Gal Lucky Compass vs Altimeter & GPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gal Lucky Compass
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This app is no longer supported. We recommend migrating to the new version, Real Compass. https://apps.apple.com/app/id6758898828 (Please note that it does not feature the "Eho" lucky direction display for the Japanese Setsubun event.) A simple directional compass app.
Altimeter & GPS
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A simple and user-friendly compass app. Not only does it show directions, but it also measures latitude, longitude, and altitude. Ideal for outdoor activities, hiking, and travel. With a clean and intuitive design, it provides accurate location information using GPS. Instantly see your current coordinates and use them with a map for navigation. Designed to be lightweight and smooth, it eliminates unnecessary features, displaying only essential information for easy use by anyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gal Lucky Compass at none against Altimeter & GPS's 2. Gal Lucky Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, 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. Altimeter & GPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Gal Lucky Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gal Lucky Compass ships an update every 3 weeks, Altimeter & GPS every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gal Lucky Compass | Altimeter & GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | akira ohmachi | kota tada |
In-app purchases
Gal Lucky Compass
No in-app purchases
Altimeter & GPS
- Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
Is Gal Lucky Compass free?
Is Altimeter & GPS free?
Do Gal Lucky Compass or Altimeter & GPS have ads?
Which is updated more often, Gal Lucky Compass or Altimeter & GPS?
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