Comparison

The Carriageworks vs Compass Rock

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

Head to head

About

The Carriageworks

Features

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The Carriageworks app helps you manage your home in one location, keeping it simple and giving you the time to focus on the fun stuff. Within the app you can: - Log and report any maintenance issues - Communication with the onsite team - View onsite Amenities and resident Extras - Essential documents and manuals for your apartment

About

Compass Rock

Features

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Stay connected with your home and community, all in one place. Easily keep up with updates, request maintenance, manage amenities, and access important property information, all from a simple designated app designed to make everyday living easier.

Screenshots

The Carriageworks3 screens

Compass Rock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Compass Rock at monthly against The Carriageworks's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Carriageworks ships an update every 2 months, Compass Rock monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

The Carriageworks versus Compass Rock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	The Carriageworks	Compass Rock
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	78 MB	78 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	Hooke & MacDonald	Lioncor Developments Ltd

In-app purchases

None

The Carriageworks

No in-app purchases

None

Compass Rock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Carriageworks free?

The Carriageworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Compass Rock free?

Compass Rock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do The Carriageworks or Compass Rock have ads?

Neither The Carriageworks nor Compass Rock shows ads.

Which is updated more often, The Carriageworks or Compass Rock?

The Carriageworks ships an update every 2 months, and Compass Rock monthly. Most recently, The Carriageworks was updated on October 31, 2026 and Compass Rock on October 31, 2026.