# Compass XL vs GeoJSONic

The clearest difference is rating: GeoJSONic at 5.0 against Compass XL's 4.7. Compass XL's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass XL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GeoJSONic sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GeoJSONic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass XL has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Compass XL ships an update every 9 days, GeoJSONic every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass XL | GeoJSONic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-xl-gps-navigation/id6739737170/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geojsonic/id6777511441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/453389232) | [JASON MATTHEW DITTMER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777511443) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass XL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-xl-gps-navigation/id6739737170)

This app provides a large, clear compass display for easy navigation in any environment. It offers multiple styles, North modes, and location-based place names, with offline functionality. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks ad removal, bearing lock, and specialized display modes.

**Highlights:** Large, clear compass display, True North and Magnetic North modes, Location-based place names, Offline functionality, Bearing Lock (Pro), Night Vision Mode (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### GeoJSONic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geojsonic/id6777511441)

Capture and organize places with notes, photos, and voice recordings tied to their location. Plan trips, map areas, and record routes, all stored locally on your device without an account or ads.

**Highlights:** Capture locations with notes, photos, and voice recordings, Record routes for various activities, Map areas and calculate acreage, Export data in GeoJSON format, Offline functionality for journaling and compass, Import data from other apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GeoJSONic Pro | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass XL free?

Compass XL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GeoJSONic free?

GeoJSONic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Compass XL or GeoJSONic?

GeoJSONic is rated higher. Compass XL averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while GeoJSONic averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Compass XL or GeoJSONic have ads?

Neither Compass XL nor GeoJSONic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass XL or GeoJSONic?

Compass XL ships an update every 9 days, and GeoJSONic every 5 weeks. Most recently, Compass XL was updated on October 6, 2026 and GeoJSONic on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*