# Waypointer vs Heading

The clearest difference is ads: Heading at none against Waypointer's shown. Heading also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waypointer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Heading sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Waypointer against 1.0 for Heading. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Waypointer ships an update every 5 months, Heading every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waypointer | Heading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypointer-gps-compass/id6756002533/reviews) | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heading-motor-navigation/id6758730598/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MadrasHOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562445035) | [Freek Van Der Horst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874628354) |

## 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 |


### Heading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heading-motor-navigation/id6758730598)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lunch tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full tank tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Heading Compass Pro | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waypointer free?

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

### Is Heading free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Waypointer or Heading?

Waypointer and Heading are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Waypointer or Heading have ads?

Waypointer shows ads; Heading does not.

### Which is updated more often, Waypointer or Heading?

Waypointer ships an update every 5 months, and Heading every 5 days. Most recently, Waypointer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Heading on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*