Comparison

Calgary Metro Map vs CalgaryEventCompass

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

Head to head
About

Calgary Metro Map

Features
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Your Calgary companion in one app. Transit + city guide + notes + flight schedule — everything you need to move around Calgary and plan your day. Key features Calgary CTrain & MAX map: explore lines, stations, and connections fast Tap stations/stops to open useful details and nearby points Real-time arrivals/departures (when available) to help you time your ride City Guide: places to visit, neighborhoods, tips, and quick shortcuts Smart Notebook: save notes, lists, and travel ideas in one place Flight schedule (when available): check airport/flight info quickly Emergency & City Contacts (one tap) Helpful extras: quick info tools that make planning easier (as available) For locals & visitors Commuting, sightseeing, or planning a busy day — this app keeps the essentials together so you spend less time searching and more time moving.

About

CalgaryEventCompass

Features
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Calgary Event Compass is the ultimate guide for visitors and locals to discover everything happening in Calgary — from world-class performances and major sporting events to the best happy hours and daily food specials in the city. EXPLORE EVENTS Browse concerts, ballet, opera, theatre, sports, festivals, comedy shows, and more — all in one place. From the Calgary Flames and Stampeders to Alberta Ballet, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and live music at the Ironwood Stage, every event is just a tap away. MAP VIEW See every event pinned on an interactive Calgary map. Tap any pin to preview event details and get turn-by-turn directions instantly. VENUE GUIDE Explore 15+ of Calgary's most iconic venues — from the Scotiabank Saddledome and McMahon Stadium to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Arts Commons, Studio Bell, The Palace Theatre, and more. CALGARY EATS — NEW Discover the best deals in the city, two ways: Happy Hour — Browse restaurants and bars across Calgary offering happy hour specials. Filter by day of the week, neighbourhood, or venue type — steakhouses, pubs, Mexican, pizza, breweries, and more — to find the perfect spot right now. Daily Specials — Find out what's on tonight at Calgary restaurants, organized by day. Wing nights, taco Tuesdays, half-price wine Wednesdays, Sunday brunch deals, and everything in between. Updated for 2026. MY SCHEDULE Save events you don't want to miss and build your personal Calgary itinerary. Perfect for Stampede visitors, concert-goers, arts lovers, and anyone exploring The 403.

Screenshots

Calgary Metro Map4 screens
CalgaryEventCompass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CalgaryEventCompass at monthly against Calgary Metro Map's every 12 months. Calgary Metro Map's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Calgary Metro Map ships an update every 12 months, CalgaryEventCompass monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Calgary Metro Map versus CalgaryEventCompass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalgary Metro MapCalgaryEventCompass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaroslav MykolaienkoJustin Sharma

In-app purchases

None

Calgary Metro Map

No in-app purchases

None

CalgaryEventCompass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calgary Metro Map free?
Calgary Metro Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CalgaryEventCompass free?
CalgaryEventCompass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calgary Metro Map or CalgaryEventCompass have ads?
Neither Calgary Metro Map nor CalgaryEventCompass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calgary Metro Map or CalgaryEventCompass?
Calgary Metro Map ships an update every 12 months, and CalgaryEventCompass monthly. Most recently, Calgary Metro Map was updated on September 23, 2026 and CalgaryEventCompass on September 20, 2026.

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