Comparison

Spyglass vs Campsighter

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

Head to head
About

Spyglass

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
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Spyglass is an essential offline GPS app for outdoors and off-road navigation. Packed with tools it serves as binoculars, heads-up display, hi-tech compass with offline maps, gyrocompass, GPS receiver, waypoint tracker, speedometer, altimeter, Sun, Moon and star finder, gyro horizon, rangefinder, coordinate converter, sextant, inclinometer, angular calculator and camera. It saves your custom places and waypoints, navigates precisely to them later, shows them on maps and using real-time augmented reality displays detailed GPS info, measures distances, sizes, angles, and does a lot more. COMPASS & GYROCOMPASS Accuracy improvement techniques, special compass modes and calibration methods available in Spyglass only make it a real instrument – the most advanced and accurate digital compass. FINDER, TRACKER & AR NAVIGATION Spyglass operates in 3D and uses augmented reality to show real-time object positions, info and directions to them overlaid over camera or maps. Save current position, add points from maps, manually enter location coordinates and bearings, add stars by hand or use a built-in star catalogue. Find saved places and objects later simply by following directional arrows. Spyglass tracks multiple targets simultaneously and shows their info – distance, direction, azimuth, elevation and estimated time of arrival. Copy, paste and share locations, coordinates and map links using many supported formats. GPS, SPEEDOMETER & ALTIMETER Find and track your location and get detailed real-time GPS data – coordinates in dozens of formats, altitude, course, current, maximum and vertical speed, using imperial, metric, nautical and surveying units. OFFLINE MAPS See your and targets’ positions on maps using different map styles and alternative map providers – plan waypoints and measure distances. Offline maps optimized for retina displays are available for download. TRACK STARS, SUN AND MOON & NAVIGATE BY STARS Track positions of stars, Sun and Moon with arc second precision – use them as a reference to calibrate compass for maximum accuracy. OPTICAL RANGEFINDER Measure distances to objects in real time with a rangefinder reticle similar to sniper sights. SEXTANT, ANGULAR CALCULATOR AND INCLINOMETER Find out heights of objects and distances to them – measure visually and calculate dimensions and distances. CAMERA Take pictures overlaid with all available GPS, positional and directional data. DEMO & HELP Videos: http://j.mp/spyglass_vids Manuals: http://j.mp/spyglass_help If you need specific map sources for hiking, cycling, skiing and many more outdoor activities, feel free to enjoy Spyglass PLUS. At confirmation of the Spyglass PLUS purchase, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and it will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period. Automatic renewal can be turned off at any time in your Account Settings after purchase. After the cancellation of the renewal, Spyglass Plus will expire at the end of the current period. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us at https://spyglassnav.com Privacy Policy: https://www.unblip.com/tmp/privacy_and_terms/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.unblip.com/tmp/privacy_and_terms/terms.html

About

Campsighter

This navigation app helps campers and hikers stay safe and organized with group coordination, real-time terrain maps, and customizable location markers. Plan your routes and share essential information for a seamless outdoor adventure.

Highlights
  • Group safety and coordination
  • Real-time terrain maps
  • Customizable location markers
  • Emergency contact sharing
  • Health information sharing
  • Route planning
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Campsighter: Your Essential Tool for Safe and Organized Camping Adventures Planning a camping trip or outdoor journey? Campsighter is built for campers, hikers, and overall travelers who want to stay safe, organized, and connected in the great outdoors. With powerful safety features, real-time terrain maps, and customizable markers, Campsighter is your all-in-one solution for a seamless outdoor experience. Key Features: 1. Group Safety and Coordination Easily create a group of everyone joining your camping trip. Share and access essential details like emergency contacts and health information, ensuring that every group member is prepared and informed. 2. Real-Time Terrain Map Navigate with confidence using our dynamic terrain map. See the landscape around you in real-time, locate key geographical features, and plan your route effectively, whether you’re deep in the forest or on a mountain trail. 3. Customizable Markers Make your map uniquely yours by adding markers for important locations like your campsite, water sources, scenic spots, and meeting points. Each marker can be personalized with icons and names to suit your needs, making navigation simpler and safer. Why Campsighter? Campsighter was created for outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize safety, planning, and group coordination. By putting powerful navigation and organization tools at your fingertips, Campsighter enhances your camping experience and lets you explore confidently. Join thousands of adventurers who trust Campsighter as their essential outdoor companion! If you like Campsighter, try our Premium Features subscription. You may cancel our subscriptions anytime, for any reason. Your Apple ID will be charged the subscription amount each month once the promotional period ends. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew from your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/0da1c6c6-a345-43af-9173-771da5b06fa2 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spyglass4 screens
Campsighter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spyglass at 4.7 against Campsighter's 4.0. Spyglass also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 4). Campsighter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spyglass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Campsighter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spyglass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spyglass has 3.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Spyglass's written reviews are positive against 50% of Campsighter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spyglass ships an update every 6 weeks, Campsighter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Spyglass versus Campsighter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpyglassCampsighter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.9K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#132 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavel AhafonauBrian Gonzalez

Customer experience

Spyglass

All ratings3,864 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews435 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative15.6%

Campsighter

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Spyglass

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Campsighter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Spyglass

Subscriptions3
  • Spyglass Plus$3.991 Month
  • Spyglass Plus (Month)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Spyglass Plus (Year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Spyglass Pro (Lifetime)$39.99
1 purchases

Campsighter

Subscriptions1
  • Premium - Markers7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Spyglass free?
Spyglass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Campsighter free?
Campsighter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spyglass or Campsighter?
Spyglass is rated higher. Spyglass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Campsighter averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Spyglass or Campsighter have ads?
Spyglass shows ads; Campsighter does not.
Which is updated more often, Spyglass or Campsighter?
Spyglass ships an update every 6 weeks, and Campsighter fortnightly. Most recently, Spyglass was updated on November 6, 2026 and Campsighter on October 30, 2026.

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