# Map Compass° vs GPS Elevation

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Elevation at 4.5 against Map Compass°'s 1.0. GPS Elevation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Map Compass°'s advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Map Compass° sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GPS Elevation sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Elevation holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Map Compass°'s written reviews are positive against 100% of GPS Elevation's.

Map Compass° ships an update every 2 months, GPS Elevation monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Compass° | GPS Elevation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-compass-gps-and-altitude/id1336486860/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-elevation/id6446495926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 24 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) | [Yaroslav Babenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/814545711) |

## 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 |


### GPS Elevation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-elevation/id6446495926)

This navigation app provides hikers and explorers with precise altitude, GPS coordinates, and barometric pressure data. It also calculates water boiling points based on elevation, enhancing outdoor safety and preparedness.

**Highlights:** Precise altitude data, GPS coordinates, Barometric pressure readings, Water boiling point calculations, Multiple unit options

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Altitude Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| GPS Altitude Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| GPS Altitude Pro | $2.49 | one-time |
| GPS Altitude | $4.99 | one-time |
| GPS Altitude | $9.99 | one-time |
| GPS Altitude Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Compass° free?

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

### Is GPS Elevation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Map Compass° or GPS Elevation?

GPS Elevation is rated higher. Map Compass° averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GPS Elevation averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Map Compass° or GPS Elevation have ads?

Map Compass° shows ads; GPS Elevation does not.

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

Map Compass° ships an update every 2 months, and GPS Elevation monthly. Most recently, Map Compass° was updated on October 7, 2026 and GPS Elevation on October 14, 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.*