Wheresit vs Compass X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wheresit
Navigate offline using GPS and your device's compass. Features augmented reality overlays, a radar view, and a database of millions of US landmarks. Ideal for outdoor adventures, urban navigation, and geocaching.
- Offline dead-reckoning navigation
- Augmented Reality (AR) mode
- Radar view for nearby locations
- Map view with offline saving
- Database of 3 million+ US landmarks
- Customizable reference locations
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Dead-reckoning navigation — no Internet or data connection required. Wheresit is the ultimate offline navigation tool for explorers, hikers, and treasure hunters. Whether you are marking a secluded campsite in the deep woods, finding your car in a parking lot, or hunting for geocaches in the wild, Wheresit guides you where you need to go using only your device's GPS and compass. Included is an internal database of over 3 million named locations in the United States that you can navigate to. AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) MODE: View your target location as a digital overlay in the real world through your camera feed. RADAR VIEW: See which locations are around you and pick one for compass and AR navigation. MAP VIEW: When a data connection is available, view locations on a street map and save that map for offline use. REFERENCE LOCATIONS: Included database of over 3 million landmarks and historical markers in the United States and territories. FILTER BY NAME OR TYPE: Choose which locations to view. WHY CHOOSE WHERESIT? NO INTERNET? NO PROBLEM: Wheresit is built to work in remote locations. All landmarks and search features are stored locally on your device. All you need is a GPS signal and compass. PRECISION NAVIGATION: Monitor distance, direction, and altitude in real-time on a 3D compass rose. Follow the needle to reach your destination. CUSTOM DESTINATIONS: Save your favorite fishing spots, hidden hiking trails, or buried treasures. Tag them with custom icons and categories for easy retrieval. SMART FILTERING: Instantly sort through millions of locations. Find exactly what you're looking for—from summits and ruins to reservoirs and hisorical markers—with just a few taps. MULTIPLE USES Outdoor Adventure: Navigate to summits, campsites, and water sources without a cellular signal. Urban Navigation: Mark your parked car and never lose it again. Geocaching: Enter precise coordinates and hunt for treasures with the AR radar. Historical Exploration: Discover over 3 million historical markers and hidden landmarks across the US. Wheresit remains committed to your privacy: No ads, zero tracking, and no in-app purchases required. Ever.
Compass X
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Compass X turns your iPhone into a professional-grade outdoor instrument panel. Whether you're hiking remote trails, exploring new terrain, or documenting expeditions — every sensor you need is right here. PRECISION COMPASS • True North & Magnetic North with real-time heading in degrees • Cardinal & intercardinal direction labels • Heading accuracy indicator • Bubble level tool with pitch & roll measurement GPS TRACK RECORDER • Record your route with live distance, duration, speed & elevation stats • Pause, resume, and save tracks with full history • Share detailed route cards with map snapshot & elevation profile • Navigate back to your starting point at any time • Save and manage waypoints along your route OFFLINE MAPS • Download map tiles for areas with no signal • Automatic caching with smart 50 MB storage management • Switch between standard and satellite views WEATHER STATION • Current conditions: temperature, humidity, wind, UV index & pressure • 24-hour forecast with hourly breakdown • 7-day forecast for trip planning • Powered by Open-Meteo — no API key needed SENSOR DASHBOARD • Altitude (GPS & barometric) • Atmospheric pressure (hPa) • Temperature, humidity & UV index • Estimated oxygen content based on elevation • Live GPS coordinates with reverse geocoding DATA-STAMPED CAMERA • Overlay GPS coordinates, altitude, date & weather on photos • Document trail conditions, landmarks, or wildlife with location proof • Auto-save to your photo library MORSE CODE FLASHLIGHT • Convert text to Morse code light signals • Adjustable blink speed • Quick-torch mode for emergencies • Full Morse reference chart DESIGNED FOR THE OUTDOORS • Tactical dark interface optimized for sunlight readability • Minimal battery drain with smart sensor management • Background GPS tracking during route recording • Works without internet — core features fully offline Perfect for hikers, mountaineers, trail runners, backpackers, geocachers, surveyors, and anyone who explores the outdoors. #Important Note: A payment is needed to access all features below: GPS TRACK RECORDER OFFLINE MAPS WEATHER STATION SENSOR DASHBOARD • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. *Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *Privacy Policy: https://airy-pipe-041.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Compass-X-32b59ade5d798003b0aef3dd744e1f7e?pvs=74
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Compass X at Free against Wheresit's $0.99. Compass X also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Wheresit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Compass X is free to download; Wheresit costs $0.99 up front. Compass X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wheresit asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wheresit ships an update every 5 months, Compass X fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wheresit | Compass X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 548 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Geilich | Onur Mercan |
In-app purchases
Wheresit
No in-app purchases
Compass X
- Access All$29.99









