# Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. vs Waypoint Compass

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. at 1.6K against Waypoint Compass's 1. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). Waypoint Compass's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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 Waypoint Compass sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Waypoint Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. has 1.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. | Waypoint Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypoint-compass/id6711329226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kalimex-Consulting s.r.o. @Blocoware & Stanislav Dvoychenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038944802) | [Zachary Mor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697566327) |

## 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


### Waypoint Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypoint-compass/id6711329226)

This navigation app allows users to set custom waypoints and receive directional guidance. It features offline functionality, accurate GPS tracking, and the ability to save favorite locations. Ideal for outdoor activities and urban exploration.

**Highlights:** Create custom waypoints, Compass points to set location, Save favorite locations, Offline functionality, Accurate GPS tracking, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Navi Yearly | $29.99 | 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 Waypoint Compass free?

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

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

Waypoint Compass is rated higher. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Waypoint Compass averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. nor Waypoint Compass shows ads.

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