Comparison

Compass Map@ vs Compass Pro

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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Compass Map@2 screens
Compass Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Compass Map@ versus Compass Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass Map@Compass Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryuan hung Huang群华 赵

Customer experience

Compass Map@

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

Compass Pro

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

None

Compass Map@

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Compass Pro

Subscriptions2
  • PRO3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PRO7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Compass Map@ free?
Compass Map@ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass Pro free?
Compass Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Compass Map@ or Compass Pro have ads?
Compass Pro shows ads; Compass Map@ does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass Map@ or Compass Pro?
Compass Map@ ships an update every 3 months, and Compass Pro every 4 months. Most recently, Compass Map@ was updated on October 1, 2026 and Compass Pro on October 6, 2026.

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