# Waypointer vs 7Nav

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 7Nav at none against Waypointer's 3. 7Nav also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). Waypointer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Waypointer ships an update every 5 months, 7Nav every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waypointer | 7Nav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MadrasHOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562445035) | [Ahmed Alhashmi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753655204) |

## 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 |


### 7Nav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7nav/id6763512938)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waypointer free?

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

### Is 7Nav free?

7Nav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Waypointer or 7Nav have ads?

Waypointer shows ads; 7Nav does not.

### Which is updated more often, Waypointer or 7Nav?

Waypointer ships an update every 5 months, and 7Nav every 6 days. Most recently, Waypointer was updated on September 23, 2026 and 7Nav on September 14, 2026.

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