# Waypointer vs WaypointGo

The clearest difference is price: Waypointer at Free against WaypointGo's $3.99. WaypointGo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Waypointer is free to download; WaypointGo costs $3.99 up front. Waypointer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and WaypointGo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Waypointer ships an update every 5 months, WaypointGo every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waypointer | WaypointGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypointer-gps-compass/id6756002533/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MadrasHOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562445035) | [Luniq Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789757465) |

## 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 |


### WaypointGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypointgo-point-to-navigate/id6789757463)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WaypointGo Premium | $5.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waypointer free?

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

### Is WaypointGo free?

WaypointGo costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Waypointer or WaypointGo have ads?

Waypointer shows ads; WaypointGo does not.

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

Waypointer ships an update every 5 months, and WaypointGo every 8 days. Most recently, Waypointer was updated on September 23, 2026 and WaypointGo on September 17, 2026.

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