Compass Map@ vs GPS Coordinates
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass Map@
This application combines a compass with augmented reality mapping to display your GPS information, including address, coordinates, altitude, and speed. It offers features like flashlight, photo-taking capabilities, and adjustable map layers. The compass accurately shows cardinal directions and north.
- Augmented Reality Map
- Current Location GPS Data
- Compass with True/Magnetic North
- Flashlight
- Take Photos
- Change Map Layers
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Compass Map combine Compass and Augmented Reality Map, when you press "current location". your GPS information(address,latitude,longitude,altitude,speed) will be shown on the map. Map function: - Augmented Reality - Flashlight - Can take a photo - Can change Map layers - current address will show on the Map - if there are network,the address will update periodically - if there are GPS, altitude and speed will update periodically Compass function: - shows direction of north, south, east and west - shows the true north,magnetic north - Large numbers and large rotating bezel - It’s FREE
GPS Coordinates
Easily find latitude, longitude, address, and altitude for any location on the map. Supports multiple coordinate systems and route planning with distance calculation. Save favorite spots and share map views.
- Get location details by tapping the map
- Plan routes with multiple points
- Save favorite locations with iCloud backup
- Support for WGS-84, GCJ-02, and BD-09 coordinate systems
- Search for places
- Traffic and satellite map layers
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Map Latitude & Longitude Assistant helps you quickly check a place’s latitude/longitude, address, and altitude right on the map. It also supports coordinate conversions (WGS‑84 / GCJ‑02 / BD‑09). Great for surveying, field work, and outdoor trips. Features: - Tap a spot to get latitude/longitude, address, and altitude - Build a route with multiple points and see distance - Save favorites with iCloud backup - Long‑press to drop a pin quickly - Coordinate systems: WGS‑84, GCJ‑02 (Mars), BD‑09 (Baidu) - Search places - Traffic & satellite map layers - Share the current map page
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass Map@ at none against GPS Coordinates's 1. Compass Map@ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. GPS Coordinates sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compass Map@ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass Map@ ships an update every 3 months, GPS Coordinates every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Map@ | GPS Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yuan hung Huang | ErxiangHeyi Information |
Customer experience
Compass Map@
GPS Coordinates
In-app purchases
Compass Map@
No in-app purchases
GPS Coordinates
- LifeTime$6.99
Questions
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