GB Grid Ref Compass vs Compass XXL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GB Grid Ref Compass
This app displays your current location on a map of Great Britain, providing your GB Grid Reference, compass bearing, and latitude/longitude. It also shows GPS accuracy and includes a guide to the National Grid system. Location data can be shared via text, email, or tweet.
- GB Grid Reference (Ordnance Survey)
- Compass Bearing
- Latitude and Longitude (OSGB36 & WGS84)
- GPS Accuracy Display
- National Grid graphical guide
- Location sharing (SMS, Email, Tweet)
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Find out your current location on a GB Map, whilst in Great Britain. This app will give you your GB Grid Ref (Ordnance Survey / OS Grid Reference), along with a Compass Bearing and Latitude and Longitude values in both OSGB36 and WGS84 formats. The accuracy of the Device GPS signal will also be shown. Includes a handy graphical guide to the "National Grid" system. Whilst the app will work worldwide, the values given will only be of use within the United Kingdom. Ideal for use on walks. Always carry a map and physical compass in addition to your iPhone. For the best accuracy, use in an open space, away from trees or hill edges. Like a traditional compass, use with the phone in a flat position, not upright. When continued usage is required, you can set the iPhone Screen to stay on indefinitely, from the Settings tab. Send or Share your location information in a Text Message (or iMessage), Email or Tweet* This app requires Location Services to be enabled in your iPhone, and you must grant permission to the app to use these. Compatible with iPhone. Not compatible with iPod Touch, or (non-cellular) iPads, due to the lack of GPS and Compass hardware. * - Internet Connection, and correctly configured Text Message (or iMessage), Email and / or Twitter settings, required to fulfil. -- A sister app is now available for use in Ireland. Please search for Irish Grid Ref Compass.
Compass XXL
This navigation app provides precise cardinal directions and location services, functioning as a digital compass. It offers a camera view to point towards objects and works offline, making it ideal for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts.
- Precise cardinal directions
- Offline functionality
- Camera view for object pointing
- Magnetic field readings
- 360-degree rotation
- Orienteering support
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Compass Smart Navigation 360 - a precise, functional and always handy. You are traveler or pirates ? Do you like visit national parks Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone or Adirondack. Instead gps pro you can use this kompas. Rotate 360 degrees and catch orienteering !!! Every place and every time, you can use it and you know all the directions of the world. Turn camera on and you can see in background preview image from the camera. Point the device on direction / object. This way, you get a view of an object (mountain, building, etc) that show the correct direction of the road. Compass app doesn't need access to the internet and works properly offline anywhere in the world. Kompas gives you the values magnetic field (uT) in a given location. Range 42-50 uT is the correct value for the operation of the compass. If you notice a deviation from these values, it may mean that the device is in a strong external magnetic field (equipment, installations, metal objects, etc.), which can interferes the work magnetic sensor of pro compass 360. Have a safe trip and enjoy with Free Compass smart Navigation 360 pro !!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Compass XXL at Free against GB Grid Ref Compass's $0.99. Compass XXL also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). GB Grid Ref Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 62 months). On 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
Compass XXL is free to download; GB Grid Ref Compass costs $0.99 up front. Compass XXL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GB Grid Ref Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass XXL holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass XXL has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of GB Grid Ref Compass's written reviews are positive against 100% of Compass XXL's.
GB Grid Ref Compass ships an update every 6 months, Compass XXL every 62 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GB Grid Ref Compass | Compass XXL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 62 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mike Irving | ExaMobile S.A. |
Customer experience
GB Grid Ref Compass
Compass XXL
In-app purchases
GB Grid Ref Compass
No in-app purchases
Compass XXL
- Remove Ads$0.99
Questions
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