# Compass 54 Pro — user reviews > 85 indexed App Store user reviews of Compass 54 Pro by Elen Bekzadyan, rated 3.20/5 from 43 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-54-pro/id458958949/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-54-pro/id458958949.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 16 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 14 ## What do users think of Compass 54 Pro? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Accurate compass readings - 👍 Precise coordinates shown - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 👍 Good for orienteering - 👍 Works without Wi-Fi/3G - 👍 Visually appealing design **Cons** - 😠 Insanely annoying ads - 😠 Ads capture the phone - 😠 Paid version still has ads - 😠 App crashes frequently - 😠 Weather section not working - 😠 No internet connection errors - 😠 Inconsistent readings on different devices - 😠 Magnetic north issues - 😠 Paid for pro, still prompted to pay - 😠 Useless in the wild due to ads - 😠 Not suitable for emergencies - 😠 Poor maintenance - 😠 Distracting jitter in compass dial - 😠 In-app purchase issues - 😠 Does not rotate to landscape - 😠 Altimeter and temperature not working - 😠 Speedometer not functioning - 😠 Location services require 'always' setting - 😠 No calibration settings - 😠 Inaccurate readings - 😠 No support available **Commonly reported bugs** - Weather section shows 'No Internet Connection' despite being online - App crashes when enabling camera flash - Homes.com ad locks display on newer devices - Camera tab doesn't properly switch settings - Compass dial jumps or jitters - In-app purchase requires multiple attempts and restore - App crashes on iPhone 12 & iPad 6 - Compass works only when Wi-Fi is off - Inconsistent results between iPad and iPhone - Magnetic north doesn't work - Map doesn't work in Pro version - Storm Ap advertisement opens every time - Cannot remove ads in Pro version - Heading +/- 180 degrees - Heading varies by 35-40 degrees between devices - Altimeter and temperature not received after update - App needs constant recalibration - Altimeter and coordinate display do not function in Pro - Location services require 'always' setting - Cannot calibrate properly - North indication is 180 degrees off - Map shows entire US, nav button unclear - Speedo, altimeter, weather conditions show N/A - +/- 40 degrees inaccuracy - Speedo does not work - Altimeter does not work on iPad 2 - GPS information linking problems - North is off by 40 degrees on iPad - Weather, altitude do not display on iPad - Compass interference warnings are too prominent - North arrow is 45 degrees from actual north - Temp does not work - Compass does not point North on iPad - Altimeter does not work - Speedometer does not function - Figure 8 calibration needed every time - Speed part stays blank - Travels at 5.98 MPH while stationary **Most requested features** - More updates and features - More child-friendly themes - Show elevation - More detailed weather (5-day forecast, hourly temps) - Switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit - Rotate to landscape mode on iPads and larger iPhones - Add analog clock instead of GMT - Manual declination settings - Option to change from DMS to decimal - Save current location feature - More options in settings (metric/imperial mix) ## Newest reviews (10 of 85) ### 2/5 — Weather forecast keeps saying no internet connection even though I’m online and flash doesn’t work *2025-06-02, version 3.2.8* Weather section doesn’t work it’s thinking I’m offline but I’m online any ides please fix it and also the app crashes when I enable camera flash fix that also ### 4/5 — Also showing no internet when I do. *2022-02-05, version 3.2.8* On iPhone 13 pro with 1 GB fiber, no internet? Needs fixed. Tried turning off wireless, VPN and more -no go. ### 3/5 — ok; not suitable for relying on in emergencies *2021-07-25, version 3.2.6* With the latest more-or-less recent update today, this app is evidently still being maintained; but, not well-maintained. The prominent weather tab feature still currently doesn’t work: it still spuriously reports, “No Internet Connection”. A very prominent camera tab feature (repeatedly) doesn’t properly switch from “High” or “Max” settings back to “Norm”, without one closing and reopening the app. The compass dial seems to sometimes jump around or present distracting jitter, that can make it difficult to obtain a clear reading. (However, I don’t know whether more smoothing of the dial motion would be helpful or ultimately beneficial in actually obtaining accurate and precise readings.) [For example (oldest devices): iPhone 5s, latest version of iOS 12.] Today, on the latest app version released today, on another, auxiliary App Store account, the in-app purchase to remove ads on an iPad mini 2 (iOS 12) required two purchase attempts (with the password confirmed entered correctly both times), and then also a restore of the successful purchase, before the app actually registered that the purchase had been made. (Similar unbelievably ridiculous behavior was previously reported in the field on other accounts, but not confirmed by me until now.) Also, it would sometimes be very, very helpful if this app could rotate to display in landscape mode on iPads, and on iPhone + and iPhone Max models, but annoyingly, it still does not. I originally bought