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24 alternatives to Compass Maps

GPS for scenic drives, get from A to B the most scenic way

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Compass Maps launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Ask Maps by Google▲380
Ask Maps questions, drive with immersive navigation.
Mar 2026 · blog.google · its alternatives →
2
That Way▲80
Never miss a turn again
2023 · thatway.app · its alternatives →
3
Footpath 4▲103
Map routes with your finger, get turn-by-turn directions
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
4
Footpath▲194
Plan exact travel routes with the trace of your finger 🗺️
2018 · footpathapp.com · its alternatives →
5
What’s in that direction?▲129
A compass that shows landmarks, sunrise/sunset + golden hour
Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
6
Scenic▲101
Motorcycle navigation for adventure riders
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
7
Wikiloc Outdoor Navigation GPS▲66
Offline topographical maps and crowdsourced trail guides
2019 · wikiloc.com · its alternatives →
8
Google Maps 4.0▲270
New material design brings bold graphics and fluid motion
2014 · google.com · its alternatives →
9
Time Map by Mapbox▲188
Rethinking maps based on time to travel
2017 · labs.mapbox.com · its alternatives →
10
Polarsteps for Android▲72
Automatically track your journeys on a stunning map 🌍
2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
11
Online Compass▲106
Use an online compass to instantly find true north and live direction in seconds. Fast, no app needed - turn your phone into a real compass.
2024 · onlinecompass.io · its alternatives →
12
Polarsteps▲131
Automatically track your journeys on a stunning map
2015 · polarsteps.com · its alternatives →
13
Tiny FOSS Compass and Navigation App (<2MB)▲137
Hey HN, This is a follow-up to our original Show HN post, where I launched the first version of MBCompass. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44155741 Since then, I've added several features based on user feedback and community input... I just released v1.1.9 of MBCompass - Minimal, FOSS compass and navigation app. New in this version: - Theme toggling (Dark/Light) controlled via settings - Fix current location arrow visibility - Compass accuracy alerts - Sensor status indicator - Explicit button for showing the GPS current location - Smooth transitions and many more..…
Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
14
RoadGoat▲92
Find your perfect travel place
2021 · its alternatives →
15
onTracks▲67
Two vibrating intuitive GPS watches ⌚️ ⌚️
2018 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
16
Citymapper 11▲100
CLUB features are now available to all
2023 · citymapper.com · its alternatives →
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Compass that points you to a photo's EXIF location▲120
Open any geotagged photo and navigate to the exact place where it was taken. A compass for your photos. Free iPhone app. Works with Photos, Messages, and any image with location data.
2015 · getphotofind.com · its alternatives →
18
Online compass in your browser▲93
Discover direction instantly, right in your browser.
2023 · onlinedigitalcompass.com · its alternatives →
19
Gaia GPS▲73
Trail maps for all your adventures
2019 · gaiagps.com · its alternatives →
20
Journey▲100
A CarPlay enabled, OBD compatible, road trip tracker
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
21
Westeros Map in Google Maps Style▲65
Now we only need turn-by-turn directions on the Kings Road.
2015 · etsy.com · its alternatives →
22
Scenic Routes GPT▲7
Get from A to B the most scenic way
2024 · chatgpt.com · its alternatives →
23
TravelStreetview▲61
Locate your travel pics on StreetView
2018 · its alternatives →
24
Compass▲2
Easy to use compass to find direction and location
2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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