ColletteCompass vs AvalonGO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ColletteCompass
This digital travel companion enhances guided tours with comprehensive destination knowledge and itinerary details. Discover local attractions, find nearby points of interest, and navigate with an interactive map. It provides essential tour information, making exploration richer and more convenient.
- Tour details and itinerary
- Destination information
- Nearby search for attractions
- Interactive map
- Hotel and transfer information
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Hold the entire world in your hands. The Collette Compass app provides our guests with a wealth of travel knowledge. Enhance your guided tour with this easy to use digital companion that never leaves your side. Discover the best of your destination. Tour Details See exactly what is included on tour. You’ll always have your personal hotel and transfer handy along with your daily itinerary. Destination information Enjoy a richer experience. Immerse yourself in local knowledge and learn more about the places you are visiting. Search Make the most of your free time on tour. Find the best nearby restaurants, historical sites, attractions and more. Map Enjoy peace of mind mixed with the freedom to explore with our interactive map. Now you can go anywhere and find your way back! We are ready to show you the world. Download Collette Compass today. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
AvalonGO
This app provides pre-trip and on-trip information for river cruises, including flight details, itineraries, and customized suggestions for dining, entertainment, and sightseeing. It also features offline GPS navigation and allows users to document their journey with notes and photos, sharing experiences on social media.
- Flight and transfer information
- Review and customize itinerary
- Dining, entertainment, and shopping suggestions
- Offline GPS navigation
- Trip notes and photo organization
- Social media sharing
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Docked and Loaded. While Avalon Waterways® is devoted to leading you down the legendary rivers of the world, our complimentary AvalonGO app was designed to put a world of pre- and on-trip information at your fingertips. Up to 30 days prior to departure – and for the duration of your vacation – you can log in to check flight and transfer information, review your itinerary, and customize your trip with a host of entertainment, sightseeing, dining and shopping suggestions. Bistros, bars, bookstores, bakeries – they’re all in there! Best of all, when you’re at port on an Avalon Waterways vacation, you can safely wander without Wi-Fi and discover without draining data, as built-in GPS navigation works offline for on-trip ease.* Created to help you make the most of precious travel time, AvalonGO is a digital travel guide and journal in one, allowing you to also take trip notes, organize photos, and share your incredible Avalon Waterways experiences with friends and family on social media. Download, dock and go! • Stay in the know, on the go. From your flight schedules and transfer details to your daily itineraries, the AvalonGO app keeps you abreast of logistics throughout your vacation. • Fuel your free time. The AvalonGO app is loaded with restaurant, entertainment and sightseeing suggestions to make the most of your independent time. • Wander and wonder without Wi-Fi. Easily navigate local streets with GPS directions – without the need for Wi-Fi or cellular data. • Pen it. Snap it. Post it. Document your journey with notes and photos, and share your experiences with friends and family on social media.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: AvalonGO at 2.3K against ColletteCompass's 436. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ColletteCompass against 4.8 for AvalonGO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AvalonGO has 2.3K ratings behind it against 436, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of ColletteCompass's written reviews are positive against 87% of AvalonGO's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ColletteCompass | AvalonGO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (436 ratings) | 4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews — better | 86.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 436 | 2.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Collette Travel Service, Inc. | Globus family of brands |
Customer experience
ColletteCompass
AvalonGO
User reviews
ColletteCompass
From 436 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Informative and useful app
- 👍 Convenient access to trip details
- 💡 Ability to review past trips
- 🗺️ Helpful maps and location information
- 📝 Useful journal feature
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs after updates
- 🔒 Accessibility issues for some users
- 📢 Lack of clear update notifications
- 🔍 Limited search and navigation options
AvalonGO
From 2.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🗺️ Helpful maps and location information
- 📋 Detailed daily schedules
- 🍽️ Convenient access to menus
- 🔍 Comprehensive trip details
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to find specific information
- 🔒 Requires multiple logins
- 🗺️ Limited map details and functionality
- 🕰️ Outdated or inaccurate schedule information
Bugs and requests
ColletteCompass
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues after device changes
- Inconsistent flight information updates
- Crashing when accessing certain screens
Requested features
4 requests- Landscape mode support for tablets
- More detailed daily itinerary information
- In-app messaging for tour groups
- Ability to view all upcoming trips, not just upcoming
AvalonGO
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Difficulty logging in or accessing account information
- Syncing issues between app and cruise details
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to mark/highlight booked excursions
- More detailed port/city guides and recommendations
- Offline access to all app features
- Improved navigation and search functionality
- Integration with other travel apps and services
In-app purchases
ColletteCompass
No in-app purchases
AvalonGO
No in-app purchases
Questions
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