# Smart GPS Compass vs Compass & Location Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Smart GPS Compass at 5.0 against Compass & Location Tracker's 4.1. Smart GPS Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown). Compass & Location Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart GPS Compass sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Compass & Location Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart GPS Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass & Location Tracker has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart GPS Compass ships an update every 9 months, Compass & Location Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart GPS Compass | Compass & Location Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-gps-compass/id6755293481/reviews)** | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-location-tracker/id6760290061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#172** |
| Size | 41 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandra Rakitina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605996212) | [AppHolic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883652570) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart GPS Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-gps-compass/id6755293481)

This app provides a stylish and accurate compass with GPS coordinates and signal accuracy. It offers light and dark themes, a calibration guide, and optional PRO features like custom themes and an ad-free experience through subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Accurate compass with smooth animation, Degree indicator (0°-360°), GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude), Signal accuracy display, Light and dark themes, Calibration guide

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart GPS Compass Pro Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |


### Compass & Location Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-and-location-tracker/id6760290061)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Free · Navigation, #195 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Navigate the outdoors with precision using a digital compass, GPS tracker, and sun/shadow tool. Get accurate direction, location coordinates, and plan activities based on sunrise and sunset times. Features include a level tool, location finder, and customizable themes.

**Highlights:** Precision digital compass, Real-time GPS location tracking, Sunrise, sunset, and golden hour tracking, Level and tilt tool, Location finder with coordinates, Heading history, Customizable themes and dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass Premium Experience | $14.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart GPS Compass free?

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

### Is Compass & Location Tracker free?

Compass & Location Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart GPS Compass or Compass & Location Tracker?

Smart GPS Compass is rated higher. Smart GPS Compass averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Compass & Location Tracker averages 4.1 from 12 ratings.

### Do Smart GPS Compass or Compass & Location Tracker have ads?

Compass & Location Tracker shows ads; Smart GPS Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart GPS Compass or Compass & Location Tracker?

Smart GPS Compass ships an update every 9 months, and Compass & Location Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smart GPS Compass was updated on October 21, 2026 and Compass & Location Tracker on October 10, 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.*