# PlaceTrack vs Compass Pro

The clearest difference is rating: PlaceTrack at 5.0 against Compass Pro's 4.4. PlaceTrack also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 22 months). Compass Pro's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PlaceTrack costs $5.99 and Compass Pro $2.99 up front. Compass Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlaceTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlaceTrack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass Pro has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of PlaceTrack's written reviews are positive against 50% of Compass Pro's.

PlaceTrack ships an update every 4 weeks, Compass Pro every 22 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlaceTrack | Compass Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placetrack/id371178753/reviews)** | [4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-pro-aircraft/id926086533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | **55.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Tranquilli](https://appshunter.io/developer/341326067) | [LionsApp di Nallbati Elton](https://appshunter.io/developer/432915499) |

## What reviewers say

### PlaceTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placetrack/id371178753)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive location journaling and sharing for families. It tracks speed, altitude, and activity, with optional real-time sharing and directions to loved ones' locations. It also supports GPX track import and comparison.

**Highlights:** 24/7 location journaling, Real-time family tracking, Speed, altitude, and activity data, GPX track import and overlay, Street-level image viewing, Optional safe location sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔋 Battery life saver
- 🚀 Works in background
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📍 Accurate location tracking
- 🔄 Reliable updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Network errors
- 🐛 Freezing app
- 🐛 GPS always active

**Reported bugs**

- Network status error
- Crashing issues
- App closes when accessing contacts
- AutoCheck-In Setup Failed error
- GPS always active

**Requested features**

- Introduce metric system option
- More website tracking options
- Update to work with Google+ location
- iPad version
- Send location when power status changes


### Compass Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-pro-aircraft/id926086533)

This app detects your geographical position, displaying your location name, coordinates, and altitude. It offers both vertical and horizontal compass orientation with customizable units. An optional pro version unlocks features like saving unlimited locations and a current location map.

**Highlights:** Detects geographical position, Displays location name, latitude, longitude, and altitude, Vertical and horizontal compass orientation, Saves unlimited locations (Pro version), Current location map (Pro version), Intuitive graphics and ease of use

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlaceTrack free?

PlaceTrack costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compass Pro free?

Compass Pro costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PlaceTrack or Compass Pro?

PlaceTrack is rated higher. PlaceTrack averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Compass Pro averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.

### Do PlaceTrack or Compass Pro have ads?

Neither PlaceTrack nor Compass Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlaceTrack or Compass Pro?

PlaceTrack ships an update every 4 weeks, and Compass Pro every 22 months. Most recently, PlaceTrack was updated on October 29, 2026 and Compass Pro on October 29, 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.*