My Compass XL vs Altimeter & GPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Compass XL
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Compass XL is a tool to search bearings (azimuth) using the device built-in magnetic sensors and the device GPS. You can also easy switch from true North and magnetic North. The compass accuracy depends on the performance of your device. If it works perfectly, this means your sensors are perfect, too. If it is inaccurate, please check that you aren't being affected by a magnetic field and the sensors become weakened by age.
Altimeter & GPS
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A simple and user-friendly compass app. Not only does it show directions, but it also measures latitude, longitude, and altitude. Ideal for outdoor activities, hiking, and travel. With a clean and intuitive design, it provides accurate location information using GPS. Instantly see your current coordinates and use them with a map for navigation. Designed to be lightweight and smooth, it eliminates unnecessary features, displaying only essential information for easy use by anyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Compass XL at none against Altimeter & GPS's 2. My Compass XL also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Altimeter & GPS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. My Compass XL asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Compass XL ships an update every 18 months, Altimeter & GPS every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Compass XL | Altimeter & GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 10 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raffaele Amuso | kota tada |
In-app purchases
My Compass XL
No in-app purchases
Altimeter & GPS
- Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
Is My Compass XL free?
Is Altimeter & GPS free?
Do My Compass XL or Altimeter & GPS have ads?
Which is updated more often, My Compass XL or Altimeter & GPS?
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