# Spyglass vs Campsighter

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Spyglass | Campsighter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spyglass/id332639548/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campsighter/id6737998419/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pavel Ahafonau](https://appshunter.io/developer/319585607) | [Brian Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778775450) |

## What reviewers say

### Spyglass

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

**Currently charting:** #136 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


### Campsighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campsighter/id6737998419)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Markers | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*