Comparison

Compass X vs GPS Map Camera PRO

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

GPS Map Camera PRO

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GPS Map Camera PRO : Timestamp turns your phone into a professional geotagging camera. Capture photos and videos with an automatic, accurate stamp showing your GPS location, full address, an embedded map, date & time, time zone, weather and more — directly burned onto the image. Built for fieldwork: construction sites, land surveys, inspections, security and patrol, real estate, logistics, agriculture, insurance documentation and proof of presence. KEY FEATURES • GPS location stamp — latitude & longitude (Decimal or DMS) • UTM and MGRS military grid coordinates • Plus Code (Open Location Code) • Full address: street, neighborhood, district, city, country + flag • Embedded mini map (Google Hybrid / Satellite / Normal / Terrain) • Date, time and GMT time zone • Live weather: temperature, wind, humidity, pressure • Altitude, magnetic field, compass heading, GPS accuracy • Door number (street number) — optional, toggle on/off • Location QR code (scan to open the spot in maps) • Two stamp styles: Classic and Advance, fully customizable • Custom logo, person name, note and hashtags on the stamp CAMERA • Full‑screen, 4:3, 1:1 and 16:9 ratios • Front & rear camera, flash, grid, tap to focus • Self‑timer (3s / 10s) • Shutter sound + capture effect • Video recording LOCATIONS & MAP • Save manual locations by dropping a pin on the map • Range (radius) based In‑Range / Out‑of‑Range detection • "Photos on Map": see all your shots clustered on a map • One‑tap Location Share: send the photo + Google Maps link together GALLERY & REPORTS • Built‑in gallery reading directly from your device album • Swipe between photos, zoom, play videos • Multi‑select delete • Generate PDF reports from selected photos and share them PERSONALIZE • Light / Dark / System theme • Units: °C/°F, km·h/mph/m·s, Decimal/DMS • 14 languages • Toggle the brand watermark on/off • Save the original (unstamped) photo too PRIVACY FIRST Your photos and videos stay on your device. We do not upload, share or sell your content. Location is used only to build the stamp. Download GPS Map Camera PRO : Timestamp and stamp every moment with proof.

Screenshots

Compass X4 screens
GPS Map Camera PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Compass X at Free against GPS Map Camera PRO's $0.99. GPS Map Camera PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On 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

Compass X is free to download; GPS Map Camera PRO costs $0.99 up front. Compass X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPS Map Camera PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Compass X versus GPS Map Camera PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass XGPS Map Camera PRO
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnur Mercanmustafa pistofoglu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass X

One-time1
  • Access All$29.99
None

GPS Map Camera PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass X free?
Compass X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Map Camera PRO free?
GPS Map Camera PRO costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass X or GPS Map Camera PRO have ads?
Neither Compass X nor GPS Map Camera PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass X or GPS Map Camera PRO?
Compass X ships an update fortnightly, and GPS Map Camera PRO fortnightly. Most recently, Compass X was updated on October 8, 2026 and GPS Map Camera PRO on September 22, 2026.

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