Comparison

ArrowToWaypoint vs ArrowNavi Compass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

ArrowNavi Compass

Features
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Choose your own path while keeping your destination in sight. ArrowNavi Compass is a simple navigation app that shows the direction and distance to a saved destination with a clear arrow. It is built for moments when you do not need turn-by-turn directions, but still want to know which way the destination is. Use it for walks, trips, exploring unfamiliar places, or checking the general bearing before you move. Save multiple destinations on iPhone, select the one you need, and sync it to Apple Watch so the same direction and distance are on your wrist. Key features: - Add destinations with map search, a long press on the map, or your current location - Save multiple destinations and switch the selected one anytime - Check the distance to your selected destination - See destination direction with an arrow that follows your device heading - Sync the selected destination to Apple Watch - Adjust theme, display language, arrow style, and update frequency Recommended for: - People who prefer direction and distance over turn-by-turn instructions - Walks, trips, and city exploration - Checking the general bearing to a destination - Moving at your own pace without staying locked to a fixed route - Keeping destination direction visible on Apple Watch When you want the destination, not every turn, ArrowNavi Compass helps you move freely while keeping the right direction in view.

Screenshots

ArrowToWaypoint3 screens
ArrowNavi Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArrowToWaypoint at none against ArrowNavi Compass's 1. ArrowToWaypoint also leads on ads (none vs shown). ArrowNavi Compass's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ArrowNavi Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArrowToWaypoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArrowToWaypoint ships an update every 6 months, ArrowNavi Compass weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
ArrowToWaypoint versus ArrowNavi Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArrowToWaypointArrowNavi Compass
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4neuro.comYUUMA TAKINO

In-app purchases

None

ArrowToWaypoint

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ArrowNavi Compass

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is ArrowToWaypoint free?
ArrowToWaypoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArrowNavi Compass free?
ArrowNavi Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ArrowToWaypoint or ArrowNavi Compass have ads?
ArrowNavi Compass shows ads; ArrowToWaypoint does not.
Which is updated more often, ArrowToWaypoint or ArrowNavi Compass?
ArrowToWaypoint ships an update every 6 months, and ArrowNavi Compass weekly. Most recently, ArrowToWaypoint was updated on September 10, 2026 and ArrowNavi Compass on September 17, 2026.

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