Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Anchor Pointer

Find your way by compass.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Anchor Pointer launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
What’s in that direction?▲129
A compass that shows landmarks, sunrise/sunset + golden hour
Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
2
Footpath▲194
Plan exact travel routes with the trace of your finger 🗺️
2018 · footpathapp.com · its alternatives →
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Compass that points you to a photo's EXIF location▲120
Open any geotagged photo and navigate to the exact place where it was taken. A compass for your photos. Free iPhone app. Works with Photos, Messages, and any image with location data.
2015 · getphotofind.com · its alternatives →
4
Compass Maps▲89
GPS for scenic drives, get from A to B the most scenic way
2022 · compassmaps.ai · its alternatives →
5
Footpath 4▲103
Map routes with your finger, get turn-by-turn directions
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
6
Guidance – Wayfinding 2.0▲99
360 vector icons for wayfinding - free and open source
2023 · streamlinehq.com · its alternatives →
7
That Way▲80
Never miss a turn again
2023 · thatway.app · its alternatives →
8
Online Compass▲106
Use an online compass to instantly find true north and live direction in seconds. Fast, no app needed - turn your phone into a real compass.
2024 · onlinecompass.io · its alternatives →
9
Anchor▲8
Get organized, fast!
Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
10
Anchor Time▲79
Easy & reliable anchor alarm
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
11
Tiny FOSS Compass and Navigation App (<2MB)▲137
Hey HN, This is a follow-up to our original Show HN post, where I launched the first version of MBCompass. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44155741 Since then, I've added several features based on user feedback and community input... I just released v1.1.9 of MBCompass - Minimal, FOSS compass and navigation app. New in this version: - Theme toggling (Dark/Light) controlled via settings - Fix current location arrow visibility - Compass accuracy alerts - Sensor status indicator - Explicit button for showing the GPS current location - Smooth transitions and many more..…
Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
12
Blog Compass by Google▲250
Track views, moderate comments, and check visibility.
2018 · its alternatives →
13
Creator Compass▲112
Notion's best planning and tracking tool for creators.
2023 · jumicreative.com · its alternatives →
14
Anchor Switch▲162
Move your podcast to Anchor with one tap.
2017 · creators.spotify.com · its alternatives →
15
Anchor Map for Products & Startups▲101
Strategy guide for products, startups & businesses
2023 · shoukry.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
16
HotStepper▲181
The grooviest AR wayfinding app
2017 · its alternatives →
17
Spotted by Locals 2.0▲125
Truly local tips in 70+ cities
2018 · spottedbylocals.com · its alternatives →
18
Control - For Orienteers▲69
Shows your route on orienteering map
2020 · control-app.net · its alternatives →
19
Walter by Triposo▲116
A smart (travel) compass showing where things are
2016 · its alternatives →
20
Online compass in your browser▲93
Discover direction instantly, right in your browser.
2023 · onlinedigitalcompass.com · its alternatives →
21
Point Me▲14
Compass that Points to the Nearest Liquor Store
Jul 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
22
ToDoMap▲66
iOS app for managing your tasks on the map
2021 · its alternatives →
23
Turf▲80
Points you towards where you want to go
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
24
Compass by Xoxoday▲60
Create end-to-end gamified incentive solutions, with Compass
2020 · xoxoday.com · its alternatives →

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