Compas vs Cyprus Explore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compas
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Welcome to the Compas - the first app for carpooling in Cyprus. Looking for a ride? Compas is an easy way to travel around Cyprus. Whether you are a hitchhiker, or you just need a lift, Compas will help you find fellow travelers. Book a ride, meet and travel at low prices. Driving somewhere and having empty seats? Share your travel plans and find companions. Drive with someone going your way and save on your travel costs. Reasons to use Compas: - Simple and fast registration - Easy way to publish your ride in just few minutes - Alternative way to travel around Cyprus and saving travel costs - Safe and reliable: you can see profiles of users before making a decision - Low prices for trips between Limassol, Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos. Join Compas and make your moving around Cyprus more comfortable and cheap.
Cyprus Explore
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Discover Cyprus the easy way. Cyprus Explore is your guide to the island's best beaches and attractions — with live sea conditions, real photos and one-tap directions. See every beach and place on an interactive map, find what's near you, and check the water before you go. No account needed to start. LIVE BEACH CONDITIONS • Water temperature, air temperature, wind and waves • UV index, so you know how strong the sun is today • Pulled live from the weather service EXPLORE THE WHOLE ISLAND • Map of beaches and attractions across Cyprus • Your current location and distance to each spot • Build a route in one tap (opens your maps app) • Browse beaches, places, or everything together KNOW BEFORE YOU GO • Real photos and reviews from visitors • Filters: sand or pebble, parking, family-friendly, Blue Flag, showers and more • Practical info: facilities, access, opening hours and prices for attractions MAKE IT YOURS • Save favourites and mark the places you've visited • Earn achievements and climb the leaderboard • Suggest a new beach or place to help others • Light and dark themes; English, Russian and Greek Cyprus Explore works for both visitors and locals — planning a beach day, a road trip, or just exploring nearby.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Compas at 12.4 against Cyprus Explore's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compas | Cyprus Explore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgeniy Sesin | Dmitrii Nemtsov |
In-app purchases
Compas
No in-app purchases
Cyprus Explore
No in-app purchases
