Pointy Navigation vs Go AnyWay App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pointy Navigation
This app provides a simple walking compass that guides you to your destination using a clear arrow and distance indicator. It allows you to search for places, drop pins, or select saved locations, offering a unique way to navigate without turn-by-turn directions.
- Full-screen arrow guidance
- Distance and direction text
- Apple Maps place search
- Drop-pin destinations
- Saved and recent places
- Parked vehicle marker
- Local walk history
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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: • Apple Maps-style place search • Drop-pin destinations • Saved places and recent places • Parked vehicle marker • Full-screen arrow guidance • Distance and simple direction text • Local walk history • 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.
Go AnyWay App
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Go AnyWay is a different kind of navigation app. Instead of giving you a route to follow, Go AnyWay simply points toward your destination and shows the remaining distance. No maps. No turn-by-turn directions. No blue line telling you where to go. Explore with confidence and discover your own path. Features Find your own way Choose any destination and start walking. Go AnyWay shows only: • Direction to your destination • Remaining distance That's it. Apple Watch first Leave your phone in your pocket. Glance at your Apple Watch to stay oriented while enjoying the walk. Gentle guidance When you're heading the right way, Go AnyWay stays quiet. If you begin moving away from your destination, subtle colors and haptics help you get back on course. Designed for exploring Perfect for: • New cities • Vacations • Daily walks • Campus navigation • Parks • Neighborhood exploration • Travel Minimal by design No maps. No routes. No turn-by-turn instructions. Just enough information to help you discover your own journey. Privacy Go AnyWay is designed with privacy in mind. No account required. Your location is used to provide navigation and is not used for advertising.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Go AnyWay App at 3 against Pointy Navigation's 1. On price, update cadence, 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.
Pointy Navigation ships an update every 9 days, Go AnyWay App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pointy Navigation | Go AnyWay App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dusan Zabrodsky | Andrew Novak |
In-app purchases
Pointy Navigation
No in-app purchases
Go AnyWay App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Pointy Navigation or Go AnyWay App have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pointy Navigation or Go AnyWay App?
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