# Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. vs AR

The clearest difference is rating: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. at 4.7 against AR's 3.7. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, 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 80% of AR's.

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. ships an update monthly, AR every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. | AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-maps/id1525163696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 89 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.1** |
| 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) | [Johan Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457810405) |

## 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


### AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-maps/id1525163696)

Navigate to destinations using augmented reality. This app overlays walking paths and directional arrows onto your device's camera view, guiding you to your chosen location. Simply select a point on the map or enter an address to begin.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality path visualization, MapKit, CoreLocation, and ARKit integration, Walking route guidance, Destination search by map selection or address input, AR view for real-time navigation

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 AR free?

AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. is rated higher. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while AR averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

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

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

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

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. ships an update monthly, and AR every 12 months. Most recently, Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. was updated on October 24, 2026 and AR on September 26, 2026.

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