Comparison

Warwick Castle vs Local Compass

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

Head to head
About

Warwick Castle

Plan your visit to a historic castle with this official app. Access show times, navigate with a detailed map, and discover exclusive offers. Upgrade your experience with add-on attractions for a more immersive visit.

Highlights
  • Purchase tickets and short breaks
  • Add tickets to the app for easy entry
  • View show times and set reminders
  • Interactive map with wayfinding
  • Discover nearby attractions, shops, and restaurants
  • Upgrade visit with add-on experiences
  • Exclusive offers and discounts
Features
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The brand new and official Warwick Castle app has been designed to make your visit easier than ever! With show times, a detailed map with wayfinding plus exclusive offers the Warwick app is there to help you plan your visit. Features include: Plan your visit – Purchase tickets, short breaks & more on the day or in advance. Don’t forget to add your tickets to the app for easy entry into the Castle. Show Times – Set a reminder so you don’t miss out! Explore – Wherever you are at Warwick Castle, find out what attractions, shops and restaurants are around you. Never get lost again! Upgrade your visit – dare you add The Castle Dungeon to your visit? Upgrade your ticket in the app to live and breathe Warwick's darkest history... if you dare! Offers & Discounts – The app features exclusive and exciting offers for you to use around the Castle Download the Warwick app to make the most out of your visit to Britain’s Ultimate Castle! The app uses your location to keep you up to date with offers, events and activities relevant to your location.

About

Local Compass

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
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Good day fellow explorers and welcome to Local Compass: Your Cotswolds GPS Audio Tour Guide! With a selection of tours covering this picturesque region of the UK, each of our GPS-powered tours has been curated to give you the quintessential Cotswolds experience. Say hello to your personal tour guide, who will communicate with you in the distinctive regional accent via audio narration delivered automatically at set points along the route. Let Local Compass take you on a journey beyond the ordinary, as your local guide helps you navigate through the charming villages, rolling hills and breath-taking landscapes that the Cotswolds is famous for. HOW A GPS AUDIO TOUR WORKS Simply let Local Compass do the work! Our innovative app uses GPS technology to seamlessly play audio narration as you drive. Our audio tours not only provide directions to must-see stops but also share captivating stories about the places you’re exploring, insider travel tips, and local history. It's like having a knowledgeable friend taking you on an adventure! TOUR ON YOUR TERMS Simplify your travel plans and maximise your road trip experience with a Local Compass GPS audio tour! With our innovative mobile app, you'll enjoy the expertise of a seasoned Cotswolds tour guide while retaining the freedom to explore the region at your own pace. We've planned the itinerary, handpicked the must-see stops, and curated plenty of engaging stories. However, with Local Compass, what you see and do is entirely up to you; simply stop and enjoy the places that interest you and skip the ones that don’t. AUDIO TOUR GUIDE + OFFLINE MAP So, what exactly is a GPS audio tour? Imagine combining an expert local tour guide, a directory of the best local vendors and powerful GPS technology tool into one intelligent, innovative and intuitive mobile app - that's Local Compass! Our app will provide directions to the best locations while sharing intriguing stories, local insights and essential travel tips along the way. Plus, with built-in offline mapping, Local Compass remains fully functional even when you're completely off the grid with no data connection. THE NEWEST AND BEST WAY TO TOUR THE COTSWOLDS Experience the all-new Cotswolds GPS audio Tour. Whether you're spending a day or more exploring the Cotswolds region, Local Compass GPS audio tours will have your itinerary covered. With starting points in various locations across the UK, simply purchase a tour and begin exploring. Our local guide will provide you with detailed history lessons as you journey through the Cotswolds. Don't embark on your Cotswolds adventure without Local Compass's Cotswolds GPS audio Tour! COTSWOLDS AUDIO TOUR GUIDE Local Compass offers the top-rated travel app for the Cotswolds region. Stay one step ahead of your Cotswolds adventure with tours covering iconic spots like Bath, Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway, Lower Slaughter, Stow-on-the-Wold, and many more charming towns and villages. EXPLORE THE COTSWOLDS WITH LOCAL COMPASS Discover the beauty of the Cotswolds with confidence using Local Compass, the only audio tour app available in the region. Explore the timeless charm of the Cotswolds with our GPS audio Tours, covering everything from quaint villages to scenic countryside routes. KEY FEATURES - Commentary autoplays as you drive, based on your location and direction - Works offline with GPS, no data connection required whilst touring - Play your own music in the background - Listen to commentary before and after you travel Please note, This app makes use of GPS to show you places of interest close to your current location. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Warwick Castle4 screens
Local Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

Warwick Castle and Local Compass both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Local Compass's written reviews are positive against 9% of Warwick Castle's. Local Compass also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Warwick Castle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (44 vs 8). On price, rating, ads 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. Local Compass sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Warwick Castle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Warwick Castle against 4.6 for Local Compass. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Warwick Castle has 44 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 9% of Warwick Castle's written reviews are positive against 91% of Local Compass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Warwick Castle ships an update every 10 months, Local Compass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Warwick Castle versus Local Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWarwick CastleLocal Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (44 ratings) — better4.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerlin EntertainmentsLocal Compass Ltd

Customer experience

Warwick Castle

All ratings44 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

Local Compass

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

Warwick Castle

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Local Compass

One-time7
  • Bibury Walking Tour$7.99
  • Cotswold Photo Tour$9.99
  • The Cotswolds with Kids$14.99
Show 4 more
  • Date Day in the Cotswolds$14.99
  • Autumn Leaves$14.99
  • The Fairytale Christmas Tour$14.99
  • Quintessential Cotswolds$19.99

Questions

Is Warwick Castle free?
Warwick Castle 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, Warwick Castle or Local Compass?
Warwick Castle is rated higher. Warwick Castle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Local Compass averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do Warwick Castle or Local Compass have ads?
Neither Warwick Castle nor Local Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Warwick Castle or Local Compass?
Warwick Castle ships an update every 10 months, and Local Compass every 2 months. Most recently, Warwick Castle was updated on August 16, 2026 and Local Compass on September 24, 2026.

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