# Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. vs GPS Tools®

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. and GPS Tools® both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.'s written reviews are positive against 54% of GPS Tools®'s. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 337). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GPS Tools® sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. against 4.6 for GPS Tools®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 337 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.'s written reviews are positive against 54% of GPS Tools®'s.

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. ships an update monthly, GPS Tools® every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. | GPS Tools® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807/reviews)** | [4.6 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tools-navigate-and-explore/id1290310638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 337 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 54.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 89 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kalimex-Consulting s.r.o. @Blocoware & Stanislav Dvoychenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038944802) | [VirtualMaze](https://appshunter.io/developer/327888757) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807)

This navigation app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for land, air, and marine use. It includes a detailed map, compass, GPS coordinates, altitude, distance, speed tracking, and route planning. Advanced features like offline maps, GPS track recording, and sensor integration are available through an upgrade.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro pack. | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro pack. | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best Mapping and Navigation tool
- 👍 Great, simple inexpensive GPS
- 👍 Accurate GPS and navigation
- 👍 Useful for various activities
- 👍 Offline maps and navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with GPX file import and tracking
- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Inaccurate GPS positioning in some cases

**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


### GPS Tools®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-tools-navigate-and-explore/id1290310638)

This comprehensive navigation app offers a suite of GPS-based tools for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. It provides accurate location finding, speed tracking, compass directions, weather forecasts, and area measurement. The app is battery-optimized and works offline, making it a reliable companion for any journey.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS location finding, Speedometer and altimeter, Compass directions, Weather forecasts and rain alerts, Area measurement tool, GPS alarm for transit, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platinum Premium | $2.49 | per 6 months |
| Weather Pro Premium | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Background Image - 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Image - 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Image - 14 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Ad Removal Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Compass Skin - 0 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special BG Customization Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| BG Customisation Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. free?

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPS Tools® free?

GPS Tools® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. or GPS Tools®?

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. is rated higher. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while GPS Tools® averages 4.6 from 337 ratings.

### Do Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. or GPS Tools® have ads?

Neither Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. nor GPS Tools® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. or GPS Tools®?

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. ships an update monthly, and GPS Tools® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. was updated on October 24, 2026 and GPS Tools® on October 24, 2026.

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