# Waypointer vs GPS Stakeout

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Waypointer | GPS Stakeout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypointer-gps-compass/id6756002533/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-stakeout/id6790460993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MadrasHOT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562445035) | [Rivertop Development, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790460995) |

## 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 |


### GPS Stakeout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-stakeout/id6790460993)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Stakeout Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


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