Comparison

Balkan Climbing vs COMPASS Orienteering

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

Head to head
About

Balkan Climbing

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Welcome to the Balkan Climbing Gym's mobile app, your digital gateway to climbing excellence! With our app, you can keep track of your visits with ease and manage your bookings effortlessly. Gone are the days of guessing how many visits you have left—our app puts that information right at your fingertips. Whether you're planning your next session or need to adjust your schedule, booking and canceling your trainings is a breeze. Stay connected and never miss out on exciting news, promotions, and events with push notifications delivered straight to your device. Download now and elevate your climbing experience to new heights with the Balkan Climbing Gym mobile app.

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COMPASS Orienteering

Features
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The COMPASS orienteering app lets you easily use pre-defined O-maps and courses or create your own with minimal effort. Whether you want to practice orienteering skills or take part in custom events, COMPASS provides a flexible and user-friendly solution. The app is designed especially for schools (e.g., physical education classes) and orienteering clubs. It supports GPS-based control points for simple setup without placing controls in the field—ideal for training sessions—as well as QR code control points for more formal or competitive events. You can use pre-defined O-maps and courses without creating an account. To design your own courses or share results with friends, simply register at: https://compass.schmelz.univie.ac.at If you have any questions about using the COMPASS platform, feel free to get in touch—we’re happy to help. Developed by the University of Vienna. Funded by the European Union.

Screenshots

Balkan Climbing4 screens
COMPASS Orienteering4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: COMPASS Orienteering at every 6 weeks against Balkan Climbing's every 11 months. Balkan Climbing's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). 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

Balkan Climbing ships an update every 11 months, COMPASS Orienteering every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Balkan Climbing versus COMPASS Orienteering: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalkan ClimbingCOMPASS Orienteering
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGym Realm Technology ADUniversity of Vienna

In-app purchases

None

Balkan Climbing

No in-app purchases

None

COMPASS Orienteering

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Balkan Climbing free?
Balkan Climbing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is COMPASS Orienteering free?
COMPASS Orienteering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Balkan Climbing or COMPASS Orienteering have ads?
Neither Balkan Climbing nor COMPASS Orienteering shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Balkan Climbing or COMPASS Orienteering?
Balkan Climbing ships an update every 11 months, and COMPASS Orienteering every 6 weeks. Most recently, Balkan Climbing was updated on September 11, 2026 and COMPASS Orienteering on September 9, 2026.

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