Comparison

+Compass+ vs Altimeter & GPS

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

Head to head

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About

+Compass+

Features

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Compass that shows magnetic north as well as true north and GPS location

About

Altimeter & GPS

Features

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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.

Screenshots

+Compass+1 screens

Altimeter & GPS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: +Compass+ at none against Altimeter & GPS's 2. +Compass+ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Altimeter & GPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. +Compass+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

+Compass+ ships an update monthly, Altimeter & GPS every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

+Compass+ versus Altimeter & GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	+Compass+	Altimeter & GPS
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 10 months
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	5 MB	24 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Michael Todd	kota tada

In-app purchases

None

+Compass+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Altimeter & GPS

Subscriptions2

Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is +Compass+ free?

+Compass+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Altimeter & GPS free?

Altimeter & GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do +Compass+ or Altimeter & GPS have ads?

Both +Compass+ and Altimeter & GPS show ads.

Which is updated more often, +Compass+ or Altimeter & GPS?

+Compass+ ships an update monthly, and Altimeter & GPS every 10 months. Most recently, +Compass+ was updated on October 5, 2026 and Altimeter & GPS on October 24, 2026.