Comparison

Compass vs GPS Map

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

Head to head
About

Compass

Features
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Compass - Outdoor Navigation brings maps, direction, weather, and outdoor records together in one focused app. PLAN YOUR TRIP Search for places, addresses, or coordinates. Compare driving and walking routes, then follow foreground turn-by-turn guidance without leaving the app. CHECK YOUR DIRECTION View your heading, true or magnetic north, coordinates, altitude, and sensor accuracy. Clear status messages let you know when location or heading data is limited. FOLLOW THE WEATHER See current conditions, wind, precipitation, visibility, hourly forecasts, and 10-day outlooks. Severe weather information is shown when available from Apple Weather. CAPTURE AN OUTDOOR RECORD Take a photo with time, location, and direction details. Hide precise location before capture, then save or share the finished image. Photos stay on your device unless you choose to share them. COMPASS PRO Compass Pro unlocks starting in-app navigation, the full compass experience, saving and sharing outdoor records, and complete hourly and daily forecasts. Subscription prices and renewal periods are shown by the App Store before purchase. You can restore eligible purchases at any time. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Location, camera, and photo access are requested only when needed. Search text, routes, precise location, and photos are not used for advertising. IMPORTANT Navigation is intended for foreground use. Background or lock-screen navigation is not included. Weather, map, and sensor information may be delayed, unavailable, or affected by device and network conditions. Always observe your surroundings and follow local rules. Subscription Terms: - Title of service: Compass Pro - Length of subscription: Weekly / Yearly - Price: $6.99 per week / $29.99 per year Privacy Policy: https://www.mobwws.com/privacy-policy?lang=en&doc=privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Billing Terms: https://www.mobwws.com/index.html?lang=en&doc=payment

About

GPS Map

Explore the world with live video streams, immersive 3D maps, and street-level views. Discover landmarks, check traffic, and view global city clocks. Capture geo-tagged photos with map overlays.

Highlights
  • Global Live Video Streams
  • AI Street View Exploration
  • 3D City Landmark Tours
  • 3D Earth Flyovers
  • Geo-tagged Photo Capture
  • Live Traffic Conditions
  • Global City Clocks
Features
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GPS Map-3D Map & Live Camera turns where you are into what you can see. Discover the world around you with live video, immersive maps, 3D landmarks, geo-tagged photography, traffic conditions, a precise orientation dial, and global city clocks — all in one beautifully designed companion. FEATURES • Global Live Video Find nearby live streams on the map and watch places unfold in real time. • AI Street View Explore street-level views grounded in your current location. • 3D City Explorer Tour iconic landmarks with rich covers and panoramic 3D scenes. • 3D Earth Fly above your surroundings with a pitched 3D map camera. • Geo-tagged Photos Capture photos with location watermarks and stylish map overlays, then save them to your library. • Live Traffic Check live traffic conditions around you before you go. • Orientation Use a compass dial with precise coordinates, city name, and local time. • Global Time Browse world clocks for famous cities and landmarks at a glance. PRIVACY Location, camera, and photos are used only to power the features you choose. You can manage permissions anytime in iOS Settings. Support: kdydfg121trdd@163.com

Screenshots

Compass4 screens
GPS Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS Map at none against Compass's 3. GPS Map also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. GPS Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass ships an update fortnightly, GPS Map every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Compass versus GPS Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassGPS Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConveyor Solutions, LLCHONG KONG APEX ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Compass

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Annual Pro$29.991 Year
None

GPS Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Map free?
GPS Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass or GPS Map have ads?
Compass shows ads; GPS Map does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass or GPS Map?
Compass ships an update fortnightly, and GPS Map every 2 days. Most recently, Compass was updated on October 29, 2026 and GPS Map on October 31, 2026.

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