Comparison

Get Lost vs Get Lost! (respectfully)

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

Head to head
About

Get Lost

Explore new and familiar places with randomized directions that take the decision-making out of your adventures. Save beautiful spots, share their locations, and navigate back to your starting point.

Highlights
  • Randomized directions
  • Save favorite spots
  • Share locations
  • Navigate back to start
  • Multiple backgrounds
  • English and Italian language support
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DISCOVER NEW BEAUTIFUL PLACES THROUGH RANDOMIZED DIRECTIONS Get Lost - Discover helps you visit new and familiar places in a fun and unpredictable way! Thanks to its randomized directions it takes the decision-making factor out of your explorations. MAIN FEATURES: - Spin the needle of the compass to reveal your next direction - Save all the most beautiful spots you find during your adventures - Share the position you have saved - Navigate back to your starting point once you finish exploring OTHER FEATURES: - Different beautiful backgrounds - Available in English and Italian REMINDER: Always be mindful of your surroundings when using the app. Whether you're traveling to a new city or trying to find something new in a city you're familiar with, Get Lost - Discover is your new best friend, here to guide you out of your comfort zone and into new experiences and adventures. So get out there and start a new adventure with Get Lost - Discover!

About

Get Lost! (respectfully)

This app offers a unique way to explore cities on foot, guiding you with a simple compass and distance. It encourages spontaneous wandering and discovering hidden spots without rigid GPS routes. Enjoy the freedom to create your own paths and navigate with an Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Compass-based guidance
  • Straight-line distance display
  • Freedom to wander
  • Address search
  • Apple Watch support
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Get Lost! – Your urban compass! Tired of rigid GPS routes? With "Get Lost!", explore freely on foot and embrace the joy of wandering. 1) Search any address: Quickly find your destination with an intuitive search field. 2) Follow the compass: Minimalist guidance showing only direction and straight-line distance. 3) Complete freedom: Stroll through streets, create your own paths, and uncover hidden gems. 4) Apple Watch support: More freedom, without even needing to pull out your phone. Perfect for urban adventurers and walking enthusiasts, Get Lost! lets you rediscover the world at your own pace. Note: The compass in "Get Lost!" uses your device's built-in sensor, which may occasionally be influenced by nearby magnetic objects or environmental factors. While the app provides a great navigation experience, we recommend you remain mindful of any slight inaccuracies when following the compass.

Screenshots

Get Lost4 screens
Get Lost! (respectfully)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Get Lost at 100% against Get Lost! (respectfully)'s 50%. Get Lost also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Get Lost! (respectfully)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Get Lost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Get Lost! (respectfully) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Get Lost ships an update every 3 months, Get Lost! (respectfully) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Get Lost versus Get Lost! (respectfully): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGet LostGet Lost! (respectfully)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiada CiotolaBenoit Caron

Customer experience

Get Lost

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Get Lost! (respectfully)

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Get Lost

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Get Lost! (respectfully)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Get Lost free?
Get Lost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Get Lost! (respectfully) free?
Get Lost! (respectfully) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Get Lost or Get Lost! (respectfully) have ads?
Get Lost shows ads; Get Lost! (respectfully) does not.
Which is updated more often, Get Lost or Get Lost! (respectfully)?
Get Lost ships an update every 3 months, and Get Lost! (respectfully) fortnightly. Most recently, Get Lost was updated on October 13, 2026 and Get Lost! (respectfully) on October 7, 2026.

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