Comparison

Compass vs CarLinks

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

Head to head
About

Compass

Features
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"Compass-GPS Cam" is the ultimate professional tool for outdoor exploration, travel navigation, and geographic exploration. It combines the classic compass function with high-precision GPS positioning technology to provide you with crucial environmental data in real-time. Core functional highlights: Accurate Compass: A simple and easy-to-use magnetic compass that clearly indicates direction, helping you easily identify direction. Real time latitude and longitude positioning: One click to obtain your current precise latitude and longitude coordinates, and accurately locate your position on the map. Altitude and altitude measurement: Real time monitoring and display of your altitude and air pressure information, making it a powerful assistant for mountaineering, hiking, and running. Data recording: Easily save your movement trajectory. Terms of Use: https://p.kdocs.cn/s/CKE26KRDADQHM Privacy Policy: https://p.kdocs.cn/s/RNV26KRDADQHM

About

CarLinks

Features
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Select A Good Car For The World!

Screenshots

Compass4 screens
CarLinks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CarLinks at none against Compass's 3. CarLinks also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per 7 days. CarLinks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass ships an update weekly, CarLinks every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Compass versus CarLinks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassCarLinks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Yuyi Network Technology Co., LtdZhejiang Lemaiche Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Compass

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription (Auto-Renew)3 Days trial$7.007 Days
  • Monthly Subscription (Auto-Renew)3 Days trial$13.001 Month
  • Annual Subscription (Auto-Renew)3 Days trial$30.001 Year
None

CarLinks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CarLinks free?
CarLinks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass or CarLinks have ads?
Neither Compass nor CarLinks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass or CarLinks?
Compass ships an update weekly, and CarLinks every 3 days. Most recently, Compass was updated on November 9, 2026 and CarLinks on November 5, 2026.

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