Comparison

Drone Map vs Geodetic Compass

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

Head to head
About

Drone Map

This app provides a map of restricted airspace for drones, based on government regulations. It displays no-fly zones, limited-flight zones, and areas around airports. Users can search by address or coordinates to view detailed information and ensure compliance with aviation laws.

Highlights
  • Airspace map display
  • No-fly zone identification
  • Limited-flight zone identification
  • Airport proximity zones
  • Search by address or coordinates
  • Detailed information lookup
Features
Read full description

一、本圖資查詢系統,係由交通部民用航空局(以下簡稱民航局)及直轄市、縣市政府(以下簡稱縣市政府)依「民用航空法」第99條之13第1項及第2項公告之圖資資料匯入,並僅供參考用,如有與公告資料不同處,以公告資料為準。 二、本圖資查詢系統所揭示之範圍或區域,並無排除其他法規之適用(如國家公園法、商港法或其他法令等,請洽詢相關主管機關),如有問題歡迎與民航局聯絡(電話:02-23496284)。 三、本圖資查詢系統所揭示之範圍或區域,區分為下列三類: (一)民航局公告之禁航區、限航區、航空站或飛行場四周之一定距離範圍。 (二)縣市政府依公益及安全需要公告之禁止或限制區域。 (三)中央主管機關提請所在地縣市政府公告之禁止或限制區域。 四、政府機關(構)、學校或法人如有申請至禁止或限制區域內從事活動需求者,應先取得相關主管機關同意。前述相關主管機關之聯絡資訊,請至遙控無人機管理資訊系統內(https://drone.caa.gov.tw)以政府機關(構)、學校或法人帳號登入後,至活動區域範圍內查詢。 五、於活動之範圍或區域內從事遙控無人機飛航活動時,操作人應依「民用航空法」、「遙控無人機管理規則」及相關法令從事遙控無人機飛航活動。 六、使用者可用滑鼠點選圖上任一位置,即可瀏覽相關詳細資訊,或利用左上方查詢欄位,可輸入地址或經緯度,亦可瀏覽相關資訊。 七、版本宣告:本圖資查詢系統係依111年12月28日前,交通部、國防部、民航局、縣市政府公告或提供之圖資資料。

About

Geodetic Compass

Instantly share your current location via SMS or other apps. Features a coordinate conversion tool supporting various formats, including Taipower geocoding. Includes a built-in phone book for emergency services in Taiwan.

Highlights
  • Real-time location sharing
  • Share location via SMS/other apps
  • Coordinate conversion tool
  • Taipower geocoding support
  • Taiwan emergency phone book
  • SOS message integration
Features
Read full description

Super fast to send or share location: 1. Open compass app 2. Check satellite signal strength at bottom left corner and then press send button. 3. Fill in custom text or SOS form. 4. Send! After installation, two launch icons will be shown in your apps. 1. The compass acquires your location in real time. Then you can share your location by SMS or by other apps. A built-in phone book of fire departments will be shown if your current location was considered to be in Taiwan. These phone numbers were integrated with Taiwan's 911 system to receive SOS message from SMS. 2. Coordinate conversion tool supports several common coordinate formats in Taiwan. It also supports Taipower geocoding, which was marked on most utility poles in Taiwan. NOTE!! No warranty about the accuracy of compass and positioning. Please be aware that this app is not intended for critical or high accurate measurements. Please support Leave-No-Trace policy and help protect our mother nature together!

Screenshots

Drone Map4 screens
Geodetic Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Geodetic Compass at 88% against Drone Map's 12%. Geodetic Compass also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Drone Map's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drone Map ships an update fortnightly, Geodetic Compass every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Drone Map versus Geodetic Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrone MapGeodetic Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.0% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrade-Van Information Services Co.Fontech

Customer experience

Drone Map

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive12.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative84.0%

Geodetic Compass

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Drone Map

No in-app purchases

None

Geodetic Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Drone Map free?
Drone Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Geodetic Compass free?
Geodetic Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Drone Map or Geodetic Compass have ads?
Neither Drone Map nor Geodetic Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drone Map or Geodetic Compass?
Drone Map ships an update fortnightly, and Geodetic Compass every 3 days. Most recently, Drone Map was updated on September 22, 2026 and Geodetic Compass on September 10, 2026.

Other comparisons