# Spyglass vs CompassTip

The clearest difference is chart position: Spyglass at #130 against CompassTip's unranked. Spyglass also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spyglass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CompassTip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spyglass ships an update every 6 weeks, CompassTip every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spyglass | CompassTip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spyglass/id332639548/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Ahafonau](https://appshunter.io/developer/319585607) | [Tanadium Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/523376499) |

## What reviewers say

### Spyglass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spyglass/id332639548)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app is a comprehensive offline navigation tool for outdoor and off-road adventures. It combines a high-tech compass, GPS receiver, and augmented reality display with numerous tools for tracking, measuring, and celestial observation.

**Highlights:** Offline GPS and maps, Augmented reality display, Advanced compass and gyrocompass, Waypoint tracking and navigation, Sun, Moon, and star finder, Optical rangefinder, Camera with GPS data overlay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spyglass Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Spyglass Plus (Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Spyglass Plus (Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Spyglass Pro (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Excellent navigation and mapping features
- 🔍 Highly accurate compass and location tracking
- 🔭 Useful augmented reality and sextant functions
- 📸 Ability to capture geotagged photos
- 🛠️ Comprehensive set of tools and utilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Steep learning curve and complex interface
- 🗺️ Outdated or incomplete map data in some regions
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes reported
- 💰 Subscription model for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Compass not always accurate or consistent
- Freezing or unresponsive issues after updates
- Difficulty syncing waypoints and locations

**Requested features**

- Improved waypoint and location management
- Larger text and UI elements for better readability
- Integration with popular mapping and navigation apps
- Offline elevation data and terrain analysis
- Apple Watch companion app for on-the-go use


### CompassTip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compasstip-ar-compass/id1483446151)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Purchase 200 Beans | $1.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 10000 Beans | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spyglass free?

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

### Is CompassTip free?

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

### Do Spyglass or CompassTip have ads?

Both Spyglass and CompassTip show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spyglass or CompassTip?

Spyglass ships an update every 6 weeks, and CompassTip every 3 months. Most recently, Spyglass was updated on September 22, 2026 and CompassTip on September 8, 2026.

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