Get Lost vs Get Lost! (respectfully)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Get Lost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Get Lost! (respectfully) asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Get Lost | Get Lost! (respectfully) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giada Ciotola | Benoit Caron |
Customer experience
Get Lost
Get Lost! (respectfully)
In-app purchases
Get Lost
- Remove Ads$2.99
Get Lost! (respectfully)
No in-app purchases




