# Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. — Land, air, marine navigator > All-in-one navigation kit with map, compass, GPS, and advanced tracking features. (iPhone/iPad app by Kalimex-Consulting s.r.o. @Blocoware & Stanislav Dvoychenko.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Kalimex-Consulting s.r.o. @Blocoware & Stanislav Dvoychenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038944802) - Category: Navigation, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,535 App Store ratings · 391 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 86 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 1 more - Released: 2016-09-23 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807/reviews.md ## What is Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.? Compass 55 is an offline-capable GPS map and navigation toolkit for hiking, off-road travel, fieldwork, aviation, and marine use—with a compass, waypoints, routes, coordinate tools, and video recording. + Advanced target/waypoint editor. Can be also used as a coordinates converter. You can use map to check or set waypoint location and add photo or audio note. + Share your location via email, text message, Facebook or Twitter. This includes UTM, MGRS and Latitude/Longitude (MENU>Share my location). + You can use UTM, MGRS or Lat/Long, just pick your preference in settings (Coordinate Format). + Speedometer. Shows you the speed and pace. Speedometer also gives you options to control average and max speed and pace counters (MENU > RESET and PAUSE/RESUME counters). + Compass. Instant reaction compass, no delays. Automatically pickups the direction based on magnetic or GPS course. If you mostly walk or drive, you can change this automatic mode in app settings > Compass or GPS course. NATO mils? Same place in settings to set. + Magnetic declination δ for the current location and any location on the map (via World Magnetic Model, WMM, no need for data/internet). + Sunset and sunrise. So you can plan your travel better. + Arrow pointing to your target waypoint. Distance and bearing to it. + Create/measure routes and areas. + Barometric Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI, IVSI) in both scale and graph forms. + Integration of bluetooth sensors: Cycling cadence, Heart rate, Cycling speed. + Video recording for action and fieldwork. Add real-time G-Cross, map, QR code, and pitch & roll overlays as needed, then replay your recordings. The basic version stores one video and exports a branded 15-second clip. All above belong to a basic version. PRO Pack upgrade will add following capabilities: + Recording and sharing GPS tracks. + Moving waypoints between folders. + Showing ETA to a target as this requires GPS tracking. + Native Google map with fantastic terrain map, amazing 3D and real night mode. + Adding own/custom tile map servers. + Downloading offline maps. Offline maps import in .sqlitedb, rmaps, mbtiles formats. Support for overzoom and underzoom - offline map is shown even for zoom levels that are not downloaded. + GPX import and export for waypoints, tracks and routes. + Google Earth KML support for waypoints and tracks import/export. KMZ support for waypoints and tracks export, waypoints import. + Ground overlays. Import KMZ ground overlay or draw your own on the map in the app and share as kmz files! + CSV import/export for waypoints. + Voice coach to tell you active track distance and duration, current speed and altitude without need to open the app. + Support for Siri shortcuts in IOS 12 for starting and stopping GPS tracks. + From version 4.2 - support for OSGB (including grid shifts) and SK 42 in the coordinates converter. + Unlimited saved videos and full-length exports of stamped or original video. + BACKGROUND MODE. App will work in background automatically when tracking. You can use other apps while Compass 55 does its job in the background! + PRIVACY. Compass 55 never shares your location data with 3rd parties or ad agencies. Location data is used solely for telling you direction to a target and recording GPS tracks and never leave the app unless you decide to share by means of a track export. It always lets you know when background mode is on and never runs in background unless the track is being recorded. ! You can use this app on your iPhone as well as on any cellular iPad. **App will not work properly on iPods and wifi only iPads as they don't have GPS (external GPS module is required). As quite a lot of us are using external GPS modules, app is available for wifi only iPads and iPods. ! Please note that as with all GPS apps, continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - GPS coordinates in 6 formats - Advanced waypoint editor - Speedometer with speed tracking - Offline map downloads - GPS track recording and sharing - Magnetic declination calculation - Sunset and sunrise times ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro pack. | $1.99 | per month | | Pro pack. | $9.