Coastals vs Compass Travel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Coastals
Discover breathtaking sea and desert adventures. Plan your perfect escape and immerse yourself in nature with unforgettable entertainment experiences.
- Sea adventures
- Desert adventures
- Plan escapes
- Nature immersion
- Breathtaking landscapes
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Coastals is Kuwait's all-in-one platform for booking water activities, desert kashtas, fishing trips, and more. Discover, compare, and book trusted local experiences in seconds. BOOK ANY EXPERIENCE Yachts, kashtas, fishing trips, diving tours, jet skis, boat rentals — Kuwait's best operators all in one app. EXPLORE WITH CONFIDENCE - Verified vendors and real customer reviews - Detailed listings with photos, prices, and itineraries - Filter by date, location, group size, and price INSTANT BOOKING - Pay securely with KNET, Apple Pay, Visa, or Mastercard - Real-time availability — no waiting for confirmations - Instant booking confirmation via email and notification REWARDS & SAVINGS - Refer friends and earn KWD credits in your wallet - Exclusive promo codes and limited-time offers - Wallet balance you can spend on any booking BUILT FOR KUWAIT - Arabic and English support - Kuwait-local payment methods - Verified Kuwaiti vendors SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT Chat directly with our team via the support page for help with any booking. We're here whenever you need us. DOWNLOAD COASTALS today and start exploring the best of Kuwait's coast.
Compass Travel
Plan and book your entire trip with this comprehensive travel app. Discover destinations, compare prices for flights, hotels, and rental cars, and manage all your bookings in one place. It also helps you find and purchase travel essentials for a seamless journey.
- Easy trip booking
- Travel supplies marketplace
- Real-time travel updates
- Personalized recommendations
- Secure payment options
- Destination exploration
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Compass is your ultimate travel companion, designed to make trip planning and booking easier than ever. From flights and hotels to rental cars and travel supplies, Compass has everything you need for a smooth, stress-free journey. With an intuitive interface, you can explore exciting destinations, compare prices, and manage bookings all in one app. Features: Easy Trip Booking: Book flights, hotels, and transportation with just a few taps. Travel Supplies: Find and purchase travel gear, luggage, and essentials. Real-Time Updates: Get notifications on flight status, booking confirmations, and more. Personalized Recommendations: Tailored travel suggestions based on your preferences. Secure Payments: Safe and fast payment options for a hassle-free experience. Wherever your next adventure takes you, let Compass be your guide!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Coastals at 5.0 against Compass Travel's 3.0. Coastals also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). Compass Travel's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Coastals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coastals has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Coastals ships an update every 5 weeks, Compass Travel monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Coastals | Compass Travel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Coastals | VALUE AND GROWTH ECONOMIC CONSULTING COMPANY SULTAN SUHAIL AL-FARHAN AND HIS PARTNERS |
Customer experience
Coastals
Compass Travel
In-app purchases
Coastals
No in-app purchases
Compass Travel
No in-app purchases








