# Southeastern vs Local Compass

Southeastern and Local Compass both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Local Compass's written reviews are positive against 43% of Southeastern's. Southeastern's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Local Compass sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Southeastern asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Southeastern against 4.6 for Local Compass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Southeastern has 79 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Southeastern's written reviews are positive against 91% of Local Compass's.

Southeastern ships an update every 3 weeks, Local Compass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Southeastern | Local Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/southeastern-train-tickets/id1544126349/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-compass/id6480288807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Go-Ahead Group plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/566501475) | [Local Compass Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738624310) |

## What reviewers say

### Southeastern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/southeastern-train-tickets/id1544126349)

Purchase train tickets for any UK railway station with no booking fees. Get real-time updates, digital railcards, and automatic delay compensation claims. This app offers a user-friendly interface with accessibility features.

**Highlights:** Buy train tickets to any UK station, eTickets and Key Smartcard options, Personalized common journeys, One-click delay compensation claims, Real-time journey alerts, Digital Railcards, SeatFinder busy train information

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for booking tickets
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful features like delay repay
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent issues with loading tickets to key card
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance, crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Confusing and unintuitive user experience
- 🐛 Inconsistent functionality across different device types
- 🐛 Poor accessibility for disabled users

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to load tickets onto key card
- Inconsistent behavior when purchasing tickets
- Errors and crashes when trying to claim delay repay
- Issues with recognizing and applying railcard discounts
- Problems with syncing ticket purchases across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and reuse common journeys
- Offline support for accessing tickets
- Integration with mobile wallets like Apple Pay
- Improved accessibility features
- Better tracking and management of purchased tickets


### Local Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-compass/id6480288807)

Navigate the Cotswolds with app-guided audio tours.  Experience the region's charm, history, and hidden gems through automatic narration as you drive. Explore at your own pace with offline maps and insider tips.

**Highlights:** GPS-powered audio narration, Automatic audio playback, Offline maps, Curated tour itineraries, Insider travel tips, Local history and stories, Explore at your own pace

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bibury Walking Tour | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cotswold Photo Tour | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Cotswolds with Kids | $14.99 | one-time |
| Date Day in the Cotswolds | $14.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Leaves | $14.99 | one-time |
| The Fairytale Christmas Tour | $14.99 | one-time |
| Quintessential Cotswolds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Comprehensive self-guided tour
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Engaging for children
- 🗺️ Detailed information on landmarks and towns
- 🎥 Entertaining and informative narration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Southeastern free?

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

### Is Local Compass free?

Local Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Southeastern or Local Compass?

Local Compass is rated higher. Southeastern averages 4.6 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while Local Compass averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Southeastern or Local Compass have ads?

Neither Southeastern nor Local Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Southeastern or Local Compass?

Southeastern ships an update every 3 weeks, and Local Compass every 2 months. Most recently, Southeastern was updated on October 19, 2026 and Local Compass on October 21, 2026.

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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.*