# TaxDay vs Topia Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Topia Compass at 4.4 against TaxDay's 3.8. Topia Compass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). TaxDay's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (66 vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TaxDay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Topia Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Topia Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaxDay has 66 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TaxDay ships an update every 10 days, Topia Compass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TaxDay | Topia Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taxday/id1045026503/reviews) | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topia-compass/id1533175106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 64 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TaxDay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155604236) | [Monaeo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/492419978) |

## What reviewers say

### TaxDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taxday/id1045026503)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Easily monitor your travel and tax residency status across US states and over 150 countries. This app uses GPS to track your movements against state tax codes, providing quick reports and audit preparedness. It includes receipt management and smart notifications for tax thresholds.

**Highlights:** GPS travel tracking, Tax residency monitoring, State tax code database, International travel tracking, Receipt management, Threshold notifications, Travel record export

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | $9.99 | per month |


### Topia Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topia-compass/id1533175106)

This app automatically logs time spent in different locations to help companies and individuals manage tax and immigration risks. It simplifies multi-location compliance, including payroll withholding and residency risk, while prioritizing user privacy and data security.

**Highlights:** Automatic jurisdiction time logging, Tax and immigration risk monitoring, Multi-location compliance management, Payroll withholding support, Schengen Area compliance, Residency risk assessment, GDPR compliant data collection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TaxDay free?

TaxDay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Topia Compass free?

Topia Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TaxDay or Topia Compass?

Topia Compass is rated higher. TaxDay averages 3.8 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Topia Compass averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do TaxDay or Topia Compass have ads?

Neither TaxDay nor Topia Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TaxDay or Topia Compass?

TaxDay ships an update every 10 days, and Topia Compass every 2 months. Most recently, TaxDay was updated on November 1, 2026 and Topia Compass on October 3, 2026.

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