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro pack | $14.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Best Mapping and Navigation tool - 👍 Great, simple inexpensive GPS - 👍 Accurate GPS and navigation - 👍 Useful for various activities - 👍 Offline maps and navigation - 👍 Versatile and feature-rich - 👍 Excellent support from developer **Cons** - 🐛 Compass direction issues - 💡 Desire for more language support (Turkish, Polish, etc.) - 💡 Need for more map options (Yandex, IGN, etc.) - 💡 Improvements to interface and customization - 💡 Difficulty with some features and learning curve **Commonly reported bugs** - Issues with GPX file import and tracking - Occasional crashes or freezes - Inaccurate GPS positioning in some cases **Most requested features** - Ability to download and cache more map types - Option to show map grid coordinates - Elevation profile for planned routes - Apple Watch app support - Faster map updates - More coordinate system options (e.g., PZ-90) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 391) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great for Fishing *2026-08-16, version 5.7* This app is awesome. I purchased the $2.99 plan for one month (which as far as apps go, is a great deal) to use the app for fishing on freshwater lakes to record our tracks and create waypoints and we all are very impressed with it. Not only will it create tracks and save them, we can then overlay previous tracks so we can see where we were fishing the last time out. It has a ton of features and the ability to load (and cache) different map sources and even ESRI orthos. I am going to use this for all of our fishing trips. Two thumbs up ### 5/5 — Excellent que du bonheur *2026-07-25* J’utilise Boussole 55 depuis 2017, pour préparer et naviguer pendant mes raids en 4x4 dans l’atlas et le desert marocain. C’est une application geniale. Tres facile pour entrer les coordonnées tirer de guide papier, tres facile pour verifier ces points où les corriger, tres facile pour ajouter des points juste en cliquant sur la carte satellite. La fonction itinineraire permet de créer des tracés en mesurant la distance. L’exportation en GPX permet de transférer l’itinéraire s’il y a plusieurs 4x4 Ensuite pendant le Raid, le positionnement GPS est parfait, superposé à la carte satellite IMPOSSIBLE de se perdre, mieux permet de modifier l’itinéraire en fonction des aléas terrains. Enfin dans le desert la conduite au cap en enregistrant la cible est tres facile. Cerise sur le gateau, l’enregistrement du tracé permet de garder la trace et les temps de parcours reels pour estimer les temps de trajets ou comprendre les erreurs de navigation. ### 5/5 — КОМПАСС 55 *2026-07-25* РАЗРАБОТЧИК МОЛОДЕЦ ,ВСЁ ЧЁТКО 👍🏼 ### 5/5 — Very good! *2026-07-23, version 5.7* Accurate and good.THX! ### 5/5 — Tolle App für gehobenen Anspruch *2026-07-22* Auf der Suche nach einer Alternative zu meiner bisherigen App habe ich heute Kompass 55 aktiviert. Ich benötige MGRS und Wegpunkt anlegen über Peilung. Was in Kompass 55 fehlt, ist die Möglichkeit, Wegpunkte von Sammlung zu Sammlung zu verschieben oder zu kopieren. Vielleicht habe ich die Funktion aber einfach nicht gefunden. Daher vergebe ich nur 4 Sterne. Verschieben von Wegpunkten halte ich für sehr wichtig. Was super funktioniert ist der Export von Wegpunkten vom Iphone zum Ipad als GPX. Dafür braucht es auch kein Konto irgendwo. Export, auf Ipad mit Kompass 55 öffnen und schon ist alles in einer neuen Sammlung. Nachtrag: Erhöhung auf 5 Sterne ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Das Verschieben funktioniert einwandfrei für einzelne Wegpunkte entsprechend der Antwort des Entwicklers unten!!! Danke für den Support! Luxus-Verbesserungsvorschlag für eine größere Anzahl zu verschiebender Wegpunkte: Auswahl mehrerer Wegpunkte in einer Sammlung und gleichzeitiges Verschieben dieser „Gruppe“ in eine andere Sammlung. **Developer response:** Hallo und vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung! Um einen Wegpunkt zwischen Sammlungen zu verschieben, tippen Sie bitte auf den entsprechenden Wegpunkt in der Liste, um ihn zu öffnen. Alternativ können Sie den Wegpunkt auf der Karte antippen und „Öffnen“ auswählen. Tippen Sie anschließend im Abschnitt „Ordner“ auf den Namen des Ordners bzw. der Sammlung und wählen Sie den Ordner oder die Sammlung aus, in den bzw. die Sie den Wegpunkt verschieben möchten. Sie erreichen uns unter support@blocoware.com. Wir helfen Ihnen gerne weiter! Viele Grüße Stan vom App-Entwicklungsteam ### 5/5 — Excelente ferramenta para navegação aérea *2026-06-26* Excelente ferramenta para navegação aérea, na aviação agrícola ajuda muito ### 4/5 — Хочется большего функционала *2026-06-25* В целом приложение хорошее. Работает стабильно и да я куплю полную версию. Очень бы хотелось больших настроек интерфейса: менять цвет скорости. Она фиолетовая а это ярко. Просто убрать скорость или высоту и просматривать только то, что нужно. В целом всё не плохо, но есть куда рости. ### 5/5 — Merveilleux