# Compass Live vs WheelerGPS

The clearest difference is rating: WheelerGPS at 5.0 against Compass Live's 4.2. WheelerGPS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Compass Live's advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WheelerGPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass Live has 106 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass Live | WheelerGPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-live-direction-finder/id1076836777/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheelergps/id6785342122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 109 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aishvarya Sadasivam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062048241) | [Lucas Wheeler](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785342124) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-live-direction-finder/id1076836777)

A straightforward and easy-to-read compass app with a large display for clear direction and heading indication. Its minimalist design prioritizes usability for quick access to navigation information.

**Highlights:** Large display for easy reading, Shows direction and heading, Simple and intuitive design, Live direction updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### WheelerGPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheelergps/id6785342122)

This turn-by-turn navigation app is designed for road trips. Get directions wherever your journey takes you.

**Highlights:** Turn-by-turn directions, Road trip focused, Easy to use interface, Reliable navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass Live free?

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

### Is WheelerGPS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compass Live or WheelerGPS?

WheelerGPS is rated higher. Compass Live averages 4.2 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while WheelerGPS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Compass Live or WheelerGPS have ads?

Compass Live shows ads; WheelerGPS does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*