Comparison

twGPS vs CompassOne

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

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About

twGPS

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twGPS - Precise GPS Navigation with Home Location Tracking twGPS is your reliable app for precise GPS positioning. With its clean, intuitive interface, it displays your current position in real-time - either in decimal format or in traditional degrees/minutes/seconds format. Along with exact coordinates, the app provides essential additional information such as: • Altitude above sea level • Current speed • Direction of movement • GPS signal accuracy Special Features: Home Location Tracking Save any location as your home position. The app automatically calculates: • The direct distance to your current location • The altitude difference between both positions Waypoints • Save unlimited locations as waypoints • Assign individual names to each waypoint • Keep track of distances to all saved waypoints Share & Connect • Easily share your position data via email or other apps • Direct links to various mapping services • Perfect for hikers, cyclists, or for finding interesting places again Flexible Settings • Simple manual input of coordinates for home location • "Use Current Position" feature for quick saving • All settings can be adjusted at any time Maximum Privacy • No cloud connection - all data stays on your device • No trackers or analytics tools • No collection or sharing of user data • Position data is only shared at your explicit request Technical Features • Support for iPhone and iPad • Optimized for various screen sizes and orientations • Available in multiple languages (German, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Dutch) • Low battery impact through efficient programming Note: Continuous use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. This app is perfect for: • Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts • Geocaching fans • Cyclists and joggers • Travelers and explorers • Anyone needing precise location data Download twGPS now and discover a new dimension of positioning!

About

CompassOne

Features
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Find your way in the field, back to your car, or to any precise coordinate with CompassOne, a modern navigation and field toolkit for iPhone and Apple Watch. Save parking, follow trails, plan tides, and convert coordinates in one focused app. From quick bearings to rich field projects, CompassOne keeps your location tools in one place. KEY FEATURES • Parking Mode • Save your parking spot with a note like level, row, slot, or landmark • See your current parking at a glance and tap Guide Me to navigate back • Share your parking location with friends or family • Trails and Waypoints • Record trip trails and review your Trail History • Save waypoints from your current location • Start Guidance along a route with Route Navigator • Export trails and waypoints as GPX, KML, CSV, or JSON • Coordinates and Import • View your current location in multiple formats • Convert between decimal coordinates, UTM, and Plus Code • Paste coordinates, map links, UTM, or Plus Code and preview on the map • Import GPX or KML files from Files and save imported places • Sky Compass and Space • Use Sky Compass to orient with the sky • Show or hide planets for a cleaner sky view • Track an estimate of the International Space Station position • Center the sky view with the spatial viewport controls • Tides and Moon Reference • Check tide estimates on a simple tide timeline • Use Moon Transit Estimate to set a tide reference time • Set tide check time to now for quick status checks • Read clear notes reminding you to use official tide stations for safety • Field Cockpit and Projects • Use Field Cockpit for an at a glance navigation and status view • Capture Field Projects with project name and notes • Save Field Snapshots for later reporting • Export Field Projects as JSON for archiving or analysis • Export Hub and Offline Pack • Prepare export sets for waypoints, trails, and field projects • Create an Offline Pack to keep essential data ready when coverage is poor • Watch Companion • Use the Watch Companion for quick compass actions on your wrist • See compact field data with a watch ready layout • Tools Grid • Open Tools for focused utilities, including: • Coordinate Converter: decimal, UTM, or Plus Code • Decimal Coordinate entry with latitude and longitude • Bearing Calculator for simple navigation bearings • Route tools to work with saved paths • Widgets and Shortcuts • Add CompassOne widgets for quick access to compass and field info • Use shortcuts like OpenCompass, SaveCurrentPlace, ShareLocation, GuideToCar, OpenFieldCockpit, OpenTides, or OpenLevel from the Shortcuts app • Personalization and Settings • Choose north mode, units, coordinate format, and smoothing preferences • Pick a compass theme to match your environment • Accuracy coaching and trust status help you understand location quality CompassOne is built for everyday navigation and serious fieldwork alike, from finding your car in a crowded lot to managing trails and tide checks on the coast. Install CompassOne today and bring a powerful field-ready compass, trail recorder, and coordinate toolkit wherever you go.

Screenshots

twGPS4 screens
CompassOne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: twGPS at Free against CompassOne's $2.99. twGPS also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

twGPS is free to download; CompassOne costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
twGPS versus CompassOne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertwGPSCompassOne
PriceFree — better$2.99
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas WeilandOna Pacholo Asis

In-app purchases

None

twGPS

No in-app purchases

None

CompassOne

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is twGPS free?
twGPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CompassOne free?
CompassOne costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do twGPS or CompassOne have ads?
Neither twGPS nor CompassOne shows ads.

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