Comparison

CompassPin vs Apex Mini Map

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

Head to head
About

CompassPin

Features
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CompassPin helps you orient yourself toward a destination with a calm, minimal interface. Choose where you want to go, then use a live directional view to turn, align, and move with confidence. CompassPin reduces clutter and keeps the experience focused on one thing: helping you face the right direction. Features: β€’ Live directional guidance toward your selected destination β€’ Clear visual pointer and ribbon feedback as you align β€’ Map view that keeps your position and destination easy to understand β€’ Simple, distraction-light interface for walking, exploring, and finding your way β€’ Fast foreground guidance without a crowded navigation screen CompassPin is designed for people who want a cleaner sense of direction without the noise of a traditional map-heavy experience. Privacy: CompassPin uses your location while the app is open to show your position and guide you toward your selected destination. CompassPin is not an emergency service and should be used with awareness of your surroundings.

About

Apex Mini Map

Features
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Apex Mini Map is a driver-focused mini-map app built for spirited drives, canyon roads, and backroad exploring. This app was built specifically for seeing turns ahead when you're not fully familiar with a new road. Think of it as a mini map from like arcade racing game but for real life. No subscriptions or signing up. Features: β€’ Live clean, customizable driving mini-map. β€’ Road Focus mode to make your active road easier to see. β€’ Multiple visual themes, including Arcade, Underground, Vice, and more. β€’ Custom arcade color options. β€’ Adjustable cursor POV, including centered and lower driving views. β€’ Quick controls designed for easy access while parked. β€’ Location privacy-first design: Apex uses your location while the app is open and does not share your live location with other users. Apex is not turn-by-turn navigation. It is a focused driving map UI for seeing the road ahead.

Screenshots

CompassPin4 screens
Apex Mini Map3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CompassPin at 17.0 against Apex Mini Map's 26.5. 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

CompassPin costs $0.49 and Apex Mini Map $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
CompassPin versus Apex Mini Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassPinApex Mini Map
Price$0.49 β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas RichardsonCK Design & Development, LLC.

In-app purchases

None

CompassPin

No in-app purchases

None

Apex Mini Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CompassPin free?
CompassPin costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apex Mini Map free?
Apex Mini Map costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do CompassPin or Apex Mini Map have ads?
Neither CompassPin nor Apex Mini Map shows ads.

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