Compass Waypoint vs ArrowNavi Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Compass Waypoint
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A clean, free iPhone compass with no ads. Save a parking spot, campsite, hotel, trailhead, or meeting point, then follow a clear bearing back when you need it. Compass Waypoint is built for parking, hiking, camping, travel, and everyday moments when you want simple direction guidance instead of a complex map. Use it as a modern compass for quick heading checks, or save waypoints and paths when you want help returning later. Key features: - Free modern compass with heading, coordinates, altitude, speed, slope, and GPS accuracy. - Save places like parking spots, campsites, hotels, trailheads, and meeting points. - Record a path, then trace it back with distance and direction guidance. - Use AR Mode to see direction cues over your surroundings when navigating to a saved target. - Local-first by design: your waypoints and paths stay on your device by default. - No account, no ads, no social feed, and no map-first interface. Compass is built for outdoor walks, hiking, parking lots, campsites, travel days, and any moment when you want a direct bearing instead of a full map. Start with the free compass. Compass Pro is available for AR Mode and expanded save limits when you need more. Notes: - Compass guidance depends on your iPhone sensors, GPS signal, and location permission. - Path Trace Back provides bearing-and-distance guidance. It is not turn-by-turn road navigation. - Continued use of GPS in the background while recording a path can decrease battery life. Links: - Support: https://glamdring.work/app/compass - Privacy Policy: https://glamdring.work/app/compass/privacy - Terms of Use / EULA: https://glamdring.work/app/compass/terms
ArrowNavi Compass
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Choose your own path while keeping your destination in sight. ArrowNavi Compass is a simple navigation app that shows the direction and distance to a saved destination with a clear arrow. It is built for moments when you do not need turn-by-turn directions, but still want to know which way the destination is. Use it for walks, trips, exploring unfamiliar places, or checking the general bearing before you move. Save multiple destinations on iPhone, select the one you need, and sync it to Apple Watch so the same direction and distance are on your wrist. Key features: - Add destinations with map search, a long press on the map, or your current location - Save multiple destinations and switch the selected one anytime - Check the distance to your selected destination - See destination direction with an arrow that follows your device heading - Sync the selected destination to Apple Watch - Adjust theme, display language, arrow style, and update frequency Recommended for: - People who prefer direction and distance over turn-by-turn instructions - Walks, trips, and city exploration - Checking the general bearing to a destination - Moving at your own pace without staying locked to a fixed route - Keeping destination direction visible on Apple Watch When you want the destination, not every turn, ArrowNavi Compass helps you move freely while keeping the right direction in view.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: ArrowNavi Compass at 3 against Compass Waypoint's β. Compass Waypoint's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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. Compass Waypoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ArrowNavi Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Compass Waypoint | ArrowNavi Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Weekly |
| Ads | β | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | β | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | εζ εΎ | YUUMA TAKINO |
In-app purchases
Compass Waypoint
- Compass Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Compass Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year
ArrowNavi Compass
- Remove Ads$2.99
Questions
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