# Sidewalk Sherpas vs UT Compass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UT Compass at none against Sidewalk Sherpas's 3. Sidewalk Sherpas's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sidewalk Sherpas sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. UT Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Sidewalk Sherpas against 5.0 for UT Compass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidewalk Sherpas has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sidewalk Sherpas | UT Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidewalk-sherpas/id1468195394/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ut-compass/id6801411805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 121 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sidewalk Sherpas, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/627171792) | [RYAN ALEXANDER LING](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801411807) |

## What reviewers say

### Sidewalk Sherpas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidewalk-sherpas/id1468195394)

Explore NYC neighborhoods with self-guided audio tours. Discover historical facts, view relevant images, and navigate with GPS-linked maps and directions. This app offers a flexible and immersive way to experience the city's stories at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Audio tours of NYC neighborhoods, GPS-linked maps and directions, Historical photos and images, Self-guided exploration, Flexible pace and breaks, Local insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chinatown | $4.99 | one-time |
| Little Italy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Brooklyn Bridge | $4.99 | one-time |


### UT Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ut-compass/id6801411805)

Navigate campus with this comprehensive directory and planner. Find buildings, dining, study spots, and more, all accessible offline. Save classes and events with custom categories and get directions easily.

**Highlights:** Campus building directory, Dining and coffee shop listings, Offline access, Class and event planner, Customizable categories, Map integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sidewalk Sherpas free?

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

### Is UT Compass free?

UT Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sidewalk Sherpas or UT Compass?

UT Compass is rated higher. Sidewalk Sherpas averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while UT Compass averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sidewalk Sherpas or UT Compass have ads?

Neither Sidewalk Sherpas nor UT Compass shows ads.

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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.*