# Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. vs My GPS Coordinates Lite

The clearest difference is ads: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. at none against My GPS Coordinates Lite's shown. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 31). My GPS Coordinates Lite's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 My GPS Coordinates Lite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.8 for My GPS Coordinates Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. has 1.6K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. ships an update monthly, My GPS Coordinates Lite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. | My GPS Coordinates Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807/reviews) | **[4.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-gps-coordinates-lite/id1505742576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 89 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kalimex-Consulting s.r.o. @Blocoware & Stanislav Dvoychenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038944802) | [MYSTIC MOBILE APPS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481942662) |

## 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


### My GPS Coordinates Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-gps-coordinates-lite/id1505742576)

Easily view your geographical coordinates in multiple formats, including DMS, DDM, DD, and UTM. Capture photos with embedded GPS data or save locations to a history log. Share your position instantly via messages or social media.

**Highlights:** Multiple coordinate formats (DMS, DDM, DD, UTM), Altitude and GPS accuracy display, Photo capture with GPS overlay, Save and manage locations, SOS functionality for sharing coordinates, Share coordinates via messages and social media

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly GPS Coordinates Lite+ | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual GPS Coordinates Lite+ | $8.99 | per year |


## 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 My GPS Coordinates Lite free?

My GPS Coordinates Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

My GPS Coordinates Lite is rated higher. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while My GPS Coordinates Lite averages 4.8 from 31 ratings.

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

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

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

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. ships an update monthly, and My GPS Coordinates Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. was updated on October 26, 2026 and My GPS Coordinates Lite on October 25, 2026.

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