# HK Traffic vs Orienteering Compass & Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Orienteering Compass & Map at 75% against HK Traffic's 35%. Orienteering Compass & Map also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). HK Traffic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HK Traffic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of HK Traffic's written reviews are positive against 75% of Orienteering Compass & Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HK Traffic ships an update every 3 weeks, Orienteering Compass & Map every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HK Traffic | Orienteering Compass & Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hk-traffic/id1165961260/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orienteering-compass-and-map/id1495072316/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chung Yeung Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140508788) | [Nils Calander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190665471) |

## What reviewers say

### HK Traffic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hk-traffic/id1165961260)

This app provides real-time traffic updates for Hong Kong, including road conditions, accidents, and jams. It features interactive maps, live camera feeds, and user-shared traffic news to help you navigate efficiently and find parking.

**Highlights:** Real-time traffic conditions, Live road camera snapshots, User-shared traffic news, Interactive traffic map, Parking availability map, Vehicle maintenance reminders, Journey time predictions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Orienteering Compass & Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orienteering-compass-and-map/id1495072316)

Navigate your way using your device's compass and GPS. This app overlays your destination onto Apple Maps, allowing you to orient the map and find the correct direction. It also includes a ruler for measuring distances, mimicking traditional orienteering techniques.

**Highlights:** Map orientation with compass, Distance and direction to destination, Supports SI, imperial, and nautical units, Integrated map ruler, GPS and Apple Maps integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HK Traffic free?

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

### Is Orienteering Compass & Map free?

Orienteering Compass & Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HK Traffic or Orienteering Compass & Map?

HK Traffic is rated higher. HK Traffic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Orienteering Compass & Map averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do HK Traffic or Orienteering Compass & Map have ads?

HK Traffic shows ads; Orienteering Compass & Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, HK Traffic or Orienteering Compass & Map?

HK Traffic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Orienteering Compass & Map every 9 months. Most recently, HK Traffic was updated on October 22, 2026 and Orienteering Compass & Map on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*