pour l’agricole *2026-06-20, version 5.7* Je l’utilise pour relever mes problème de drain, longueur au champ, réparation de drain etc. Je peux envoyer les coordonnées par e-mail et les transférer sur Google heart. Mes donnée sont en sécurité et je peux en avoir accès n’importe quand avec mon téléphone. Merci au développeur! ### 4/5 — ✊🏻 *2026-06-14* Разработчик сделайте пожалуйста чтоб показывала название рек,озер,протоки рек былобы очень замечатель ✊🏻 **Developer response:** Добрый день и спасибо за отзыв! Может попробуйте переключить на OpenStreetMaps в настройках карты, OpenStreetMaps должна это всё показывать. Если что мы на связи на support@blocoware.com и всегда поможем разобраться. ### 5/5 — CA810 *2026-06-12* Excelente aplicativo ## Frequently asked questions about Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. ### What does Compass 55 do? Compass 55 is an all-in-one navigation assistant that provides a map, compass, GPS coordinates, altitude, distance, and speed tracking. It also offers features for planning routes, setting waypoints, and sharing your location. The app is designed for land, air, and marine navigation. ### What are the key features of Compass 55? Key features include GPS coordinates in six formats, an advanced waypoint editor, a speedometer with average and top speed tracking, and a responsive compass. It also calculates magnetic declination, provides sunset/sunrise times, and allows for route and area measurement. PRO features include offline maps, GPS track recording, and integration with Google Earth. ### How much does Compass 55 cost? The app offers a basic version with core navigation tools. Additional advanced capabilities, such as GPS track recording, offline map downloads, and Google Earth integration, are available through a PRO Pack upgrade. Specific pricing for the PRO Pack can be found within the app. ### What devices is Compass 55 compatible with? The app is designed for mobile devices. It supports background mode for continuous tracking and integrates with Siri shortcuts on iOS 12. Specific compatibility details regarding operating system versions are typically found in the app store listing. ### What are common use cases for Compass 55? Common use cases include hiking, boating, flying, geocaching, and general outdoor exploration where precise location tracking and navigation are essential. It's also useful for converting coordinates, planning trips, and sharing locations with others. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.8 — 2026-08-18 ■ Video recording for action and fieldwork ‣ Use the app as an action cam on the move or as a survey camera in the field. Your video stays connected to its location and motion data, so the terrain, conditions, and moments that mattered remain part of the record. ‣ Spot a hazard, landmark, trail condition, or useful detail? Take a location-aware photo while the video continues recording. ‣ Open saved recordings from MENU > VIDEOS and return to any memorable or useful moment. Use the photo shutter button during video replay to add that frame as a photo and waypoint with its location data—whether you are preserving a memory or marking something for work. ‣ In replay, swipe to move quickly or slow down for frame-level precision, and see or change the active audio output. ◆ Choose the right microphone for every recording ‣ Choose Automatic, iPhone, Any external, Wired / USB, or Bluetooth for video. The camera shows the active source, falls back safely if it disconnects, and can notify you when the microphone changes. ‣ Monitor the live microphone in headphones and keep compatible music or podcasts playing. ◆ Export ‣ Share exactly what matters: export Full video or Selected range, then choose the untouched Original or a Stamped version with your chosen data overlays. ◆ Loop recording ‣ Use loop recording when only the latest part matters, and choose how much recent video to retain. ◆ Make every recording tell more of the story ‣ Add Map · QR-Code · Watermark · Speed · Pitch & Roll · G-Cross to give each recording the context your work, activity, or journey needs. ■ Your track. Your important places. One complete story. ‣ On the track map, tap a waypoint to open, share, delete, or remove it from the track. If it has a photo, tap the preview to view and edit it. ‣ Start recording a track and keep moving. Every waypoint you create along the way stays linked to that track automatically—so gates, hazards, viewpoints, samples, photos, and notes remain part of the journey that gave them meaning. ‣ When the journey is ready to share or archive, export the track with its linked waypoints and keep the track and the places that mattered together. ■ Terrain elevation, right on the map ‣ Move the red arrow anywhere on the map and the app now shows the terrain elevation for that exact point, next to coordinates, distance from current location, and bearing. ‣ Planning a checkpoint, trail turn, camp spot, or landing zone is easier when you can see the height