Comparison

Lokite vs Compass Guide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lokite

Features
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Have you ever felt the need to find your way back to that special location that ordinary GPS seems to be unable to find? Look no further, Lokite has your back! Lokite supports both the metric and the imperial system. So there is no need for converting distances back and forth between the systems. Simply press the "Add Location" button while still at your desired location*. Go on with your everyday life and once you're in need of finding your way back, just visit the Lokite app and follow the arrow. Easy! How does it work? While in use, we track the location of your device by collecting the current coordinates. By hitting "Add Location" we store those coordinates on device as a point reference. By careful calculations, we use the built in compass in your device to help you navigate your way back to your desired location. Kind of like Jack Sparrow's Compass, not necessarily showing North but what your heart desire. Why use Lokite as your navigating partner? - Get started with a click. No messy or time consuming sign ups or logins required. - It doesn't collect or store your data other than on your own device. Your privacy and integrity is important to us! - Your location is found via satellites, which means no need for internet connection**. Time to go off the grid and relax. Remember to use Lokite, and never get lost again! * Requires satellite connection. Not suitable for using in garages since indoor usage may affect the location accuracy. The built in compass may be affected by strong magnetic fields. ** Requires internet connection for a short period of time while completing an in-app purchase, such as starting a new subscription. Terms of use: https://ambi.se/lokite-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://ambi.se/lokite-privacy-policy

About

Compass Guide

This application provides directional guidance and heading information using your device's compass. It's designed to help users find their way in various situations.

Highlights
  • Directional finding
  • Heading information
  • Outdoor navigation aid
  • Hiking GPS support
Features
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Compass Guide is a simple, reliable digital compass for hiking, navigation, and everyday direction-finding — no account required. FIND YOUR WAY • Live compass heading in true north or magnetic north • Calibration guidance and an accuracy indicator you can trust • Your coordinates, altitude, and speed at a glance NAVIGATE TO A DESTINATION • Set a destination by map, clipboard coordinates, or manual entry • See live bearing and distance to where you're headed • Save multiple destinations with Premium SEE THE SKY • Sun and moon position markers on the dial (Premium) • Night mode with a red-tinted display to protect your night vision MAKE IT YOURS • Six compass styles: Classic, Field, Nautical, Military, Surveyor, and Minimal • Choose degrees or mils, metric or imperial units • Keep the screen on, add a haptic tick at true north, and use the built-in flashlight SHARE YOUR HEADING • Export a shareable image card with your heading and location details GO PREMIUM YOUR WAY • Unlock every feature with a one-time purchase — no subscription • Or watch a short ad anytime to unlock Premium free for 24 hours Compass Guide works fully offline for core compass features and never asks you to create an account.

Screenshots

Lokite4 screens
Compass Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lokite at none against Compass Guide's shown. Compass Guide's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lokite sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Compass Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lokite ships an update every 2 months, Compass Guide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lokite versus Compass Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLokiteCompass Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (126 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—126 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmbi Studio ABAPPS BAY LIMITED

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lokite

Subscriptions1
  • Lokite Pro14 Days trial$1.991 Month
1 purchases

Compass Guide

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Lokite free?
Lokite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass Guide free?
Compass Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lokite or Compass Guide have ads?
Compass Guide shows ads; Lokite does not.
Which is updated more often, Lokite or Compass Guide?
Lokite ships an update every 2 months, and Compass Guide fortnightly. Most recently, Lokite was updated on October 11, 2026 and Compass Guide on October 27, 2026.

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