading on October 12, 2026.

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