GeoReturn vs Speed and Direction
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GeoReturn
Easily save and navigate back to any location, from your parked car to a scenic viewpoint. This app uses precision GPS and a unique compass interface to guide you back, even without an internet connection. It also allows importing locations from geotagged photos.
- Save current GPS location with one tap
- Import locations from geotagged photos
- Aviation-inspired ADF-style compass navigation
- Offline functionality
- Share saved locations with others
- Customizable GPS and navigation settings
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Never lose your parked car, trailhead, campsite, or photography location again. GeoReturn is a precision GPS compass that guides you back to any saved spot with aviation‑inspired accuracy — even offline. Mark Your Location Save your exact position with one tap. GeoReturn reverse‑geocodes automatically, adds the address, and stores it in your waypoint history. Import from Photos Select any geotagged photo and GeoReturn extracts the GPS coordinates, creating a waypoint so you can return to that exact moment later. ADF‑Style Navigation A rotating compass rose shows your heading while a fixed arrow points to your destination. Bearing and distance update in real time for intuitive, aviation‑grade guidance. Waypoint History Every saved place includes a thumbnail, address, coordinates, and timestamp. Tap to navigate back or swipe to delete. Share Your Location Send a waypoint to anyone. They can open the link and follow the arrow straight to you. Customizable Settings Choose your GPS format, compass type (true or magnetic north), distance units, date/time format, and preferred navigation app. GeoReturn works offline once locations are saved. No account. No tracking. Your data stays on your device.
Speed and Direction
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Display your speed in MPH, KPH and Knots. Shows True North and Magnetic North. Displays GPS co-ordinates in degrees or decimal formats. Shows your approximate altitude above sea level.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Speed and Direction at 3 against GeoReturn's 1. Speed and Direction also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | GeoReturn | Speed and Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Cox | Richard Bennette |
In-app purchases
GeoReturn
No in-app purchases
Speed and Direction
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do GeoReturn or Speed and Direction have ads?
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