# Bass Compass vs CrowdVolt

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CrowdVolt at none against Bass Compass's 2. CrowdVolt also leads on ratings volume (484 vs 4) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). Bass Compass's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bass Compass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CrowdVolt asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bass Compass against 4.9 for CrowdVolt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrowdVolt has 484 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Bass Compass's written reviews are positive against 90% of CrowdVolt's.

Bass Compass ships an update every 4 weeks, CrowdVolt every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bass Compass | CrowdVolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-compass/id6772378963/reviews)** | [4.9 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdvolt/id6784803198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **484** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#119** |
| Size | 92 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BRIAN THANG HOANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889253121) | [CrowdVolt Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784803200) |

## What reviewers say

### Bass Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-compass/id6772378963)

This app helps music festival attendees track their schedule, find friends on-site, and stay connected even without cell service. It offers features like live location sharing, offline messaging via mesh radio, and automatic photo tagging to artists seen.

**Highlights:** Festival season tracking, Friend location sharing, Offline mesh radio communication, Photo memories tagged to artists, Unified set time schedules, Per-event group chats

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bass Compass Pro (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Bass Compass Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


### CrowdVolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdvolt/id6784803198)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Discover, buy, and sell tickets for live events, concerts, and club nights. This social marketplace connects you with the scene, offering secure transactions and a personalized feed of trending and upcoming events. Never miss a night out again.

**Highlights:** Buy tickets with confidence, Sell unused tickets instantly, Discover trending events, Browse by venue or performer, Secure payment processing, Personalized event feed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bass Compass free?

Bass Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CrowdVolt free?

CrowdVolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bass Compass or CrowdVolt?

Bass Compass is rated higher. Bass Compass averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while CrowdVolt averages 4.9 from 484 ratings.

### Do Bass Compass or CrowdVolt have ads?

Neither Bass Compass nor CrowdVolt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bass Compass or CrowdVolt?

Bass Compass ships an update every 4 weeks, and CrowdVolt every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bass Compass was updated on October 9, 2026 and CrowdVolt on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*