ColletteCompass vs Emerald Arbor
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.
Emerald Arbor
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The Emerald Arbor app is designed to be used by guests and residents to explore our many offerings. Access all information you need to enjoy your stay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Emerald Arbor at 15.0 against ColletteCompass's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ColletteCompass ships an update every 3 months, Emerald Arbor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ColletteCompass | Emerald Arbor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (436 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 436 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Collette Travel Service, Inc. | Armstrong Software |
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
Emerald Arbor
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ColletteCompass
No in-app purchases
Emerald Arbor
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ColletteCompass free?
Is Emerald Arbor free?
Do ColletteCompass or Emerald Arbor have ads?
Which is updated more often, ColletteCompass or Emerald Arbor?
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