# Pro Compass vs Offline GPS Navigation

The clearest difference is price: Offline GPS Navigation at Free against Pro Compass's $1.99. Offline GPS Navigation also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Pro Compass's advantage is chart position (#179 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 17.6). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Offline GPS Navigation is free to download; Pro Compass costs $1.99 up front. Pro Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Offline GPS Navigation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Offline GPS Navigation holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Offline GPS Navigation has 2.9K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Pro Compass's written reviews are positive against 78% of Offline GPS Navigation's.

Pro Compass ships an update every 6 months, Offline GPS Navigation every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Compass | Offline GPS Navigation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-compass/id517739197/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-gps-navigation/id791684332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) | [Alexander Deplov](https://appshunter.io/developer/732986218) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-compass/id517739197)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app offers a realistic pocket compass experience with modern features like MGRS, sun/moon tracking, and GPS coordinates. It provides multiple display styles and advanced measurement tools for various applications.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D floating compass hardware, Nine compass display modes, Magnetic and true direction display, Sun and Moon position tracking, MGRS, UTM, and GPS coordinate formats, Two-axis inclinometer with bubble levels, Support for over 230 geodetic datums

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Datum Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Displays both true and magnetic north simultaneously
- 📍 Accurate GPS location and coordinate display
- 🔧 Multiple coordinate format options (MGRS, UTM, DMS)
- 📊 Professional-grade precision instrument
- 🎨 Clean, intuitive interface design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent compass accuracy across locations
- ❌ True north often displays as 'NA' without explanation
- 📍 GPS location detection frequently incorrect (places users in wrong continent)
- ⚠️ Large margin of error (15-35 degrees reported)
- 🔄 Compass needle wavers and appears unstable

**Reported bugs**

- GPS location places users in wrong geographic areas
- True north display shows 'NA' without troubleshooting guidance
- Compass heading inconsistent on same fixed location
- Map loading takes excessive time
- Inclinometer calibration stuck in progress loop

**Requested features**

- Watch app integration with data sharing
- Manual compass calibration/adjustment feature
- Red backlight option for astronomers
- Topographic map overlay
- Bearing input and route planning capabilities


### Offline GPS Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/offline-gps-navigation/id791684332)

This app helps you navigate and find your way back, even without an internet connection. Easily bookmark locations like your parked car or hiking trails, and receive precise directional guidance to return. Sync your saved spots across devices for seamless access.

**Highlights:** Walking directions, Navigational bookmarks, Parked car locator, Offline navigation, Sync across devices, Directional guidance

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Access Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 📍 Useful for finding parked cars and locations
- 🗺️ Helpful for hiking, traveling, and exploring new areas
- 💻 Works well without internet connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive for some users
- 🔒 Lifetime users not grandfathered in after switch to subscription
- 🐛 Occasional issues with accuracy and pointing in the wrong direction
- 📱 Doesn't work well with magnetic cases or in cars

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or becomes unusable when signal is weak
- Saved anchors sometimes get lost or disappear

**Requested features**

- Add option to switch between GPS heading and magnetic heading
- Improve integration with mapping apps like Apple Maps and Google Maps
- Allow importing/exporting of saved locations
- Add more customization options for anchors (icons, colors, notes, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro Compass free?

Pro Compass costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Offline GPS Navigation free?

Offline GPS Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pro Compass or Offline GPS Navigation?

Offline GPS Navigation is rated higher. Pro Compass averages 4.3 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Offline GPS Navigation averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Pro Compass or Offline GPS Navigation have ads?

Neither Pro Compass nor Offline GPS Navigation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pro Compass or Offline GPS Navigation?

Pro Compass ships an update every 6 months, and Offline GPS Navigation every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pro Compass was updated on October 13, 2026 and Offline GPS Navigation on October 16, 2026.

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