Compass Map@ vs Compass Pro
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
Compass Pro
This tool provides precise directional guidance and detailed geographic data, including altitude, latitude, and longitude. It features GPS tracking, a heatmap of visited locations, and camera overlays for easy location recording. Ideal for outdoor activities, photography, and surveying.
- Precise direction and location data
- Altitude, latitude, and longitude display
- GPS tracking with heatmap
- Camera overlay with location info
- Offline compass functionality
- Sunrise, sunset, and moon phase tracking
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A precise and professional compass and location tracking tool that utilizes multi-source data from networks, GPS, and mobile sensors to provide high-accuracy geographic location information. It not only helps you quickly determine direction but also displays real-time data such as latitude and longitude, altitude, magnetic field strength, atmospheric pressure, and more. Ideal for outdoor adventures, photography, and surveying. Features: - Quickly obtain latitude, longitude, altitude, real-time atmospheric pressure, magnetic field intensity, and other environmental data. - Detailed recording of altitude data with trend charts for daily altitude changes. - GPS tracking of visited locations, displayed as a heatmap. - Overlay compass, latitude, and longitude information in camera mode for easy location recording and sharing. - Bar charts displaying daily step count and distance. - View sunrise and sunset times, moon phases, and boiling point of water for your current location. Key Highlights: - Track Map: High-precision map display for intuitive viewing of your location and surroundings. - Comprehensive Route Recording: Logs all outdoor activity routes for easy review and analysis. - Altitude Tracking: Records daily altitude changes and tracks the highest and lowest altitudes reached. - Offline Functionality: Compass works even without network or GPS signals. Whether you’re hiking, camping, surveying, or photographing, this professional compass and location tool provides accurate navigation and real-time monitoring to meet the needs of outdoor professionals. The app is available for free, but we also offer additional features for users who require them through in-app purchases or subscriptions. Regarding subscriptions: - You can cancel the subscription anytime. - Upon confirmation of purchase, payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. - The subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - After purchase, you can manage and cancel subscriptions through your Account Settings on the App Store. Usage Notes: - Location permissions are required to access latitude, longitude, and geographic information. - Camera permissions are required for the watermark camera feature. - Health permissions are required for step count and distance tracking charts. Privacy Statement: User data is stored locally. If iCloud sync is enabled, data will be synced to the user’s iCloud but will not be uploaded anywhere else. Terms of Service: https://kuangbaoat.github.io/compasspro/termsofservice.html Contact Us: kuangbaoat@163.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Compass Map@ at none against Compass Pro's 3. Compass Map@ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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. Compass Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Compass Map@ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass Map@ ships an update every 3 months, Compass Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Map@ | Compass Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yuan hung Huang | 群华 赵 |
Customer experience
Compass Map@
Compass Pro
In-app purchases
Compass Map@
No in-app purchases
Compass Pro
- PRO3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- PRO7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$14.99
Questions
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