Comparison

Pirate Magnetic Compass vs Mob Armor GPS

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

Head to head
About

Pirate Magnetic Compass

This app uses your device's magnetic sensor to display cardinal directions and angle markings in degrees. It helps you navigate by aligning the compass rose with true north, south, east, and west.

Highlights
  • Magnetic sensor navigation
  • Cardinal directions display
  • Angle markings in degrees
  • Azimuth and bearing display
  • Stationary reference frame
Features
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Pirate compass is a free compass app, which uses the magnetic sensor of your device to help you navigate. It is stationary relative to the surface of the earth. The frame of reference defines the four cardinal directions – north, south, east, and west. When the compass is in use, the rose is aligned with the real directions in the frame of reference, so, for example, the "N" mark on the rose really points to the north. In addition to the rose, angle markings in degrees are shown on the compass app. North corresponds to zero degrees, and the angles increase clockwise, so east is 90 degrees, south is 180, and west is 270. These numbers allow the compass to show azimuths or bearings, which are commonly stated in this notation. -Taken from Wikipedia * This is an ad supported version. Ads will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

About

Mob Armor GPS

This powerful off-road tracking app offers real-time GPS location tracking without cellular service. It allows users to mark routes, save tracks, and share them easily. Choose from satellite or terrain maps and access detailed performance data for your adventures.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS tracking without cellular service
  • Save and organize tracks into folders
  • Share tracks and routes
  • Offline map downloads
  • Satellite and Terrain map options
  • Performance Mode for racers
  • Import and edit GPX files
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Welcome to Mob Armor GPS - A powerful off-road tracking app designed to be incredibly fast, user friendly, and reliable. This next generation GPS software will track your location in real time without cellular service or WiFi*. The modern user interface and streamlined features convey information faster than any other GPS app and will let you explore the world around you safely. Only $19.99/year for access to the complete feature set. There is no annoying login required, just open, start tracking, and go! While tracking, you can leave geo-tagged icons on your tracks for pre-running or general route safety marking. When tracking is done, easily save and organise tracks into folders for quick reference later. Share tracks and routes for pre-running, racing, or general exploration via email, airdrop, or SMS. Choose between Satellite maps, or Terrain maps to suit your needs. To save maps offline, connect to WiFi or the cellular network and pre-view the section you wish to save. View the maps at all levels needed when before going offline, the maps will be stored locally to the device and can then be accessed in the field. Feature list: Tracking/Routes - Fast and Streamlined tracking will leave a trail of “breadcrumbs” that will allow you to move freely without concern of finding your way back to origin. Speed, distance, and elevation data is collected for each track. Turn Tracks into Routes and organise them in folders to keep all your favourite off-road locations and race files easy to access and share. Performance Mode - Performance Mode is designed for racers to provide more information, and remove the possible problems associated with touchscreen in race environments. Range Rings - These rings are accessed in the race mode menu and help users see distances as they approach turns and way-points. Latitude & Longitude - Enter in coordinates in Decimal Degrees format to drop a pin to find exact points of interest. GPS Configurations - Change between internal GPS receiver and the Dual Sky pro XGPS160 receiver via Bluetooth. Check GPS status and current Lat/Long coordinates to share. Map Options - Choose between Satellite Image Maps, or standard maps to help with situational awareness. Race Features now includes the ability to import GPX files and edit waypoint flag/icon. Add/edit texts and create geofence voice announcements. To access the complete guide on "how to" with Mob Armor GPS, search us on YouTube and visit our website to access the user manual. For phone and tablet mounting, powering, and protection solutions visit us at our website. www.mobarmor.com Subscription Purchase: COMPLETE APP FEATURES AVAILABLE FOR 1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION FOR $19.99 (Automatically renewed until canceled) AUTOMATIC RENEWAL FEATURE Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and will automatically renew one year after the initial purchase was made unless auto-renew is turned off. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above. Current subscribers may not be canceled during the active subscription period but you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes account settings after purchase. Please refer to the following terms and conditions for auto renewal subscription https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ GPS / Power endnotes: This is a powerful GPS system and requires proper access to power for prolonged use. *Mobile devices that are only capable of WiFi do not have an internal GPS receiver. An external GPS receiver will be needed to use application properly.* The ability to save satellite maps/terrain maps to your device for offline use requires a solid connection to Wifi or hotspot. Saved maps are cached locally for up to 30 days. Battery Life Warning: Continuous use of GPS in the background can dramatically reduce battery run time.

Screenshots

Pirate Magnetic Compass1 screens
Mob Armor GPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mob Armor GPS at 68% against Pirate Magnetic Compass's 0%. Mob Armor GPS also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (34 vs 2). Pirate Magnetic Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 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. Mob Armor GPS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Pirate Magnetic Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mob Armor GPS holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mob Armor GPS has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Pirate Magnetic Compass's written reviews are positive against 68% of Mob Armor GPS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pirate Magnetic Compass ships an update every 5 days, Mob Armor GPS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pirate Magnetic Compass versus Mob Armor GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPirate Magnetic CompassMob Armor GPS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.3 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews68.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings234 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.1 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaloyan BeshevSolve It Marketing Company LLC

Customer experience

Pirate Magnetic Compass

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Mob Armor GPS

All ratings34 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

None

Pirate Magnetic Compass

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mob Armor GPS

Subscriptions1
  • CompleteFeature Set1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pirate Magnetic Compass free?
Pirate Magnetic Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mob Armor GPS free?
Mob Armor GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pirate Magnetic Compass or Mob Armor GPS?
Mob Armor GPS is rated higher. Pirate Magnetic Compass averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mob Armor GPS averages 4.3 from 34 ratings.
Do Pirate Magnetic Compass or Mob Armor GPS have ads?
Neither Pirate Magnetic Compass nor Mob Armor GPS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pirate Magnetic Compass or Mob Armor GPS?
Pirate Magnetic Compass ships an update every 5 days, and Mob Armor GPS every 6 months. Most recently, Pirate Magnetic Compass was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mob Armor GPS on November 6, 2026.

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