# Waypointer vs NearBy Locations

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NearBy Locations at none against Waypointer's 3. NearBy Locations also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waypointer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. NearBy Locations asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waypointer | NearBy Locations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypointer-gps-compass/id6756002533/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MadrasHOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562445035) | [Gouda Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871373112) |

## What reviewers say

### Waypointer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypointer-gps-compass/id6756002533)

Navigate back to saved locations with a precise, offline compass. Mark hiking spots, parking, or points of interest with clear directional arrows and distance updates. Organize and share your saved locations easily.

**Highlights:** Offline precision compass, Save unlimited waypoints (Premium), Directional navigation with distance, Radar view for nearby waypoints (Premium), Location details and coordinate display, Import/export waypoints

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### NearBy Locations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nearby-locations/id6758278728)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waypointer free?

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

### Is NearBy Locations free?

NearBy Locations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Waypointer or NearBy Locations have ads?

Waypointer shows ads; NearBy Locations does not.

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