MapCompass vs Spots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapCompass
This navigation app displays a compass directly on a map, providing real-time speed, altitude, and direction. It also includes a level feature for added utility.
- Compass on map
- Route navigation
- Speed display
- Altitude display
- Direction display
- Level tool
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Compass Display a compass on the map Route navigation Display speed, altitude, and direction show Level
Spots
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This app let you add spots and point the compass towards it How to use Spots ? 1. Add a new spot using "add" button 2. Type a name, then select "Confirm" 3. Tap "List" 4. Tap the name of the spot that you need directions for. That's all !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Spots at none against MapCompass's shown. MapCompass's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MapCompass ships an update every 3 months, Spots every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapCompass | Spots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 著显 朱 | Guillaume Claverie |
In-app purchases
MapCompass
No in-app purchases
Spots
No in-app purchases
