# Compass/Mobile Problem Locator vs TrackerView

The clearest difference is rating: Compass/Mobile Problem Locator at 5.0 against TrackerView's 4.3. TrackerView's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Compass/Mobile Problem Locator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrackerView has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Compass/Mobile Problem Locator ships an update every 11 months, TrackerView every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass/Mobile Problem Locator | TrackerView |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compassmobile-problem-locator/id892898062/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackerview/id1042101524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 9.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComSonics, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/489593509) | [Springbok Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042101522) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass/Mobile Problem Locator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compassmobile-problem-locator/id892898062)

This app allows telecommunications users to record and report various issues found in cable plants and other utilities. It integrates with a web application to store and forward signal leakage data, supporting job order maintenance and construction issue reporting. A demo mode is available, with full functionality unlocked via a subscription service.

**Highlights:** Record utility issues (cable, power, gas, water), Report signal leakage and construction problems, Integrates with ComSonics GENACIS web application, Supports job order maintenance, Customizable issue and resolution code lists, Cellular tower location recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TrackerView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackerview/id1042101524)

This application allows users to document and view waveform data captured from specific Springbok Instruments Time Domain Reflectometers. It supports devices like the "Tracker Pro" and "Light Tracker" for waveform analysis.

**Highlights:** Waveform documentation, Waveform viewing, Supports Tracker Pro TDR, Supports Light Tracker OTDR, Data capture analysis

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass/Mobile Problem Locator free?

Compass/Mobile Problem Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TrackerView free?

TrackerView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Compass/Mobile Problem Locator or TrackerView?

Compass/Mobile Problem Locator is rated higher. Compass/Mobile Problem Locator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TrackerView averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Compass/Mobile Problem Locator or TrackerView have ads?

Neither Compass/Mobile Problem Locator nor TrackerView shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass/Mobile Problem Locator or TrackerView?

Compass/Mobile Problem Locator ships an update every 11 months, and TrackerView every 4 weeks. Most recently, Compass/Mobile Problem Locator was updated on October 2, 2026 and TrackerView on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*