of the selected place before you save it or navigate to it. ■ Keep the map around every waypoint ‣ A map snapshot preserves the surroundings of each waypoint for quick visual reference—even after you leave the place. Enjoying the app and its updates? Please consider leaving a rating—it means the world to us! ### 5.7 — 2026-06-16 ■ Waypoint labels, your way ‣ Waypoint names can now be shown as compact or larger map labels, with either the current filled background or a clean no-background style using the waypoint color for the text. ‣ Waypoints with attached photos can show a thumbnail right above the name on the map, making photo points easier to recognize without opening the waypoint first. ‣ To set it up, open Map Settings > Common settings > Waypoint labels. Label size, Photo thumbnail, and Label background are separate visible controls. ### 5.6 — 2026-06-09 ■ Voice Coach and Navigation Hints ‣ Voice Coach and navigation hints now work together in one clearer setup. Configure regular coach announcements, on-course guidance, spoken target distance and bearing, and relative or absolute spoken bearings from the same place. ‣ Voice Coach can now include target navigation guidance in regular time or distance interval announcements, telling distance and bearing to the current target when one is active. ‣ New absolute spoken bearing guidance lets you keep the iPhone in your pocket and navigate by voice hints while holding a magnetic compass in your hand. ‣ Huge thanks to Steve for suggesting absolute bearing voice guidance and testing it in the wild. ■ Channels replace GPS Beacons ‣ Channels are the new way to share live location while tracking. Share by private web link with optional password protection, or use a shared group channel where members can follow each other in the app or on the web. ‣ Channels are off by default. Your location is shared only when you turn sharing on for an active or joined channel while track recording is running and not paused. ‣ Channels do not require an account or registration. They expire automatically after idling, and the creator can delete them at any time regardless of Pro Pack status. ■ Map and Track Improvements ‣ Active track line width is now configurable in Map Settings. The thinnest line is now the default for better map visibility. ‣ The purple tail is now called Location breadcrumb. It is hidden from the map menu while recording, and Pro users start with it off by default. ■ Fixes and Compatibility ‣ Improved KML and KMZ export/import compatibility, including more reliable fallback handling for waypoint descriptions and notes. ‣ Fixed issues with the course line after returning from background, the export file name pattern editor on iOS 17, and a rare Trips & Tracks filter crash on iOS 15. ### 5.5 — 2026-05-15 ■ More Natural Voice Guidance ‣ Navigation hints, voice coach announcements, and waypoint proximity alerts now use the best available voice automatically, with improved handling of plurals, decimals, numbers, and time or duration announcements across all supported languages. ■ Drawing Tools for GPS Camera and Ground Overlays ‣ GPS Camera drawing tools received a major update with text, dimension, and selection tools. ‣ The new drawing tools and options can now also be used when editing ground map image overlays. ‣ Drawings are no longer hardcoded into photos or ground image overlays on save, so they can be edited later. ■ Trip Tracks and Offline Maps ‣ Fixed track numbers not being shown on the map when viewing all tracks for a trip. Start and end markers now match the track numbers from the trip track list. ‣ Pinned tracks can now be shown on the offline map download screen, giving better spatial awareness when choosing which region to download. ■ Import Fixes ‣ Improved error handling when importing incomplete or corrupted trip archives. ‣ Fixed GPX import so the import options page closes correctly after import, and the Cancel button works as expected. ### 5.4 — 2026-04-02 ■ Pinned Tracks Upgraded Pin multiple tracks on the map at the same time, customize their color and line width, save pinned track sets as presets, and apply them whenever needed. Open Manage pinned tracks from the live map (press and hold to open the map menu), from the track list (... > Pinned tracks), by swiping a track row and using Pin to live map, or from the Pinned tracks section in Common Map Settings. ■ Online Map Cache Tiles from online map sources are now cached to improve map browsing, reduce mobile data usage, and lower load on map providers. You can review cache usage from the maps list and reset the cache from the online map source settings. ■ Reworked Trip Editor Initial mileage setup is now simpler, and trip counter management is more flexible. Set or reset both total and current counters directly from the trip editor. Enjoying the app and its updates? Please consider leaving a rating—it means the world to us! ## Apps similar to Compass 55. 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