# Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. vs GPS Waypoints Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. at 4.7 against GPS Waypoints Lite's 1.5. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 2) and review sentiment (91% vs 67%). GPS Waypoints Lite's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Waypoints Lite 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 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, 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 67% of GPS Waypoints Lite's.

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. ships an update monthly, GPS Waypoints Lite fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. | GPS Waypoints Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-waypoints-lite/id1577544292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.1** |
| 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) | [Bluecover Technologies Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577544294) |

## 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 Waypoints Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-waypoints-lite/id1577544292)

This app allows users to collect, classify, and export geographic points and paths. It supports various professional and personal outdoor activities, offering features like navigation, data import/export, and map visualization.

**Highlights:** Collect and classify points and paths, View current position with accuracy, Get directions and distances, Import points from CSV, KML, GPX, Geojson, Export points to CSV, KML, GPX, Geojson, Create paths manually and automatically, Backup and restore data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime | $12.99 | 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 Waypoints Lite free?

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

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

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 Waypoints Lite averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. nor GPS Waypoints Lite shows ads.

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

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. ships an update monthly, and GPS Waypoints Lite fortnightly. Most recently, Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. was updated on October 29, 2026 and GPS Waypoints Lite on October 24, 2026.

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