Comparison

Compass Go by Meyer Sound vs K

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

Head to head
About

Compass Go by Meyer Sound

This iPad app allows audio professionals to remotely control Meyer Sound GALAXY, Galileo, and Callisto processors. It offers portable sound system optimization with features like EQ, delay, gain, and mute adjustments. Save and recall settings for various live sound applications.

Highlights
  • Remote control of audio processors
  • Adjust EQ, delay, gain, and mute
  • Save and recall settings (snapshots)
  • Portable sound system analysis
  • Real-time parameter monitoring
  • Wi-Fi network connectivity
Features
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Compass Go by Meyer Sound is an iPad app designed for audio professionals who are using Meyer Sound’s Compass, GALAXY, Galileo or Callisto processors. For more information on Meyer Sound’s new Galileo GALAXY Network Audio Processor, please visit https://meyersound.com/product/galileo-galaxy/ . Compass Go by Meyer Sound complements the full feature set of the original Compass software for controlling Meyer Sound GALAXY, Galileo and Callisto processors. Compass Go is a dedicated application that will easily connect to any single GALAXY, Galileo or Callisto processor and take advantage of all available controls on the processors including, Parametric EQ, U-Shaping, TruShaping, Delay, Gain, Mute and Meters. Compass Go by Meyer Sound offers a more portable control solution that allows the operator to make changes while moving rapidly through different listening areas and seating locations to analyze by ear the overall effectiveness of the sound system with respect to coverage and quality. For mission critical control during a show a wired interface should always be active, but during setup and adjustment the use of Compass Go by Meyer Sound speeds the workflow considerably. Compass Go’s workflow lets you instantly access and see what adjustments you’ve applied at any control point, so you can easily edit, save, and recall snapshots of user settings that are stored on the local device. Compass Go by Meyer Sound can be used for a wide range of sound reinforcement applications including: • Theme parks • Touring/Live Sound • Planetariums • Cinema • Commercial/Industrial installations • Theatrical Productions • Corporate AV • Houses of Worship • Location-Based Entertainment Simply connect the app to a Galileo GALAXY, Galileo or Galileo Callisto processor on the same Wi-Fi network, and you can seamlessly and accurately optimize your sound system using the following features in any of the Meyer Sound Galileo digital processors: • Adjust system delay, gain, and mute • Manage Meyer Sound shaping EQ, and parametric EQ filter sets • See current parameters status and any adjustments made at any control point • Recall snapshots of prior user settings • Create, edit, and store new snapshot settings in the individual processors • Move about freely without a laptop as you listen for the array coverage and quality from different seats The Compass Go by Meyer Sound app for iPad provides an extension to the Compass Control Software desktop/workstation product and enhances the user experience and workflow efficiency. Meyer Sound requires upgrading Galileo or Callisto devices to firmware version 3.12.0 or GALAXY firmware version 2.8.1 before using Compass Go. Please visit https://meyersound.com/product/compass-go/ for more information.

About

K

Control and manage K-array active subwoofers and amplifiers directly from your mobile device. Adjust output configurations, load presets, route signals, and monitor system performance via Wi-Fi connection.

Highlights
  • Direct management of K-array active subwoofers
  • Control Kommander-KA amplifiers with DSP
  • Wi-Fi connectivity to amplifiers
  • Manage output configuration
  • Load loudspeaker presets
  • Design signal routing
  • Control audio level
  • Monitor system performance
Features
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K-array Connect is the mobile app providing direct managing and control over K-array active subwoofers Thunder-KS and Kommander-KA amplifiers with DSP. Use your mobile device (smartphone or tablet) and connect it Wi-Fi to K-array KS and KA amplifiers with DSP: launch K-array Connect to manage the output configuration, load the loudspeakers presets, design the signal routing, control audio level and monitor the system performance.

Screenshots

K4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: K at 5.0 against Compass Go by Meyer Sound's 4.7. K also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Compass Go by Meyer Sound's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

K holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass Go by Meyer Sound has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass Go by Meyer Sound ships an update every 4 months, K every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Compass Go by Meyer Sound versus K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass Go by Meyer SoundK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeyer SoundK-array s.u.r.l.

Customer experience

Compass Go by Meyer Sound

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

K

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Compass Go by Meyer Sound

No in-app purchases

None

K

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass Go by Meyer Sound free?
Compass Go by Meyer Sound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is K free?
K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Compass Go by Meyer Sound or K?
K is rated higher. Compass Go by Meyer Sound averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while K averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Compass Go by Meyer Sound or K have ads?
Neither Compass Go by Meyer Sound nor K shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass Go by Meyer Sound or K?
Compass Go by Meyer Sound ships an update every 4 months, and K every 2 months. Most recently, Compass Go by Meyer Sound was updated on September 18, 2026 and K on October 2, 2026.

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