Comparison

Compass Control vs The Regular App

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

Head to head
About

Compass Control

This app transforms your iOS device into a universal remote for home automation and entertainment systems. It integrates with a wide range of third-party hardware for seamless control of AV equipment, thermostats, and security systems.

Highlights
  • Universal remote functionality
  • Smart home automation
  • AV system control
  • Thermostat control
  • Alarm system control
  • Third-party hardware integration
Features
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Compass Control represents the first fully integrated major control system built from the ground up to use Apple's iOS devices - iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch - as its backbone. Let Compass Control be your guide to complete control for your residential or commercial application. Compass Control replaces all of your remotes and traditional control interfaces with one device. Compass Control becomes your cable remote, TV remote, thermostat, alarm control panel, and many other remote devices all contained in the sleek and beautiful shape of Apple's family of iOS powered devices. Compass Control has an entire family of integrated devices allowing plug and play thanks to our Key Alliance Partners: Aprilaire, Denon, Furman, iPort, Key Digital, Lutron, Luxul, Marantz, Onkyo, Panamax, Russound, and SurgeX. Key Alliance third party hardware combined with Compass Control provides seamless integration and unparalleled capability for your entire AV or 'smart' automation system. To use the application for actual control of components please contact an approved Compass Control reseller or sales@keydigital.com for System Creating assistance.

About

The Regular App

Features
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Friends, events, and discounts to regular nights - trivia, karaoke, bingo, meetups, and more - await. Find fun. Find Community. And by subscribing to venues, brands, and communities you fall in love with you can save along the way. With The Regular app you can: • Explore communities like venues - bars and restaurants, brands, and social leagues • Easily explore recurring events in those spaces or similar events around town you might enjoy - trivia nights, karaoke nights, arts events, and more • Participate in trivia nights, social leagues, and more by picking your songs or engaging in other ways • If a community seems interesting to you and you’d like to join and be The Regular some offer subscriptions, where in just a few clicks you can get deals and discounts • When you show up, just show your proof of membership in the app get deals like free registrations for that local league, all day happy hour at your local bar, and more • Have an impact. 3% of every subscription goes to a charity chosen by you and others in the community you join so that you can all drive impact together. Each community also offers opportunities to donate to worthy causes This app is for anyone who wants to dive deep into a community as The Regular but wants a little help finding that community and its events, unlocking the discounts and rewards that Regulars cherish, and engaging in meaningful ways. Because everyone should have a chance to become The Regular.

Screenshots

Compass Control4 screens
The Regular App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Regular App at monthly against Compass Control's every 3 months. Compass Control's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass Control ships an update every 3 months, The Regular App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Compass Control versus The Regular App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass ControlThe Regular App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB76 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKey DigitalBarnett Brandolon

In-app purchases

None

Compass Control

No in-app purchases

None

The Regular App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass Control free?
Compass Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Regular App free?
The Regular App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass Control or The Regular App have ads?
Neither Compass Control nor The Regular App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass Control or The Regular App?
Compass Control ships an update every 3 months, and The Regular App monthly. Most recently, Compass Control was updated on October 2, 2026 and The Regular App on September 12, 2026.

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