Comparison

Compass X vs Bumpass

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

Head to head
About

Compass X

Features
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Compass X turns your iPhone into a professional-grade outdoor instrument panel. Whether you're hiking remote trails, exploring new terrain, or documenting expeditions — every sensor you need is right here. PRECISION COMPASS • True North & Magnetic North with real-time heading in degrees • Cardinal & intercardinal direction labels • Heading accuracy indicator • Bubble level tool with pitch & roll measurement GPS TRACK RECORDER • Record your route with live distance, duration, speed & elevation stats • Pause, resume, and save tracks with full history • Share detailed route cards with map snapshot & elevation profile • Navigate back to your starting point at any time • Save and manage waypoints along your route OFFLINE MAPS • Download map tiles for areas with no signal • Automatic caching with smart 50 MB storage management • Switch between standard and satellite views WEATHER STATION • Current conditions: temperature, humidity, wind, UV index & pressure • 24-hour forecast with hourly breakdown • 7-day forecast for trip planning • Powered by Open-Meteo — no API key needed SENSOR DASHBOARD • Altitude (GPS & barometric) • Atmospheric pressure (hPa) • Temperature, humidity & UV index • Estimated oxygen content based on elevation • Live GPS coordinates with reverse geocoding DATA-STAMPED CAMERA • Overlay GPS coordinates, altitude, date & weather on photos • Document trail conditions, landmarks, or wildlife with location proof • Auto-save to your photo library MORSE CODE FLASHLIGHT • Convert text to Morse code light signals • Adjustable blink speed • Quick-torch mode for emergencies • Full Morse reference chart DESIGNED FOR THE OUTDOORS • Tactical dark interface optimized for sunlight readability • Minimal battery drain with smart sensor management • Background GPS tracking during route recording • Works without internet — core features fully offline Perfect for hikers, mountaineers, trail runners, backpackers, geocachers, surveyors, and anyone who explores the outdoors. #Important Note: A payment is needed to access all features below: GPS TRACK RECORDER OFFLINE MAPS WEATHER STATION SENSOR DASHBOARD • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. *Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *Privacy Policy: https://airy-pipe-041.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Compass-X-32b59ade5d798003b0aef3dd744e1f7e?pvs=74

About

Bumpass

This app provides a simple navigation tool that indicates the direction and distance to a chosen destination. It intentionally omits details about obstacles, leaving the route-finding entirely to the user's discretion. It functions as a basic compass with a unique, indirect approach to guidance.

Highlights
  • Directional guidance
  • Distance indication
  • Low-pressure navigation
  • User-defined routes
  • Basic compass functionality
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The Bumpass is a low-pressure, low-stakes navigation tool. Put in where you want to go and the Bumpass will tell you what direction and how far away it is. What it can’t tell you is if there’s anything in the way, like buildings or streets or some guys field. *How* you get to your destination is up to you. It’s like a compass, but a bad one. A Bumpass.

Screenshots

Compass X4 screens
Bumpass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bumpass at none against Compass X's 1. Bumpass also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Compass X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bumpass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass X ships an update fortnightly, Bumpass weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Compass X versus Bumpass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass XBumpass
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnur MercanKevin Lasher

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass X

One-time1
  • Access All$29.99
None

Bumpass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass X free?
Compass X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bumpass free?
Bumpass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass X or Bumpass have ads?
Neither Compass X nor Bumpass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass X or Bumpass?
Compass X ships an update fortnightly, and Bumpass weekly. Most recently, Compass X was updated on October 8, 2026 and Bumpass on September 30, 2026.

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