iRoadbook vs Compass Point
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRoadbook
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iRoadbook. Where the road ends, there begins the adventure. This App is the Swiss-Army Knife for every one who loves to travel… If you think “Travelling” instead of “Arriving”, this App is made for you. iRoadbook is a a true Digital Roadbook System for iPhone, iPod-Touch and iPad. It will allow you to record a route with "decorated" Waypoints. You can also use this App to follow a recorded route just like you will do with a paper Roadbook. The display of the App supports both Portrait and Landscape to suit all types of assemblies. iRoadbook will always assist you during your trip with enhanced feature like Place Search and Augmented Reality Navigation. No matter whether you are walking, driving a car or a truck, or you are mounting a motorbike, a bike or an horse... iRoadbook is the perfect companion for your adventures & tracks. COCKPIT. - Current GPS position and altitude - Digital Compass - Next Waypoint direction & distance - Distance, Time & Average Speed total and from last reached waypoint NAVIGATOR. - Digital Compass - Instant Speed - Start/Stop/Pause recording - 2 Autozoom modes: whole route or last "x" percent (configurable) - Fullscreen mode - Configurable Map Type & Tracking Mode - It draws your POI’s, your Roadbook, your current route and a linear path to the next Waypoint (if any). - Switch to 3D view with Augmented Reality (it shows you POI’s and the path over real world camera view) ORGANIZER (Roadbook Management). - Edit, Rename & Delete Roadbooks - Share Roadbooks via iTunes, AirDrop, E-mail, iMessage, Twitter, Facebook and more … ROADBOOK EDITOR. - Edit name, Author, Country code, Vehicle Type, Difficulty Level, Description & Notes - Switch between Waypoints list and full Trackpoints list - It shows Waypoints in a special view suitable for navigation WAYPOINT EDITOR. - You can switch a point from Trackpoint to Waypoint and back at any time you want, just with a single tap - Symbols. You can choose from 2 preloaded libraries of symbols for “Course" and “Attention" or you can just hand draw them by yourself - Add info & Notes for each waypoint - Photos. You can decorate a Waypoint taking a photo with your camera or choosing one from your photo album. Taken pictures can optionally be exported to your roll. - Reverse Geocoding. Obtain the full address and locality of a Waypoint PLACES. - Find Points-of-Interest or everything you need to search near you, within a configurable radius. - Show Place Details and jump to Google Maps or Web Site (if any). - Locate places on your map or open them with Apple "Maps" Application to get driving directions. - Share Places (in .VCF format) via AirDrop, E-mail, iMessage, Twitter, Facebook and more … SETTINGS. - User Name - Map Type - Tracking Mode - Zoom Span - Distance Filter - Waypoint Accuracy - Sound & Voice - Save Photos - Place Search Radius - Simulated Heading - Turn Sensitivity - Background recording (*) - Road Signs enhancement SMART NAVIGATION SYSTEM. - Automatically detects and interpolate "missing" Trackpoints (in case of GPS signal lost) - Automatically detects and remove "redundant" Trackpoints to reduce overall Roadbook size - Automatically detects "Turning Points" and shows them on your camera - Automatically adapts Location Manager desired accuracy on the basis of battery state (plugged/unplugged) and level - Automatically autosaves your recording every 60 seconds. - Simulated Heading allows the system to ignore the internal compass and to simulate the heading using bearing angle between consecutive Trackpoints. Useful in those situations when the internal compass is not working properly (e.g. strong magnetic interferences) - Configurable "Waypoint Accuracy" to detect when a Waypoint has been reached (*) Recording precision may be reduced in background.
Compass Point
This app provides a clear and simple compass with a large display for easy readability. It offers accurate degree headings for instant orientation, making it ideal for navigation and general use.
- Super simple design
- Huge, easy-to-read display
- Accurate degree headings
- Minimalist interface
- Instant orientation
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Compass Point-Degree Direction: The essential, straightforward compass app designed for ultimate readability. Get a precise bearing instantly. This app strips away the clutter, giving you a huge, easy-to-read display that shows your current direction and degree heading. It’s the perfect, simple tool for finding your way, whether you're hiking, navigating, or just orienting yourself. Key Features: • Super Simple Design: Focuses only on the essentials for instant orientation. • Huge Display: Read your compass heading clearly, even at a glance. • Accurate Degrees: Provides precise, real-time directional feedback. • Minimalist n Awesome: A clean interface that is both functional and beautifully designed. Download Compass Point-Degree Direction and always know where you stand.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: iRoadbook at none against Compass Point's shown. iRoadbook also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 59 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iRoadbook ships an update every 2 months, Compass Point every 59 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRoadbook | Compass Point |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 59 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roberto O. Buratti | Aishvarya Sadasivam |
In-app purchases
iRoadbook
No in-app purchases
Compass Point
No in-app purchases







