# Compass Maps vs CompassPro

The clearest difference is monetization model: Compass Maps at free with in-app purchases against CompassPro's subscription. Compass Maps also leads on ratings volume (666 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). CompassPro's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and CompassPro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Compass Maps against 4.6 for CompassPro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass Maps has 666 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Compass Maps's written reviews are positive against 80% of CompassPro's.

Compass Maps ships an update every 4 weeks, CompassPro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass Maps | CompassPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (666 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-maps-digital-compass/id6451059416/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compasspro-offline-gps-and-maps/id6748416407/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **666** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 25 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KIET NGUYEN TAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696408238) | [BlueCrest Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825706614) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-maps-digital-compass/id6451059416)

Navigate with a digital compass that displays direction on a map. Features include real-time traffic, land area measurement, and location sharing. It utilizes GPS for auto-direction and allows map interaction.

**Highlights:** Digital compass on map, Real-time traffic maps, Land area measurement, Location sharing, GPS auto-direction, Satellite map mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Yearly) | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads – Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


### CompassPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compasspro-offline-gps-and-maps/id6748416407)

This navigation app offers 100% offline reliability with cached maps, advanced route planning, and 3D map visualization. It provides precise real-time heading, coordinates, and altitude data, making it ideal for various outdoor and urban exploration activities.

**Highlights:** 100% Offline Reliability, Advanced Waypoint & Route Planning, 3D Map Visualization, Elevation Difference View, Precision Display, Custom 'Expeditions'

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass Maps free?

Compass Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CompassPro free?

CompassPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compass Maps or CompassPro?

Compass Maps is rated higher. Compass Maps averages 4.6 out of 5 from 666 ratings, while CompassPro averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Compass Maps or CompassPro have ads?

Neither Compass Maps nor CompassPro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass Maps or CompassPro?

Compass Maps ships an update every 4 weeks, and CompassPro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Compass Maps was updated on October 25, 2026 and CompassPro on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*