CompassPinMax vs ParkTrack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CompassPinMax
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CompassPinMax helps you quickly choose a destination and point yourself in the right direction. Search for a place, drop a pin on the map, save favorite destinations, or open a shared map link. Once a destination is selected, CompassPinMax shows live directional guidance using your location and heading, helping you understand where to turn and how far away the place is. For moments when a full route is more than you need, CompassPinMax gives you a fast, lightweight way to get oriented. It is useful for walking toward a meeting spot, returning to a saved place, finding your way across a park or event space, or simply understanding which direction your destination is from where you are. Features include: • Place search with Apple Maps • Drop-a-pin destination selection • Saved and recent destinations • Live compass guidance toward your selected place • Distance-aware guidance • Shared location link import • Privacy-first guest use with no account required • CompassPinMax Premium unlocks additional guidance tools, including AR Live View, directional haptic guidance, and vibration intensity controls. Your saved places stay on your device. CompassPinMax only uses location while the app is open to provide map and guidance features.
ParkTrack
Never lose your car again with this parking assistant. It remembers your spot, guides you back with a radar-like compass, and alerts you before your meter expires. Features include photo logs, smart timers, and offline functionality.
- Beacon navigation to parked car
- Smart parking timer with alerts
- Lock screen live activity
- Home screen widget
- GPS location tracking with photos
- Offline compass guidance
- Parking history and records
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Lost your car in a parking garage? Worried about an expired meter? ParkTrack is the all-in-one parking companion that remembers where you parked, guides you back with beacon navigation, and alerts you before time runs out. BEACON NAVIGATION — FIND YOUR CAR LIKE A RADAR - Compass-style arrow points toward your parked car in real time - Multi-signal positioning: GPS + pedometer dead reckoning (PDR) + WiFi zone detection - Floor change detection — knows when you leave the parking level - Real-time heading display in cardinal format (N 15 E) - Works in underground garages with limited GPS signal - Confidence indicator shows positioning accuracy SMART PARKING TIMER & ALERTS - Set parking duration when you save a spot - Push notifications 15 and 5 minutes before time expires - Avoid expensive overtime tickets and towing - Customizable duration (30 min to 12+ hours) LOCK SCREEN LIVE ACTIVITY - Real-time countdown visible without unlocking your phone - Remaining time and estimated cost at a glance - Dynamic Island support on iPhone 14 Pro and later HOME SCREEN WIDGET - Always see your parking status from the Home Screen - Tap to open the app and navigate to your car instantly GPS LOCATION TRACKING - One-tap save your parking spot with GPS precision - Add photos and notes — remember your floor, zone, or level - Manual location adjustment on the map if GPS drifts - Smart price estimation based on city parking rates COMPASS GUIDANCE - Large directional arrow rotates toward your car - Distance updates as you walk - Works fully offline — no cellular data needed CYBERPUNK DESIGN - Stunning neon-themed dark UI - Futuristic map and interface elements - Monospaced typography for a tech-forward feel PARKING HISTORY & RECORDS - Browse all past parking sessions - View photos, notes, duration, and cost for each record - Swipe to delete old entries 100% PRIVATE & OFFLINE - All data stored locally on your device - No account required, no sign-up, no tracking - Camera and location used only for saving your parking spot - Zero network requests — your data never leaves your phone PERFECT FOR - Multi-level shopping mall garages - Airport long-term parking lots - Street parking with metered time limits - Concert venues, stadiums, and theme parks - Hospital and university campus parking - Anywhere you might forget where you parked Stop circling the lot. Stop paying overtime fines. Download ParkTrack and always find your car.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ParkTrack at none against CompassPinMax's 1. ParkTrack also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CompassPinMax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ParkTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.
CompassPinMax ships an update every 5 weeks, ParkTrack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CompassPinMax | ParkTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Richardson | 晓 郭 |
In-app purchases
CompassPinMax
- CompassPin MaxFree
ParkTrack
No in-app purchases





