Comparison

Azimuth Nav vs Hikers Compass

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

Head to head
About

Azimuth Nav

Features
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Find your way without the clutter of traditional navigation. This lightweight tool lets you save locations and follow a precise arrow that points directly toward your chosen pin. No turn‑by‑turn instructions, no map overload, and no internet connection required. Whether you’re hiking remote trails, exploring new places, or marking spots you want to return to later, this app keeps navigation effortless and reliable. Features • Direct‑to‑Target Arrow: A clean directional arrow guides you straight toward any saved pin. • Fully Offline: Works anywhere; even deep in the woods or far from cell service. • Minimal, Fast Interface: A simple start page, a list of your pins, and a focused pin view. Nothing extra. • Save Unlimited Pins: Mark trailheads, campsites, parking spots, viewpoints, or anything important. • Accurate Orientation: Uses your device’s compass and GPS to keep you aligned in real time. Built for hikers, travelers, explorers, and anyone who prefers simple, direct navigation without the noise. We do not secretly take any data from you. Your location, pins, and all other data stay only on your device.

About

Hikers Compass

Features
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Hikers Compass is your essential outdoor navigation companion, offering powerful tools designed for hikers, backpackers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Stay oriented with a beautiful, precise digital compass that displays your heading in degrees with real-time accuracy. Navigate with confidence by dropping waypoints and tracking your distance and bearing back to any location. Measure terrain steepness with the built-in inclinometer and bubble level, perfect for assessing slopes and planning your route. Monitor sunrise and sunset times along with remaining daylight hours based on your current location—critical for safe trail navigation. Key Features: Live Digital Compass with cardinal directions and heading accuracy Waypoint Navigation with distance and bearing calculations Inclinometer to measure terrain slope angles Sun & Moon tracker showing sunrise, sunset, and daylight remaining Completely offline—no internet required, just your iPhone's sensors Whether you're planning your next adventure or navigating an unfamiliar trail, Hikers Compass provides reliable, real-time navigation data right in your pocket. Download now and explore with confidence.

Screenshots

Azimuth Nav4 screens
Hikers Compass3 screens

Verdict

The call

Azimuth Nav and Hikers Compass are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Azimuth Nav versus Hikers Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAzimuth NavHikers Compass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNick NNZT48 Inc

In-app purchases

None

Azimuth Nav

No in-app purchases

None

Hikers Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Azimuth Nav free?
Azimuth Nav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hikers Compass free?
Hikers Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Azimuth Nav or Hikers Compass have ads?
Neither Azimuth Nav nor Hikers Compass shows ads.

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