Comparison

Waypointer vs Compass Atlas

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

Head to head
About

Waypointer

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
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Waypointer is your reliable compass and waypoint navigation companion. Save any location and navigate back to it using a precision compass that works completely offline. Whether you are hiking in the wilderness, trying to find your parked car, marking a camping spot, or saving a favorite fishing location, Waypointer guides you there with clear directional arrows and distance information. KEY FEATURES Precision Compass - True north and magnetic north readings - Real-time heading display with degree accuracy - Smooth compass animation that responds instantly to movement - Works without internet connection Waypoint Management - Save unlimited locations as waypoints with Premium - Add custom names and icons to each waypoint - Organize waypoints into categories - Import and export waypoints for backup and sharing Directional Navigation - Large directional arrow points toward your destination - Live distance updates as you move - Bearing information in degrees and cardinal directions - Simple interface that is easy to read while moving Radar View (Premium) - See all waypoints around you on an interactive radar display - Quickly identify the closest locations - Visual representation of waypoint positions relative to your heading Location Details - View your current coordinates in multiple formats - Decimal degrees and degrees minutes seconds display - Copy coordinates to share with others - Reverse geocoding shows your current address PERFECT FOR Outdoor Adventures - Mark trailheads and return points while hiking - Save camping spots and water sources - Navigate back to your vehicle after exploring - Mark hunting stands and fishing spots Everyday Use - Never forget where you parked your car - Save meeting points and event locations - Mark points of interest while traveling - Create a personal location database Professional Use - Survey and fieldwork location marking - Site documentation with coordinates - Location data export in standard formats WHY CHOOSE WAYPOINTER Simple and Focused Unlike complex mapping apps, Waypointer does one thing exceptionally well. Point you toward your saved locations with a clear, easy-to-read compass interface. Works Offline No cell signal required. Once you save a waypoint, you can navigate to it anywhere using only your phone sensors and GPS. Battery Efficient Optimized to use minimal battery while providing accurate navigation guidance. Privacy Focused Your location data stays on your device. We do not track or store your waypoints on external servers. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Free Version - Save up to 5 waypoints - Full compass functionality - Basic navigation features Premium Subscription - Unlimited waypoints - Radar view - Custom waypoint icons - Category organization - Export and import functionality - Priority support Premium is available as weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Waypointer today and never lose your way again.

About

Compass Atlas

Features
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Beautiful enough for every day. Serious enough to navigate by. Compass Atlas is a precision GPS compass and navigation instrument for iPhone. It tells you which way you're facing, exactly where you are, and how to get back to the places that matter — and because GPS works without internet, it keeps working offline, deep in the backcountry or in airplane mode. THE COMPASS A large dial with your heading in clear numerals and the cardinal direction beside it. Lock a bearing and a colour-coded wedge shows how far you've drifted. True or magnetic north with local declination. Live calibration status, magnetic-field strength and GPS accuracy, so you always know how much to trust the reading. THIRTEEN FACES One compass, thirteen instruments. Atlas, a warm dark reference dial. Compass, the classic two-tone. Minimal, one hairline and one red tip. Then Eclipse, Coral, Halo, Aviator, Mariner, Neon Cyber, Astrolabe, Bearing, Pure and Nocturne — each with its own bezel, ticks and needle. QIBLA, PRECISELY A great-circle bearing to the Kaaba from anywhere on Earth, computed offline, with a clear signal when you're aligned. WHERE YOU ARE Latitude and longitude in Decimal, DMS, UTM, MGRS or Plus Codes. Altitude in metres or feet from the barometric altimeter and GPS. Tap to copy any reading. WAYPOINTS AND TRACKS Save a waypoint where you stand, pick it on the map, search an address, or paste coordinates. Attach a photo and a note. Navigate back with a large arrow, live distance, ETA and spoken guidance. Record GPS tracks on the trail — hike, camp, or scout a route — and review them on the map. Import and export GPX. Waypoints sync privately through iCloud. SIX INSTRUMENTS Bubble level reading to a tenth of a degree. Qibla finder. Sun position with sunrise and sunset times. Wind direction, speed and forecast. AR compass through your camera. Sight-line photos with the bearing written in. THE MAP Apple Maps with your heading, waypoints and recorded tracks. Standard, satellite, hybrid and terrain styles. MADE TO BE QUIET No ads. No interruptions. The dial breathes gently and its glow shifts with the time of day. Weather and map tiles are the only features that use a connection. FREE AND PRO Free includes the full compass, three faces, decimal coordinates, a handful of waypoints, the standard map and the bubble level. Compass Pro unlocks all thirteen faces, every coordinate format, unlimited waypoints, all six instruments, all map styles, track recording, iCloud sync and GPX — as a weekly or annual subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase with Family Sharing. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://enacti.com/Compass/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://enacti.com/Compass/terms.html

Screenshots

Waypointer4 screens
Compass Atlas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Compass Atlas at none against Waypointer's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Waypointer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Compass Atlas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Waypointer versus Compass Atlas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaypointerCompass Atlas
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMadrasHOTGaurav Babbar

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Waypointer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Compass Atlas

Subscriptions2
  • Compass Pro - Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Compass Pro - Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Compass Pro - Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Waypointer free?
Waypointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass Atlas free?
Compass Atlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Waypointer or Compass Atlas have ads?
Waypointer shows ads; Compass Atlas does not.

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