Celestron LABS vs Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Celestron LABS
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This app needs to be connected to our WiFi camera in order to use itγ 1. Through the app, you can view the real-time video. 2. Through the app, you can record video and photos to phones
Compass
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Compass - Outdoor Navigation brings maps, direction, weather, and outdoor records together in one focused app. PLAN YOUR TRIP Search for places, addresses, or coordinates. Compare driving and walking routes, then follow foreground turn-by-turn guidance without leaving the app. CHECK YOUR DIRECTION View your heading, true or magnetic north, coordinates, altitude, and sensor accuracy. Clear status messages let you know when location or heading data is limited. FOLLOW THE WEATHER See current conditions, wind, precipitation, visibility, hourly forecasts, and 10-day outlooks. Severe weather information is shown when available from Apple Weather. CAPTURE AN OUTDOOR RECORD Take a photo with time, location, and direction details. Hide precise location before capture, then save or share the finished image. Photos stay on your device unless you choose to share them. COMPASS PRO Compass Pro unlocks starting in-app navigation, the full compass experience, saving and sharing outdoor records, and complete hourly and daily forecasts. Subscription prices and renewal periods are shown by the App Store before purchase. You can restore eligible purchases at any time. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Location, camera, and photo access are requested only when needed. Search text, routes, precise location, and photos are not used for advertising. IMPORTANT Navigation is intended for foreground use. Background or lock-screen navigation is not included. Weather, map, and sensor information may be delayed, unavailable, or affected by device and network conditions. Always observe your surroundings and follow local rules. Subscription Terms: - Title of service: Compass Pro - Length of subscription: Weekly / Yearly - Price: $6.99 per week / $29.99 per year Privacy Policy: https://www.mobwws.com/privacy-policy?lang=en&doc=privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Billing Terms: https://www.mobwws.com/index.html?lang=en&doc=payment
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Celestron LABS at none against Compass's 3. Celestron LABS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Compass's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Celestron LABS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Celestron LABS ships an update every 2 months, Compass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Celestron LABS | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Joyhonest Technology Co., Ltd | Conveyor Solutions, LLC |
In-app purchases
Celestron LABS
No in-app purchases
Compass
- Weekly Pro$6.997 Days
- Weekly Pro7 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Annual Pro$29.991 Year
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