Comparison

AddressBook GPS vs ArrowToWaypoint

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

Head to head
About

AddressBook GPS

Easily add GPS locations to your contacts and launch your preferred navigation app directly from your address book. Find parking spots, ski chalets, or any saved location with integrated mapping services.

Highlights
  • Add GPS coordinates to contacts
  • Launch navigation apps from contacts
  • Get postal address from coordinates
  • Save and share location links
  • Save temporary GPS points
  • Sync contacts via iCloud
Features
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ABGPS adds your GPS location to your Contacts cards. ABGPS opens your favorite navigation app* directly from the device address book. ABGPS is available in free version and pro version ** More generally, ABGPS allows all uses GPS coordinates in collaboration with the functions of your iPhone that allows you to accurately find your parking spot or Jack ski chalet… 1/ obtaining the current position (or input known coordinates), now possible from the Apple Watch** 2/ obtaining the postal address from the GPS coordinates (requires Internet connection) 3/ save GPS coordinates in Contacts **, the address book of the device, and sync via iCloud 4/ saving and sharing links with ABGPS, Google Maps and Apple Maps 5/ sending coordinates to a navigation application* from the app or directly from Contacts** 6/ simplified backup of a temporary GPS point** (a parking space for example) and navigate to it 7/ sharing by sms, email, … * Apple Maps, Google Maps, Mappy GPS, MAPS.ME, MotionX-GPS, Navigon, Navmii, Sygic, TomTom, Waze. ** Limitations of the free version (Pro version available via in-app purchase): - saving GPS coordinates in Contacts limited to 5 - fast management of temporary GPS points unavailable (the points acquired from the Apple Watch are therefore unusable) - opening an abgps:// link from a third party app (including Contacts app) not available

About

ArrowToWaypoint

This navigation app provides a simple arrow that always points directly to your chosen destination, eliminating the need for traditional maps. It functions offline and is optimized for outdoor use, allowing you to save and manage multiple waypoints.

Highlights
  • Directional arrow to destination
  • Offline functionality
  • Save and manage waypoints
  • Export waypoint data (CSV/GPX)
  • Optimized for outdoor visibility
  • Navigate back to saved locations
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With ArrowToWaypoint, you no longer need a map: A clear arrow always points straight to your destination. Whether you're standing in the forest, hiking off-trail, or driving through the desert. Or just want to find your parked car. * Works without internet, even when map apps fail. * Shows you the direction and distance to a target point. * Save your current location with a single tap and navigate back to it. * Find a target point on the integrated map. * Readable even in bright sunlight – optimized for outdoor use. * Save, edit, search, and manage any number of waypoints. * Save / open / export your waypoint collection (CSV or GPX) * Originally developed for personal use. * Continuously used, improved, and expanded by the developer.

Screenshots

AddressBook GPS2 screens
ArrowToWaypoint3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ArrowToWaypoint at none against AddressBook GPS's 1. AddressBook GPS's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AddressBook GPS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArrowToWaypoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AddressBook GPS versus ArrowToWaypoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAddressBook GPSArrowToWaypoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROUGIER Benjamin4neuro.com

Customer experience

AddressBook GPS

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ArrowToWaypoint

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AddressBook GPS

One-time1
  • Pro version$2.99
None

ArrowToWaypoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AddressBook GPS free?
AddressBook GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArrowToWaypoint free?
ArrowToWaypoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AddressBook GPS or ArrowToWaypoint have ads?
Neither AddressBook GPS nor ArrowToWaypoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AddressBook GPS or ArrowToWaypoint?
AddressBook GPS ships an update every 6 months, and ArrowToWaypoint every 6 months. Most recently, AddressBook GPS was updated on October 7, 2026 and ArrowToWaypoint on September 29, 2026.

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