# Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. vs Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. at 91% against Compass's 0%. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Compass's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. has 1.5K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Compass's.

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. ships an update monthly, Compass every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807/reviews)** | [3.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-maps/id1353298658/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| 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) | [Nalin Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248252947) |

## 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


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-maps/id1353298658)

This navigation app provides a digital compass and map to help you find your way. It displays your current GPS location, address, and direction, with features like a torchlight and traffic information.

**Highlights:** Digital compass with map integration, Displays current GPS location and address, Shows true and magnetic north, Torchlight function, Traffic information, Distance measurement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass with Maps | $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 Compass free?

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

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

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. is rated higher. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Compass averages 3.8 from 26 ratings.

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

Compass shows ads; Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. does not.

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

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. ships an update monthly, and Compass every 8 months. Most recently, Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. was updated on October 19, 2026 and Compass on October 10, 2026.

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