Comparison

Totem Compass vs Protected Left

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

Head to head
About

Totem Compass

This app connects to a wearable device to help you find people without cell service. It allows for device customization, bond management, and real-time map viewing, all without requiring an internet connection or account login.

Highlights
  • One-tap software updates
  • Device customization
  • Bond naming and coloring
  • Bond filtering
  • Live map view
  • Satellite and accuracy monitoring
  • Offline user manual
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The Totem App enhances your experience with the Totem Compass—the world-famous wearable device that helps you find your people without cell service or Wi-Fi. Connect directly to your Totem Compass via Bluetooth to manage your Bonds, update software, access new features and view real-time maps—no account creation, no login, and no internet required. Launch Features: One-Tap Software Updates: Quickly install the latest Totem Compass software using your phone—no Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot setup required. Totem Compass Customization: Give your Totem Compass a name that will appear on other users’ Totem App when they Bond with you! Customize Your Bonds: Assign names and colors to your Bonds to keep track of friends, family, or teammates more easily. Expands your Totem Bond Color palette from 4 colors, to 12 different colors. Bond Filtering: Show, hide and filter Bonds on your Totem Compass user interface to make navigation easier out in the field. Live Map View: See your own location, your Bond locations, and SOS status on Google Maps. Satellite & Accuracy Monitoring: Check your Totem's satellite connection and signal accuracy in real time—compared with your phone’s GPS performance—without needing an internet connection. Built-in User Manual: Offline access to User Manual and feature explanations anytime you need them. Coming Soon: Child Lock: Lock your Totem Compass settings to prevent unintentional changes. Ideal for families and children, or when lending devices to others. Offline Map View: Cache your maps ahead of time so you can view them without an internet connection. Event-Specific Maps: Easily navigate through the most popular festivals and outdoor events with event-specific maps integrated seamlessly into the Totem App! Animations Glossary: Dynamic view of what is happening on your Totem Compass at any given time, alongside helpful descriptions and tips for ease-of-use. Offline Messaging: Send and receive short messages with your Bonds, completely offline through the power of the Unity Mesh Network. Your Totem Compass does not require the app to perform basic functions. All core features—including tracking, navigation, and Bonding—work independently, without ever needing a phone. The app simply gives you the option to customize your setup, monitor your Bonds, and streamline updates more easily. Download the Totem App today to unlock more control, visibility and new features!

About

Protected Left

Features
Currently charting
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Protected Left helps you drive safer by finding routes that avoid unprotected left turns — one of the most common causes of intersection accidents. Enter your destination and Protected Left instantly analyzes multiple route options, ranking them by safety. Each route shows exactly how many unprotected left turns it contains, so you can make an informed choice between the safest path and the fastest one. KEY FEATURES - Protected Route Planning: Automatically finds routes that minimize or eliminate unprotected left turns - Smart Route Comparison: See safest, balanced, and fastest options side by side with clear safety ratings - Turn-by-Turn Navigation: Full voice-guided directions with real-time alerts for upcoming turns - Protected Turn Alerts: Know in advance whether each left turn on your route has a protected signal - Real-Time Traffic: Routes adapt to current traffic conditions for accurate ETAs - Multi-Stop Trips: Plan routes with up to 3 waypoints, all optimized for safety - Saved Places: Quick access to home, work, and favorite destinations - Voice Guidance: Customizable audio directions so you can keep your eyes on the road Whether you're a new driver building confidence, a parent teaching a teen to drive, or anyone who wants to reduce intersection risk, Protected Left gives you peace of mind on every trip.

Screenshots

Totem Compass4 screens
Protected Left4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Totem Compass at Free against Protected Left's $2.99. Protected Left's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and chart position (#142 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Totem Compass is free to download; Protected Left costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Totem Compass ships an update fortnightly, Protected Left weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Totem Compass versus Protected Left: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotem CompassProtected Left
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.1 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank—#142 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTotem Inc.Zachary Griset

In-app purchases

None

Totem Compass

No in-app purchases

None

Protected Left

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Totem Compass free?
Totem Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Protected Left free?
Protected Left costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Totem Compass or Protected Left have ads?
Neither Totem Compass nor Protected Left shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Totem Compass or Protected Left?
Totem Compass ships an update fortnightly, and Protected Left weekly. Most recently, Totem Compass was updated on October 13, 2026 and Protected Left on October 3, 2026.

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