Comparison

GPS Tracker vs Compass X

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

Head to head
About

GPS Tracker

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High quality and simple to use app that displays your current location, direction of way and automatically determines the closest address with coordinates (longitude, latitude). Can be used for hiking, orienteering or not to be lost at unknown area. Know where you are with one touch! Disclaimer for battery use "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."

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Compass X

Features
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Compass X turns your iPhone into a professional-grade outdoor instrument panel. Whether you're hiking remote trails, exploring new terrain, or documenting expeditions β€” every sensor you need is right here. PRECISION COMPASS β€’ True North & Magnetic North with real-time heading in degrees β€’ Cardinal & intercardinal direction labels β€’ Heading accuracy indicator β€’ Bubble level tool with pitch & roll measurement GPS TRACK RECORDER β€’ Record your route with live distance, duration, speed & elevation stats β€’ Pause, resume, and save tracks with full history β€’ Share detailed route cards with map snapshot & elevation profile β€’ Navigate back to your starting point at any time β€’ Save and manage waypoints along your route OFFLINE MAPS β€’ Download map tiles for areas with no signal β€’ Automatic caching with smart 50 MB storage management β€’ Switch between standard and satellite views WEATHER STATION β€’ Current conditions: temperature, humidity, wind, UV index & pressure β€’ 24-hour forecast with hourly breakdown β€’ 7-day forecast for trip planning β€’ Powered by Open-Meteo β€” no API key needed SENSOR DASHBOARD β€’ Altitude (GPS & barometric) β€’ Atmospheric pressure (hPa) β€’ Temperature, humidity & UV index β€’ Estimated oxygen content based on elevation β€’ Live GPS coordinates with reverse geocoding DATA-STAMPED CAMERA β€’ Overlay GPS coordinates, altitude, date & weather on photos β€’ Document trail conditions, landmarks, or wildlife with location proof β€’ Auto-save to your photo library MORSE CODE FLASHLIGHT β€’ Convert text to Morse code light signals β€’ Adjustable blink speed β€’ Quick-torch mode for emergencies β€’ Full Morse reference chart DESIGNED FOR THE OUTDOORS β€’ Tactical dark interface optimized for sunlight readability β€’ Minimal battery drain with smart sensor management β€’ Background GPS tracking during route recording β€’ Works without internet β€” core features fully offline Perfect for hikers, mountaineers, trail runners, backpackers, geocachers, surveyors, and anyone who explores the outdoors. #Important Note: A payment is needed to access all features below: GPS TRACK RECORDER OFFLINE MAPS WEATHER STATION SENSOR DASHBOARD β€’ Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β€’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. β€’ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. β€’ Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. *Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *Privacy Policy: https://airy-pipe-041.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-for-Compass-X-32b59ade5d798003b0aef3dd744e1f7e?pvs=74

Screenshots

GPS Tracker1 screens
Compass X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS Tracker at none against Compass X's 1. GPS Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). Compass X's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Compass X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GPS Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Compass X fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
GPS Tracker versus Compass X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS TrackerCompass X
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermargaret kovatchOnur Mercan

In-app purchases

None

GPS Tracker

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Compass X

One-time1
  • Access All$29.99

Questions

Is GPS Tracker free?
GPS Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass X free?
Compass X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GPS Tracker or Compass X have ads?
GPS Tracker shows ads; Compass X does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Tracker or Compass X?
GPS Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Compass X fortnightly. Most recently, GPS Tracker was updated on November 6, 2026 and Compass X on November 5, 2026.

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