# mAPP vs Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. at 91% against mAPP's 48%. Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). mAPP's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mAPP sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of mAPP's written reviews are positive against 91% of Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.'s.

mAPP ships an update every 5 months, Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | mAPP | Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapp-offline-mapping-app/id776833018/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 16 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Andreas May](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866424684) | [Kalimex-Consulting s.r.o. @Blocoware & Stanislav Dvoychenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1038944802) |

## What reviewers say

### mAPP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapp-offline-mapping-app/id776833018)

This app provides offline mapping capabilities using downloadable OSM vector maps. It allows users to record, import, and display tracks, as well as mark waypoints for various outdoor activities. Ideal for navigation in areas with no internet access or when avoiding roaming charges.

**Highlights:** Offline OSM vector maps, Downloadable country/state maps, Contour lines in topo maps, Record and share GPX tracks, Import GPX tracks, Create and share waypoints

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| California | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colorado | $0.99 | one-time |
| North Carolina | $0.99 | one-time |
| Texas | $0.99 | one-time |
| Virginia | $0.99 | one-time |
| Washington | $0.99 | one-time |
| West Virginia | $0.99 | one-time |
| South Carolina | $0.99 | one-time |
| Belize | $1.99 | one-time |
| Iran | $2.99 | one-time |
| USA | $3.99 | one-time |
| Worldwide flatrate | $13.99 | one-time |


### Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-55-map-and-gps-kit/id1120906807)

This navigation app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for land, air, and marine use. It includes a detailed map, compass, GPS coordinates, altitude, distance, speed tracking, and route planning. Advanced features like offline maps, GPS track recording, and sensor integration are available through an upgrade.

**Highlights:** GPS coordinates in 6 formats, Advanced waypoint editor, Speedometer with speed tracking, Offline map downloads, GPS track recording and sharing, Magnetic declination calculation, Sunset and sunrise times

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro pack. | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro pack. | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best Mapping and Navigation tool
- 👍 Great, simple inexpensive GPS
- 👍 Accurate GPS and navigation
- 👍 Useful for various activities
- 👍 Offline maps and navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass direction issues
- 💡 Desire for more language support (Turkish, Polish, etc.)
- 💡 Need for more map options (Yandex, IGN, etc.)
- 💡 Improvements to interface and customization
- 💡 Difficulty with some features and learning curve

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with GPX file import and tracking
- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Inaccurate GPS positioning in some cases

**Requested features**

- Ability to download and cache more map types
- Option to show map grid coordinates
- Elevation profile for planned routes
- Apple Watch app support
- Faster map updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mAPP free?

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

### Is Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. free?

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, mAPP or Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.?

Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. is rated higher. mAPP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do mAPP or Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. have ads?

Neither mAPP nor Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mAPP or Compass 55. Map & GPS kit.?

mAPP ships an update every 5 months, and Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. monthly. Most recently, mAPP was updated on October 21, 2026 and Compass 55. Map & GPS kit. on October 21, 2026.

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