# Map Compass° vs Earth

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Map Compass° at 95% against Earth's 48%. Map Compass° also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Earth's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Compass° sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Earth sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Earth holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Earth has 326 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of Map Compass°'s written reviews are positive against 48% of Earth's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Map Compass° ships an update every 2 months, Earth fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Compass° | Earth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-compass-gps-and-altitude/id1336486860/reviews) | **[4.5 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth/id1552347616/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **326** |
| Positive reviews | **95.0% of reviews** | 48.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [健 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287497439) | [Beidou Hanglu Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549454215) |

## What reviewers say

### Map Compass°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-compass-gps-and-altitude/id1336486860)

This navigation tool combines a compass with a map for intuitive direction finding. It also includes a level meter for precise placement of objects. Ideal for travel and exploration, it helps users find their way and avoid getting lost.

**Highlights:** Integrated compass and map, Intuitive direction finding, GPS positioning, Level meter, Simple and beautiful interface, Small installation package

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enjoy without Ad | $0.99 | per month |
| VIP：Remove ad permanently | $2.99 | one-time |


### Earth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earth/id1552347616)

Explore a detailed 3D globe with satellite imagery and road navigation. Quickly locate points of interest by coordinates and view Earth's nightscape. Offers fast performance and extensive historical data for global exploration.

**Highlights:** 3D globe visualization, Satellite and road layers, Coordinate-based search, Night mode viewing, Satellite navigation with compass, Extensive historical imagery data

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Earth Annual Membership | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanent member of Earth | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Compass° free?

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

### Is Earth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Map Compass° or Earth?

Earth is rated higher. Map Compass° averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Earth averages 4.5 from 326 ratings.

### Do Map Compass° or Earth have ads?

Map Compass° shows ads; Earth does not.

### Which is updated more often, Map Compass° or Earth?

Map Compass° ships an update every 2 months, and Earth fortnightly. Most recently, Map Compass° was updated on October 25, 2026 and Earth on October 30, 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.*