Comparison

Mappy Navigator vs CompassOne

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

Head to head
About

Mappy Navigator

This navigation app offers turn-by-turn directions with live traffic, destination previews, and AI-powered trip planning. Discover nearby points of interest, access train schedules, and utilize offline maps for reliable guidance.

Highlights
  • Turn-by-turn directions with live traffic
  • Destination previews and 360° Street View
  • AI-powered trip planning and suggestions
  • Discovery of nearby points of interest
  • Offline map support
  • Train and travel tools
  • Privacy controls
Features
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Absolutely — for the App Store Description, let's use the space to SELL Mappy while staying under 2,580 characters: Mappy is navigation built for more than getting from A to B. Navigate with confidence, discover what’s around you, preview where you’re going, and get help along the way — all from one travel companion. SEE BEFORE YOU GO Know what your destination looks like before you arrive. Preview the area with maps, satellite and hybrid views, explore the final approach, and open available 360° Street View imagery. SMARTER NAVIGATION Get turn-by-turn directions with live traffic, ETA updates, lane and exit guidance, speed-limit information, and clear route details designed to keep the map front and center. ASK MAPPY AI Need help deciding where to go, what to see, where to stop, or how to plan your trip? Ask Mappy AI for travel ideas, route suggestions, stops, destinations and trip-planning help. WHAT’S AHEAD Find useful stops without abandoning your route. Discover gas, food, coffee, rest stops, hotels and EV charging options along the way. EXPLORE MORE Search destinations or browse nearby places and attractions. Preview locations before deciding where to go and quickly add discoveries to your journey. TRAIN & TRAVEL TOOLS Find rail stations near your starting point and destination, plan how to reach the station, and connect to live schedule information when available. TRANSLATE WHILE TRAVELING Translate useful words and phrases while you're away from home, with quick tools designed for travelers. OFFLINE SUPPORT Download supported map areas for trips where service may be weak or unavailable, so important navigation information can stay with you. ARRIVE WITH CONFIDENCE Mappy keeps helping when the drive ends. Find nearby parking, save where you parked, switch to walking guidance, and preview your destination before arrival. SAVE & PLAN TRIPS Keep useful destinations and trips together, revisit places you’ve discovered, and use Mappy’s planning tools for your next journey. PRIVACY YOU CAN SEE Mappy includes dedicated Privacy & Data controls where you can review privacy information, manage permissions, clear recent destinations, delete local Mappy data, manage your subscription, and contact support. MAPPY PLUS Unlock premium travel tools including expanded AI assistance, offline features, translation and other enhanced Mappy experiences. Whether you're commuting across town, exploring somewhere new, taking a road trip, catching a train, or traveling abroad, Mappy helps you know more before and during the journey. Navigate. Explore. Ask Mappy. See Before You Go. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/⁠

About

CompassOne

Features
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Find your way in the field, back to your car, or to any precise coordinate with CompassOne, a modern navigation and field toolkit for iPhone and Apple Watch. Save parking, follow trails, plan tides, and convert coordinates in one focused app. From quick bearings to rich field projects, CompassOne keeps your location tools in one place. KEY FEATURES • Parking Mode • Save your parking spot with a note like level, row, slot, or landmark • See your current parking at a glance and tap Guide Me to navigate back • Share your parking location with friends or family • Trails and Waypoints • Record trip trails and review your Trail History • Save waypoints from your current location • Start Guidance along a route with Route Navigator • Export trails and waypoints as GPX, KML, CSV, or JSON • Coordinates and Import • View your current location in multiple formats • Convert between decimal coordinates, UTM, and Plus Code • Paste coordinates, map links, UTM, or Plus Code and preview on the map • Import GPX or KML files from Files and save imported places • Sky Compass and Space • Use Sky Compass to orient with the sky • Show or hide planets for a cleaner sky view • Track an estimate of the International Space Station position • Center the sky view with the spatial viewport controls • Tides and Moon Reference • Check tide estimates on a simple tide timeline • Use Moon Transit Estimate to set a tide reference time • Set tide check time to now for quick status checks • Read clear notes reminding you to use official tide stations for safety • Field Cockpit and Projects • Use Field Cockpit for an at a glance navigation and status view • Capture Field Projects with project name and notes • Save Field Snapshots for later reporting • Export Field Projects as JSON for archiving or analysis • Export Hub and Offline Pack • Prepare export sets for waypoints, trails, and field projects • Create an Offline Pack to keep essential data ready when coverage is poor • Watch Companion • Use the Watch Companion for quick compass actions on your wrist • See compact field data with a watch ready layout • Tools Grid • Open Tools for focused utilities, including: • Coordinate Converter: decimal, UTM, or Plus Code • Decimal Coordinate entry with latitude and longitude • Bearing Calculator for simple navigation bearings • Route tools to work with saved paths • Widgets and Shortcuts • Add CompassOne widgets for quick access to compass and field info • Use shortcuts like OpenCompass, SaveCurrentPlace, ShareLocation, GuideToCar, OpenFieldCockpit, OpenTides, or OpenLevel from the Shortcuts app • Personalization and Settings • Choose north mode, units, coordinate format, and smoothing preferences • Pick a compass theme to match your environment • Accuracy coaching and trust status help you understand location quality CompassOne is built for everyday navigation and serious fieldwork alike, from finding your car in a crowded lot to managing trails and tide checks on the coast. Install CompassOne today and bring a powerful field-ready compass, trail recorder, and coordinate toolkit wherever you go. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mappy Navigator4 screens
CompassOne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mappy Navigator at Free against CompassOne's $2.99. Mappy Navigator also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). CompassOne's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Mappy Navigator is free to download; CompassOne costs $2.99 up front. Mappy Navigator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. CompassOne asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mappy Navigator ships an update every 8 days, CompassOne every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Mappy Navigator versus CompassOne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMappy NavigatorCompassOne
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Gifted Girl Kim LLCOna Pacholo Asis

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mappy Navigator

Subscriptions1
  • Mappy Navigator$4.991 Month
None

CompassOne

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mappy Navigator free?
Mappy Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CompassOne free?
CompassOne costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mappy Navigator or CompassOne have ads?
Neither Mappy Navigator nor CompassOne shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mappy Navigator or CompassOne?
Mappy Navigator ships an update every 8 days, and CompassOne every 2 months. Most recently, Mappy Navigator was updated on October 13, 2026 and CompassOne on October 6, 2026.

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