Comparison

MapCompass vs iPoint GPS

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Compass on map
  • Route navigation
  • Speed display
  • Altitude display
  • Direction display
  • Level tool
Features
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Compass Display a compass on the map Route navigation Display speed, altitude, and direction show Level

About

iPoint GPS

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Note: This app is designed to run on iPhone in the outdoors, as it is a navigation app. Do you just want to know the direction and distance to your point of interest, without trying to work it out from street directions? iPoint allows you to search for a point of interest in your vicinity, and see immediately the way you must face to reach your destination. Follow these steps: 1) Touch the Destination button on the top of the screen 2) Enter your point-of-interest 3) Notice the large arrow that appears in the centre of the screen, showing the distance 4) Rotate your phone so that the large arrow points to the top of the screen 5) Touch the Orientation button 6) The map should now rotate to show your orientation to the target Now you should be able to work out which way you need to walk to reach your destination. If your destination is long way, you might need to repeat the above steps a few times. IMPORTANT: You might need to calibrate your device compass before using the app. This is achieved by moving your phone in a figure 8 pattern a few times. Also, this app relies on your device compass to show the direction to the target. These compasses are not very accurate, so you should only rely on this app to give an approximate direction to the target. WARNING: Do not try to use this app whilst driving!

Screenshots

MapCompass3 screens
iPoint GPS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iPoint GPS at none against MapCompass's shown. MapCompass's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 67 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

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

MapCompass ships an update every 3 months, iPoint GPS every 67 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MapCompass versus iPoint GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapCompassiPoint GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 67 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer著显 朱Bryan Rolandsen

In-app purchases

None

MapCompass

No in-app purchases

None

iPoint GPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MapCompass free?
MapCompass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPoint GPS free?
iPoint GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MapCompass or iPoint GPS have ads?
MapCompass shows ads; iPoint GPS does not.
Which is updated more often, MapCompass or iPoint GPS?
MapCompass ships an update every 3 months, and iPoint GPS every 67 months. Most recently, MapCompass was updated on September 22, 2026 and iPoint GPS on September 14, 2026.

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