# Outside Maps vs Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Outside Maps at 77% against Compass's 0%. Outside Maps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Compass's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Outside Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compass holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Outside Maps's written reviews are positive against 0% of Compass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Outside Maps ships an update every 2 months, Compass every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outside Maps | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-maps/id412493862/reviews) | **[3.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-maps/id1353298658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **76.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Replicade Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108495920) | [Nalin Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248252947) |

## What reviewers say

### Outside Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside-maps/id412493862)

View and navigate diverse mapping data on your iPhone or iPad. Access Ordnance Survey maps for Great Britain, worldwide OpenStreetMap, historic maps, and aerial imagery. Features include GPS tracking, compass, and waypoint management.

**Highlights:** View Ordnance Survey maps (Great Britain), Worldwide OpenStreetMap support, Historic Ordnance Survey maps, Aerial photography, Real-time GPS tracking, Compass and bearing, Waypoint import/export (GPX)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-maps/id1353298658)

This navigation app provides a digital compass and map to help you find your way. It displays your current GPS location, address, and direction, with features like a torchlight and traffic information.

**Highlights:** Digital compass with map integration, Displays current GPS location and address, Shows true and magnetic north, Torchlight function, Traffic information, Distance measurement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass with Maps | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outside Maps free?

Outside Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compass free?

Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Outside Maps or Compass?

Compass is rated higher. Outside Maps averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Compass averages 3.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do Outside Maps or Compass have ads?

Compass shows ads; Outside Maps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Outside Maps or Compass?

Outside Maps ships an update every 2 months, and Compass every 8 months. Most recently, Outside Maps was updated on June 10, 2026 and Compass on July 7, 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.*