Core Location and GPS Info vs Compass X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Core Location and GPS Info
View detailed, raw location data from your device. Compare information across different Apple devices and OS versions, ideal for developers building location-aware applications. Share your location details easily via email or message.
- Clear display of core location information
- Raw value display without number formatting
- Compare data across devices and OS versions
- Configure CLLocationManager properties
- Share location information via email/message
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This app displays the core location information from your device in a clear easy to read display. It allows you to see the raw values without number formatting so you can compare the information displayed between iPhones, iPods and iPads and various OS versions which is useful if you are designing a location based app. Allows configuration of all the CLLocationManager properties including: - Desired Accuracy - Distance Filter - Activity Type - Pauses Automatically Share the location information via email or message.
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 in-app purchases: Core Location and GPS Info at none against Compass X's 1. Core Location and GPS Info also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Compass X's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Compass X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Core Location and GPS Info asks for nothing beyond the download.
Core Location and GPS Info ships an update every 14 months, Compass X fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Core Location and GPS Info | Compass X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Malcolm Hall | Onur Mercan |
In-app purchases
Core Location and GPS Info
No in-app purchases
Compass X
- Access All$29.99
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