# Luminos Map vs Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.

The clearest difference is ads: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. at none against Luminos Map's shown. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 68%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 299). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Luminos Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Luminos Map against 4.7 for Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. has 1.6K ratings behind it against 299, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Luminos Map's written reviews are positive against 91% of Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.'s.

Luminos Map ships an update every 3 weeks, Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Luminos Map | Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminos-map-twilight-nav-tool/id490077695/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 299 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Kalimex-Consulting s.r.o. @Blocoware & Stanislav Dvoychenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038944802) |

## What reviewers say

### Luminos Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminos-map-twilight-nav-tool/id490077695)

This app provides precise global data on sun and moon positions, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times. It features an interactive map and time-chart for easy visualization of celestial paths and seasonal shifts, with offline calculations for current location.

**Highlights:** Real-time Sun/Moon data, Sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset times, Celestial path visualization, Global location search, Twilight data, Moon phase information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Upgrade | $0.99 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for sunbathing
- 👍 Great for photography
- 👍 Detailed sun/moon info
- 👍 Good for teaching navigation
- 👍 Tracks sun/moon anywhere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after updates
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive
- 🐛 Inaccurate moonrise/set
- 🐛 No English option/Thai popup
- 🐛 Location search difficult

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes seconds after losing
- App crashes on launch
- Popup in Thai, no English option
- Does not update on Apple Watch
- Useless on Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Add Azimuth for sun/moon
- Add option to remove ads
- Add city search feature
- Add input for coordinates
- Add new moon date and time


### Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807)

This navigation app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for land, air, and marine use. It includes a detailed map, compass, GPS coordinates, altitude, distance, speed tracking, and route planning. Advanced features like offline maps, GPS track recording, and sensor integration are available through an upgrade.

**Highlights:** GPS coordinates in 6 formats, Advanced waypoint editor, Speedometer with speed tracking, Offline map downloads, GPS track recording and sharing, Magnetic declination calculation, Sunset and sunrise times

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro pack. | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro pack. | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best Mapping and Navigation tool
- 👍 Great, simple inexpensive GPS
- 👍 Accurate GPS and navigation
- 👍 Useful for various activities
- 👍 Offline maps and navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass direction issues
- 💡 Desire for more language support (Turkish, Polish, etc.)
- 💡 Need for more map options (Yandex, IGN, etc.)
- 💡 Improvements to interface and customization
- 💡 Difficulty with some features and learning curve

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with GPX file import and tracking
- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Inaccurate GPS positioning in some cases

**Requested features**

- Ability to download and cache more map types
- Option to show map grid coordinates
- Elevation profile for planned routes
- Apple Watch app support
- Faster map updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Luminos Map free?

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

### Is Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. free?

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Luminos Map or Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.?

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. is rated higher. Luminos Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Luminos Map or Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. have ads?

Luminos Map shows ads; Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Luminos Map or Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.?

Luminos Map ships an update every 3 weeks, and Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. monthly. Most recently, Luminos Map was updated on October 24, 2026 and Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. on October 24, 2026.

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