# Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. vs TAK Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TAK Tracker at none against Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.'s 3. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.'s advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 8) and review sentiment (91% vs 67%). On price, rating, ads 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. TAK Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. against 4.8 for TAK Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. has 1.6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.'s written reviews are positive against 67% of TAK Tracker's.

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. ships an update monthly, TAK Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. | TAK Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tak-tracker/id6455684671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| 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) | [Flight Tactics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781317537) |

## 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


### TAK Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tak-tracker/id6455684671)

This navigation app allows users to integrate with existing Team Awareness Kit (TAK) servers for training and operations. It supports data packages, certificate enrollment, and broadcasts location information over UDP. The app is designed for low power consumption and continuous background operation.

**Highlights:** TAK server integration, Data Packages and Certificate Enrollment, Location/CoT broadcast over UDP, Emergency Beacon support, Standard, Hybrid, and 3D Maps, Adjustable measurement types (MGRS), Continuous background operation

**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 TAK Tracker free?

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

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

TAK Tracker is rated higher. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while TAK Tracker averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

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

Neither Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. nor TAK Tracker shows ads.

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

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. ships an update monthly, and TAK Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. was updated on October 26, 2026 and TAK Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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