Comparison

Compass X vs NAVIGATOR GIS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” every sensor you need is right here. PRECISION COMPASS β€’ True North & Magnetic North with real-time heading in degrees β€’ Cardinal & intercardinal direction labels β€’ Heading accuracy indicator β€’ Bubble level tool with pitch & roll measurement GPS TRACK RECORDER β€’ Record your route with live distance, duration, speed & elevation stats β€’ Pause, resume, and save tracks with full history β€’ Share detailed route cards with map snapshot & elevation profile β€’ Navigate back to your starting point at any time β€’ Save and manage waypoints along your route OFFLINE MAPS β€’ Download map tiles for areas with no signal β€’ Automatic caching with smart 50 MB storage management β€’ Switch between standard and satellite views WEATHER STATION β€’ Current conditions: temperature, humidity, wind, UV index & pressure β€’ 24-hour forecast with hourly breakdown β€’ 7-day forecast for trip planning β€’ Powered by Open-Meteo β€” no API key needed SENSOR DASHBOARD β€’ Altitude (GPS & barometric) β€’ Atmospheric pressure (hPa) β€’ Temperature, humidity & UV index β€’ Estimated oxygen content based on elevation β€’ Live GPS coordinates with reverse geocoding DATA-STAMPED CAMERA β€’ Overlay GPS coordinates, altitude, date & weather on photos β€’ Document trail conditions, landmarks, or wildlife with location proof β€’ Auto-save to your photo library MORSE CODE FLASHLIGHT β€’ Convert text to Morse code light signals β€’ Adjustable blink speed β€’ Quick-torch mode for emergencies β€’ Full Morse reference chart DESIGNED FOR THE OUTDOORS β€’ Tactical dark interface optimized for sunlight readability β€’ Minimal battery drain with smart sensor management β€’ Background GPS tracking during route recording β€’ Works without internet β€” 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 β€’ Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β€’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. β€’ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. β€’ 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

NAVIGATOR GIS

This tool assists professionals and students working with coordinates, mapping, and navigation. It offers offline functionality, live GPS positioning, and coordinate system conversion. Ideal for surveying, engineering, and field operations requiring accurate geospatial data.

Highlights
  • Offline functionality
  • Live GPS position and coordinate display
  • Coordinate system conversion
  • Support for multiple CRS
  • GIS and mapping tools
  • User-friendly field interface
Features
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NAVIGATOR is a powerful GIS, GPS and coordinate conversion tool designed for surveyors, engineers, GIS professionals, students, field users and personnel who work with coordinates, mapping and navigation in demanding environments. Key Features: β€’ Works offline for supported tools β€’ No account creation or login required β€’ Live GPS position and coordinate display β€’ Coordinate system conversion and transformation β€’ Support for multiple coordinate reference systems (CRS) β€’ GIS and mapping tools β€’ Latitude, Longitude and UTM conversion β€’ Surveying and geospatial utilities β€’ High-accuracy location display β€’ Fast and reliable coordinate calculations β€’ User-friendly interface designed for field operations NAVIGATOR is suitable for surveying, engineering, outdoor navigation, GIS workflows, training purposes and professional users who rely on accurate coordinate information, including field teams and defense-related personnel. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://sites.google.com/view/navigatior-gis-privacy-policy/home

Screenshots

Compass X4 screens
NAVIGATOR GIS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NAVIGATOR GIS at every 3 days against Compass X's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Compass X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NAVIGATOR GIS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass X ships an update fortnightly, NAVIGATOR GIS every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
Compass X versus NAVIGATOR GIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass XNAVIGATOR GIS
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnur MercanRaj Kumaar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass X

One-time1
  • Access All$29.99
4 purchases

NAVIGATOR GIS

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly Premium$6.993 Months
  • Half Year Premium$12.996 Months
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  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Compass X free?
Compass X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NAVIGATOR GIS free?
NAVIGATOR GIS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Compass X or NAVIGATOR GIS have ads?
Neither Compass X nor NAVIGATOR GIS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass X or NAVIGATOR GIS?
Compass X ships an update fortnightly, and NAVIGATOR GIS every 3 days. Most recently, Compass X was updated on October 8, 2026 and NAVIGATOR GIS on October 9, 2026.

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