# Big North vs FlockDetour

The clearest difference is price: FlockDetour at Free against Big North's $4.99. FlockDetour also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). Big North's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

FlockDetour is free to download; Big North costs $4.99 up front. FlockDetour sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Big North asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Big North against 5.0 for FlockDetour. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Big North ships an update every 9 days, FlockDetour every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big North | FlockDetour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-north/id6758106277/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flockdetour-flock-camera-map/id6805554348/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 3 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wild Tree Designs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870908199) | [Block Browser INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714029609) |

## What reviewers say

### Big North

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-north/id6758106277)

This navigation app provides a large, color-coded compass for quick, clear readings. It also displays altitude and distance traveled in various units, designed for easy outdoor use.

**Highlights:** Large-font, color-coded compass headings, Altitude display (meters/feet), Distance traveled (steps, km, miles), Intuitive, easy-to-use interface, Designed for outdoor use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlockDetour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flockdetour-flock-camera-map/id6805554348)

Navigate your routes while minimizing exposure to automated license plate readers (ALPRs). Compare fastest routes with options that balance speed and camera avoidance. Access free camera maps, agency records, and news, with premium features for turn-by-turn navigation and advanced detour modes.

**Highlights:** ALPR-aware GPS navigation, Compare fastest, balanced, and fewer camera routes, View minutes and miles added per route, Free camera map with known ALPR locations, Agency records on plate data retention, Apple CarPlay integration, Turn-by-turn navigation (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlockDetour Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| FlockDetour Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| FlockDetour Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big North free?

Big North costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FlockDetour free?

FlockDetour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Big North or FlockDetour?

Big North and FlockDetour are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Big North or FlockDetour have ads?

FlockDetour shows ads; Big North does not.

### Which is updated more often, Big North or FlockDetour?

Big North ships an update every 9 days, and FlockDetour every 6 days. Most recently, Big North was updated on October 31, 2026 and FlockDetour on October 31, 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.*