Comparison

Tube Map Pro vs Compass Waypoint

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tube Map Pro

Navigate London's transport network with this ad-free app. It features the official Tube map, live travel updates, and an offline journey planner. Find stations, check line statuses, and plan your routes efficiently.

Highlights
  • Official TfL Tube map design
  • Live travel information
  • Offline journey planner
  • Line status updates
  • Live departures
  • Save favorite routes
  • Find closest station
Features
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Tube Map Pro uses the official Tube Map from Transport for London (TfL) with live travel information and a journey planner – all free from adverts. This app is the Pro version of Mapway's award-winning Tube Map which has over 22 million downloads worldwide. Key features: Uses the official TfL iconic Harry Beck London Underground map design. Includes additional map views for the TfL Night Tube and Rail Network. Plus a bonus map that we have created that is more geographical.  An easy to use journey planner that works with and without an internet connection. Check line status for delays, closures and service changes. See what time the next Tube is due with live departures from TfL. National Rail arrivals and departures. Journey planning made easy with real-time routing around closures and delays. Use step-by-step directions in the journey planner to find your way around London. Save your favourite routes for quick selection when on the go. Save your Home and Work stations for up to date station, line and route information. Find your closest Tube station wherever you are in London. Tube Map Pro Apple Watch app available. Travel Guide First & Last Tube Times, Tube Exits Line status widgets With over 55 million downloads worldwide, there's a Mapway app for many of the busiest transport systems in the world including New York Subway, Paris Metro, Bus Times London and Berlin Subway. Plan. Route. Relax. Please note: whilst we endeavour to ensure that Line Status notifications are delivered in a timely manner we can’t guarantee this 100% of the time. There may be occasions when the functionality isn’t available due to technical reasons outside of our control.

About

Compass Waypoint

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A clean, free iPhone compass with no ads. Save a parking spot, campsite, hotel, trailhead, or meeting point, then follow a clear bearing back when you need it. Compass Waypoint is built for parking, hiking, camping, travel, and everyday moments when you want simple direction guidance instead of a complex map. Use it as a modern compass for quick heading checks, or save waypoints and paths when you want help returning later. Key features: - Free modern compass with heading, coordinates, altitude, speed, slope, and GPS accuracy. - Save places like parking spots, campsites, hotels, trailheads, and meeting points. - Record a path, then trace it back with distance and direction guidance. - Use AR Mode to see direction cues over your surroundings when navigating to a saved target. - Local-first by design: your waypoints and paths stay on your device by default. - No account, no ads, no social feed, and no map-first interface. Compass is built for outdoor walks, hiking, parking lots, campsites, travel days, and any moment when you want a direct bearing instead of a full map. Start with the free compass. Compass Pro is available for AR Mode and expanded save limits when you need more. Notes: - Compass guidance depends on your iPhone sensors, GPS signal, and location permission. - Path Trace Back provides bearing-and-distance guidance. It is not turn-by-turn road navigation. - Continued use of GPS in the background while recording a path can decrease battery life. Links: - Support: https://glamdring.work/app/compass - Privacy Policy: https://glamdring.work/app/compass/privacy - Terms of Use / EULA: https://glamdring.work/app/compass/terms

Screenshots

Tube Map Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Compass Waypoint at Free against Tube Map Pro's $25.99. Compass Waypoint also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Tube Map Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Compass Waypoint is free to download; Tube Map Pro costs $25.99 up front. Compass Waypoint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tube Map Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tube Map Pro versus Compass Waypoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTube Map ProCompass Waypoint
Price$25.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (201 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings201 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapway Inc.博文 徐

Bugs and requests

Tube Map Pro

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes after updates
  • Blank screen on launch
  • Journey planner route button stays greyed out
  • Notification preferences ignored when using VPN
  • Screen randomly jumps on iPhone 5
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  • Location disappears off map when switching apps
  • Oyster card sign-in doesn't persist
  • App doesn't work without internet despite pro version claims
  • Slow and unresponsive performance
  • Carriage suggestions often incorrect

Requested features

13 requests
  • Home/work station quick access for commuters
  • First and last train time information
  • Direction indicators (North/South/East/West) on routes
  • Multiple route options display
  • Last stop/destination clarity for trains
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  • Integration with Google Maps
  • Oyster card balance integration without re-login
  • Fare calculator
  • Travel card amount remaining display
  • User tagging feature for favorite locations
  • Ability to plan trips for future dates/times
  • Expanded coverage of London rail services (Great Northern, etc.)
  • Better feedback mechanism for carriage corrections

Compass Waypoint

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tube Map Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Compass Waypoint

Subscriptions2
  • Compass Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Compass Pro Yearly7 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Tube Map Pro free?
Tube Map Pro costs $25.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass Waypoint free?
Compass Waypoint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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