Comparison

Waypointer vs GPS Stakeout

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

GPS Stakeout

This app transforms property descriptions into walkable points of interest. It guides you to property corners using live distance, bearing, and haptic feedback. Ideal for landowners and surveyors needing approximate boundary location.

Highlights
  • Scan deeds with camera
  • Import KML boundaries
  • Navigate to corners with haptic feedback
  • AR boundary overlay
  • External GPS support
  • Bearing basis correction
  • Offline deed scanning
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GPS Stakeout turns a written property description into corners you can walk to. Photograph a printed deed with your camera, paste the text, look up a PLSS section, enter a single bearing-and-distance line, or import a KML boundary — then the app plots the parcel and guides you to each corner with live distance and bearing, plus a haptic pulse when you arrive. Built for two kinds of use: exploring your own land — walking your deed, seeing your parcel's shape, and getting an approximate sense of where your lines run — and serving as a field aid for licensed surveyors and their crews. NOT A SURVEY. GPS Stakeout shows approximate, deed-derived locations anchored by your device's GPS. It is not a boundary survey and does not replace one. Only a licensed Professional Land Surveyor can establish or certify a property corner. For anything legal or precise — a fence, construction, a sale, or a boundary dispute — rely on a licensed survey. FEATURES Scan a deed with your camera — on-device text recognition, works offline Paste or type a deed — bearings and distances in feet, chains, rods, metres and more, including curve calls PLSS section lookup (U.S.) — township/range/section corners from BLM data Single line — one bearing and distance to stake a course (free) KML import (Pro) — bring in a boundary from Google Earth or county GIS Navigate to any corner — real-time distance and bearing, with an arrival haptic Map view — boundary and corners on standard or satellite maps, with a live GPS accuracy ring AR boundary overlay (Pro) — property lines on your live camera view External GPS support — connect a Bluetooth receiver (XGPS160, Bad Elf, Garmin GLO) for tighter accuracy Bearing basis correction — set true, grid, magnetic, or assumed north; rotate a magnetic-north deed to true, or auto-solve the exact rotation from two known corners Feet or meters — choose your units; defaults automatically to your region KML export (Pro) — open your boundary in Google Earth and other tools Private by design — your plats and location stay on your device No subscription — one optional one-time Pro upgrade Whether you're a landowner curious about your own boundary or a survey crew in the field, GPS Stakeout gets you from a paper description to the right spot on the ground.

Screenshots

Waypointer4 screens
GPS Stakeout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Stakeout at 5.0 against Waypointer's 1.0. GPS Stakeout also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 GPS Stakeout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Stakeout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Waypointer ships an update every 5 months, GPS Stakeout every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Waypointer versus GPS Stakeout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaypointerGPS Stakeout
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMadrasHOTRivertop Development, LLC

Customer experience

Waypointer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

GPS Stakeout

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Waypointer

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

GPS Stakeout

One-time1
  • GPS Stakeout Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Waypointer free?
Waypointer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Stakeout free?
GPS Stakeout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Waypointer or GPS Stakeout?
GPS Stakeout is rated higher. Waypointer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GPS Stakeout averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Waypointer or GPS Stakeout have ads?
Waypointer shows ads; GPS Stakeout does not.
Which is updated more often, Waypointer or GPS Stakeout?
Waypointer ships an update every 5 months, and GPS Stakeout every 9 days. Most recently, Waypointer was updated on October 3, 2026 and GPS Stakeout on October 3, 2026.

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