# Compass vs Camp Plan

The clearest difference is price: Camp Plan at Free against Compass's $0.99. Camp Plan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Compass's advantage is chart position (#178 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Camp Plan is free to download; Compass costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Camp Plan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass | Camp Plan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id288420566/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camp-plan/id6503201617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 11.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piet Jonas](https://appshunter.io/developer/288060167) | [Shawn Murphy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748338485) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id288420566)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Provides a digital compass using your device's magnetic sensor or a sun-based calculation. Ideal for outdoor adventures like hiking and camping, offering reliable direction finding even without magnetic interference.

**Highlights:** Magnetic compass functionality, Sun compass for direction finding, Works without magnetic interference, Suitable for hiking and camping, Utilizes device sensors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well on older devices
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Offers sun and magnetic compass options
- 👍 Maintains compatibility with older iOS versions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Does not work as a traditional compass
- 👎 Requires sunlight to function
- 👎 Misleading app description
- 👎 Users feel ripped off/scammed
- 👎 Inaccurate direction readings

**Reported bugs**

- Compass needle doesn't move
- Inaccurate direction readings
- App doesn't work on iPhone/iPod Touch
- App is slow
- App uses location services and Google Maps, subject to distortions

**Requested features**

- Add text to main display indicating "Point iPhone at the sun"
- Remove unnecessary website buttons


### Camp Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camp-plan/id6503201617)

Plan backcountry adventures by importing GPX files to estimate travel time and calorie needs. Download weather forecasts along your route and generate a packing list. During your trip, track time, distance, and current weather conditions.

**Highlights:** GPX file import, Estimated travel time calculation, Calorie needs estimation, Weather forecast download, Packing list generation, Real-time trip tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass free?

Compass costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Camp Plan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compass or Camp Plan?

Camp Plan is rated higher. Compass averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Camp Plan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Compass or Camp Plan have ads?

Neither Compass nor Camp Plan shows ads.

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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.*