Comparison

Compass Map@ vs Compass XL

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality Map
  • Current Location GPS Data
  • Compass with True/Magnetic North
  • Flashlight
  • Take Photos
  • Change Map Layers
Features
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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

About

Compass XL

This app provides a large, clear compass display for easy navigation in any environment. It offers multiple styles, North modes, and location-based place names, with offline functionality. An optional Pro upgrade unlocks ad removal, bearing lock, and specialized display modes.

Highlights
  • Large, clear compass display
  • True North and Magnetic North modes
  • Location-based place names
  • Offline functionality
  • Bearing Lock (Pro)
  • Night Vision Mode (Pro)
Features
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Know exactly where you are. Know exactly where you are heading. Compass XL gives you a large, precise compass designed for clarity and confidence in any environment. Your phone has a compass, but it is small and hard to read. Compass XL replaces it with bold, oversized displays that you can read at a glance — in bright sunlight, in darkness, or in motion. No internet required. No account needed. Open the app and go. FREE FEATURES: - Two compass styles: Classic and Minimal - True North and Magnetic North modes - Smooth, responsive heading display - Location-based place names - Dark mode support - Haptic feedback at cardinal points - Optimized for iPhone and iPad UPGRADE TO PRO: One purchase. Everything unlocked. No subscription. - Remove Ads — A clean, focused compass with nothing between you and your heading. - Bearing Lock — Lock any heading and follow it with confidence. A haptic pulse tells you when you are aligned. Stay on course without constantly watching the screen. - Night Vision Mode — A red-spectrum display that preserves your night-adapted eyes. Essential for stargazing, camping, and nighttime navigation. - Three additional compass styles: - Large Display — Maximum size for effortless reading at any distance - Military — Tactical precision with real-time altitude - Maritime — Nautical design with real-time altitude ADDITIONAL FEATURES: - GPS altitude display - Heading accuracy indicator - Magnetic declination data - Share your heading, coordinates, and location - Works entirely offline DESIGNED FOR: - Hikers, campers, and trail runners - Sailors and marine navigation - Military and tactical personnel - Stargazers and astronomers - Seniors and anyone who values readability - Surveyors and field professionals - Emergency preparedness - Everyday orientation in unfamiliar places Your direction. Your confidence. Your compass.

Screenshots

Compass Map@2 screens
Compass XL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass Map@ at none against Compass XL's 1. Compass Map@ also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Compass XL's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Compass XL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compass Map@ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass Map@ ships an update every 3 months, Compass XL every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Compass Map@ versus Compass XL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass Map@Compass XL
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryuan hung HuangMobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLC

Customer experience

Compass Map@

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Compass XL

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%

In-app purchases

None

Compass Map@

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass XL

One-time1
  • Compass Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Compass Map@ free?
Compass Map@ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass XL free?
Compass XL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Compass Map@ or Compass XL have ads?
Neither Compass Map@ nor Compass XL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass Map@ or Compass XL?
Compass Map@ ships an update every 3 months, and Compass XL every 9 days. Most recently, Compass Map@ was updated on September 12, 2026 and Compass XL on September 19, 2026.

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