Comparison

Compass/Mobile Problem Locator vs C.Scope Relay

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

Head to head
About

Compass/Mobile Problem Locator

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
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ComSonics’ has integrated the Compass Signal Leakage Platform with the Mobile Problem Locator (MPL). The MPL function provides the cable telecommunications user with the ability to record various types of issues found in the cable plant and other utilities such as power, telephone, gas, and water determined by visual inspection. The new Compass functionality adds a number of options for identifying, storing and forwarding signal leakage to the ComSonics' Genacis server as well as supporting job order maintenance. The CompassMPL app supports the ability to submit signal leaks, construction issues and work order closeouts for signal leakage type problems. Provisions are included for recording the location of cellular towers to help combat LTE interference issues. The CompassMPL app is integrated into the ComSonics’ GENACIS Web application and is therefore capable of interacting with signal leakage data already stored. Using this tool, the user can also customize their problem found and resolution code lists to match their individual preferences. Export file capability is provided for each utility via the web interface. A demo mode is provided to introduce the operation of the CompassMPL. Upon entering into a subscription service with ComSonics and connecting with ComSonics GENACIS server, the application status will change to the live version with full interactivity. The subscription service limits each user to two simultaneous active devices; however, the user can add other devices by deactivating one of the two active devices. The customer is required to contact ComSonics Customer Service to begin the CompassMPL subscription service. After customer signup, the Web application will need to be set up to authenticate potential users of the service. An administrator will need to enter in their user names and passwords that will then be used for their login authentication for the CompassMPL application. Failure to authenticate will disallow connection. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

C.Scope Relay

Features
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Download data in real time with GPS co-ordinates as you carry out a survey. View maps of all the surveys you have carried out as satellite or road maps and email them from the map page. This app works with the CScope PC Toolkit, spreadsheets, and Google Maps, allowing further analysis of the data in the surveys. To use the app you will need a locator which supports Bluetooth and iPhone.

Screenshots

Compass/Mobile Problem Locator4 screens
C.Scope Relay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: C.Scope Relay at every 3 months against Compass/Mobile Problem Locator's every 11 months. Compass/Mobile Problem Locator's advantage is iOS requirement (8.2 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass/Mobile Problem Locator ships an update every 11 months, C.Scope Relay every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Compass/Mobile Problem Locator versus C.Scope Relay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass/Mobile Problem LocatorC.Scope Relay
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComSonics, Inc.C.Scope International Limited

In-app purchases

None

Compass/Mobile Problem Locator

No in-app purchases

None

C.Scope Relay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass/Mobile Problem Locator free?
Compass/Mobile Problem Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is C.Scope Relay free?
C.Scope Relay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass/Mobile Problem Locator or C.Scope Relay have ads?
Neither Compass/Mobile Problem Locator nor C.Scope Relay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass/Mobile Problem Locator or C.Scope Relay?
Compass/Mobile Problem Locator ships an update every 11 months, and C.Scope Relay every 3 months. Most recently, Compass/Mobile Problem Locator was updated on October 2, 2026 and C.Scope Relay on October 7, 2026.

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