# Black Rock Compass vs DATALAND

The clearest difference is update cadence: Black Rock Compass at every 2 days against DATALAND's every 3 weeks. Black Rock Compass also leads on ratings volume (149 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). DATALAND's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

DATALAND holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Black Rock Compass has 149 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Black Rock Compass ships an update every 2 days, DATALAND every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Black Rock Compass | DATALAND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-rock-compass/id6760243197/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataland/id6761620592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **149** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Ritter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883387947) | [Dataland Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890498402) |

## What reviewers say

### Black Rock Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-rock-compass/id6760243197)

Navigate and discover everything happening at Burning Man. Find friends, events, and essential locations like porta-potties with real-time guidance. Plan your schedule and stay connected with your crew, even with limited cell service.

**Highlights:** Full Burning Man event schedule, Real-time friend finder compass, Navigate to friends, art, events & porta potties, Interactive BRC map, Save events and build personal schedule, Bluetooth status broadcasts, Offline location sharing via Bluetooth

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DATALAND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataland/id6761620592)

This app serves as a dynamic museum guide, offering AI-powered insights into artworks, technologies, and datasets. It personalizes your museum journey, allowing you to revisit experiences and explore content connected to your interactions, extending the museum experience beyond its physical walls.

**Highlights:** AI-powered museum guide, Interactive artwork exploration, Personalized visitor journey, Post-visit content access, Data and technology insights, Responsive environment integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Black Rock Compass free?

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

### Is DATALAND free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Black Rock Compass or DATALAND?

DATALAND is rated higher. Black Rock Compass averages 4.8 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while DATALAND averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Black Rock Compass or DATALAND have ads?

Neither Black Rock Compass nor DATALAND shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Black Rock Compass or DATALAND?

Black Rock Compass ships an update every 2 days, and DATALAND every 3 weeks. Most recently, Black Rock Compass was updated on October 21, 2026 and DATALAND on October 18, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*