Waypoint is an offline outdoor navigation app. Drop a location marker anywhere, then follow a compass arrow back. No maps, no signal, no internet required.
In one tap, save where you are — your campsite, your car, a trailhead, a fishing spot — and when it's time to return, a big arrow points the way while showing your distance in real time. It's the simplest way to remember where you've been.
WORKS COMPLETELY OFFLINE
Waypoint uses your phone's GPS and compass to power outdoor navigation — no cell service, no downloaded maps, no internet connection needed. It works in airplane mode, deep in the backcountry, and in parking garages where your maps app gives up.
HOW IT WORKS
Tap "Mark My Location" to drop a location marker. Choose from lots of icons across categories like Outdoor, Vehicles, Food, and more. Snap a photo to jog your memory later. When you're ready to return, tap the marker and follow the arrow.
PRECISE NAVIGATION
The arrow uses real-time GPS and compass data with advanced smoothing so it feels natural, not jittery. You'll see your distance update live — in feet, meters, miles, or kilometers — with a clear direction label telling you if your location marker is ahead, behind, or off to the side. When you arrive, the app celebrates with a haptic tap and shows your photo.
GPS QUALITY YOU CAN SEE
Waypoint shows you exactly how accurate your GPS fix is when saving a location marker and while navigating. No guessing whether your position is reliable — the app tells you.
ELEVATION
See your current elevation on the compass screen, and the saved elevation for every pin you drop. Stays accurate as you climb or descend.
BUILT FOR REAL-LIFE OUTDOOR NAVIGATION
• Find your car in a massive parking lot or garage
• Mark your campsite, trailhead, or fishing spot for the trip back
• Save the entrance to a venue at a festival or event
• Remember where you docked your boat
• Pin a scenic viewpoint to share the coordinates later
FREE FEATURES
• Save up to 3 location markers with full arrow navigation
• Attach photos to any marker
• See your current elevation
• Imperial or metric units
• Works offline — always
• No ads. No trackers. Ever.
PREMIUM ($4.99 ONE-TIME)
• Unlimited saved location markers
• Advanced outdoor navigation features like bearing lock and heading
• One-time purchase — no subscription, ever
No account required. No data leaves your phone. Just drop a pin and go.
Used it the last couple of days and quite happy with its performance. I first tried it at a state park to make sure I made it to the right parking lot after some winding paths. Then at a very busy store with a huge parking lot...worked like a charm. I can see this being useful at large events or theme parks where you want to rendezvous with your group. Sure, a maps app can be used for that as well, bit there's so much extra junk/data. This is simple, just follow the arrow...but don't walk into traffic or off a cliff. 😂. Looking forward to giving it more use.
Developer Response
Thank you for the review! I'm glad you are finding it useful.
Version 1.8
Rally: find each other.
* Rally — share your live location with a group and find each other on a map
* Mark on map — a new map view lets you drop a pin anywhere
* Compass pin groups — choose which pin groups show around the dial and hide the rest
* Precise distances — show exact meters and feet, or keep distances rounded
* Improved overall app performance
Version 1.8.1
The developer, Christopher Pyers, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Contact Info
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Accessibility
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Information
Seller
Christopher Pyers
Size
65.5 MB
Category
Navigation
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
