Pointy Navigation vs Take Me Somewhere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pointy Navigation
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Pointy is a simple walking compass for iPhone. Pick a place, then walk by direction and distance instead of following turn-by-turn instructions. Search for a destination with Apple Maps, drop a pin, or choose a saved place. When you start walking, Pointy switches to a calm black-and-white arrow screen that points toward your destination and shows how far away it is. Pointy is useful for walking across neighborhoods, finding a parked car, returning to favorite places, and staying oriented while still choosing your own streets. Features: β’ Apple Maps-style place search β’ Drop-pin destinations β’ Saved places and recent places β’ Parked vehicle marker β’ Full-screen arrow guidance β’ Distance and simple direction text β’ Local walk history β’ No accounts, ads, analytics SDKs, tracking, or cloud sync Pointy does not provide turn-by-turn directions. It gives you a direction and distance so you can choose your own route.
Take Me Somewhere
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Take Me Somewhere is a lightweight exploration companion for spontaneous local outings. Pick how much time you have, choose a vibe like quiet, green, cafe, scenic, surprise, or local, and receive a nearby route or destination that fits. Use Route Mode when you want a visible map, ETA, and progress. Use Compass Mode when you want direction-first guidance and a little mystery. The app is designed for small moments: a short walk, a new street, a quiet detour, a cafe on the way, or a nearby place you would not have planned yourself. Take Me Somewhere keeps route truth grounded in map and routing APIs. It does not invent directions, distances, bearings, or ETAs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Pointy Navigation and Take Me Somewhere are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Pointy Navigation | Take Me Somewhere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dusan Zabrodsky | Aleksander JaΕtuszyk |
In-app purchases
Pointy Navigation
No in-app purchases
Take Me Somewhere
No in-app purchases