copies of this “Pro” version of this app for the personal App Store accounts of each and every member of our team, so we would all have a consistent compass app for use on our iPhones, iPads, iPad Pros, and iPad minis, particularly for use in emergencies; and so we wouldn’t have to deal with in-app purchases, and restoring in-app purchases after changing to new devices. That turns out to have been a poor decision on my part. This “Pro” app version was later changed, such that it now requires an in-app purchase, otherwise its practical use is crippled by overwhelming ads. That became an unacceptably severe hinderance and distraction during an emergency, because either the added in-app purchase had not yet been made on individual accounts (or had been expired/replaced by the developer?), or had not yet been restored since the last device swaps and/or device backup restores, etc. In an emergency, a compass is something that simply ought to just work. (At least as a compass!) Not require fiddling with making, updating, or restoring in-app purchases, or switching to a different app, or digging out and switching to a different device or backup compass, etc. If an app developer wants to have an in-app purchase tip-jar to accept casual and grateful donations; and/or, to add supplementary or complementary features (like in-app weather and photos, or custom app icons, for example) behind an in-app purchase pay wall requiring additional payment, fine. But, not being able to simply and immediately use your previously bought and paid-for compass when you most need it in an emergency, is entirely unacceptable. I ought not have to remember and remind my team to regularly and proactively check that our compass app is working before it might be needed. Our checklists are long enough already. Purely out of resulting annoyance, I’ve been holding off purchasing this app for a new team member’s new iPad Pro, iPad mini 5, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The iPhone has Apple’s compass app; the iPads have various mapping software installed with built-in compasses; and we also all have primary and backup magnetic compasses—all of which are far more reliable than this app has proven to be when we’ve needed it. Our team is presently seeking another, more appropriate compass app to standardize on for our purposes. ### 4/5 — Weather section stopped working! *2021-07-03, version 3.2.5* All and all a very good app. However for some reason the weather section of the app suddenly decided to stop working. It keeps saying i have no internet connection. Which i do. So what’s up? Also absolutely no help or support to even report a problem. ### 4/5 — true north and magnetic north are still switched *2021-06-04, version 3.2.3* where I am on the East coast Magnetic north should be 11 degrees left of true north. In LA magnetic north is to the right of true north. Magnetic north is over Canada. ### 2/5 — Ruined by most intrusive forced ads *2020-11-15, version 3.2.2* A nice compass BUT holy over the top intrusive ads. Forced ads like you’ve never seen before on any other app. Basically it’s unusable in the free version. If you don’t intend on forking over $3 to upgrade don’t even bother trying it. ### 5/5 — Good *2019-09-30, version 3.1* Good, the apartment's showing you the right thing. With a map is convenient. ### 5/5 — Cool *2019-09-30, version 3.1* The compass shows the direction very precisely. I recommend downloading, sometimes useful. ### 4/5 — 💪💪💪 *2019-09-30, version 3.1* The application is not bad, the compass hand is not always visible, so 4.I think is good apps. ### 5/5 — Ok *2019-09-30, version 3.1* Tried up to ten different compasses, this one showed the true north. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — The ads are insanely annoying *2026-04-18, version 3.2.8* You get a few seconds of compass then the ads start up. ### 1/5 — No Longer Useable *2024-09-17, version 3.2.8* As I see others have commented re the same issue, I’ll be brief. I purchased this when I had a 6S. When I attempt to access it with my 13, a Homes.com add locks the display. So somebody is still paying the developer for a now defective product. Homes.com should wise up… ### 1/5 — Ads make this useless! *2024-02-09, version 3.2.8* I purchased this as the compass with the best functionality for my needs. It is now useless because of the ads that capture my phone instead of the compass function I need and paid for. Why on earth do you think anyone searching for North in the wilderness has any interest in buying a video game at that particular moment?!?!?! Very disappointed, you have ruined a very good App. ### 1/5 — Utter rubbish. Getting my money back. *2023-12-11, version 3.2.8* Waste of money. Don’t buy! ### 1/5 — Paid once and now being told to pay again. *2023-02-05, version 3.2.8* I bought the pro edition a few years back and now am being prompted to pay to remove ads. Next it will be a monthly charge. No thanks. ### 1/5 — Crashes *2020-12-15, version 3.2.2* Still waiting on a reply 🤨 ================== I have an iPhone 12 & iPad 6, just downloaded “Compass 54 Pro” and they both crash I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled but still crashes also indicates No Internet Connection await your reply- ✔️ I have just noticed, if I turn my wifi off the compass works without crashing ???? Await your reply 😳 ### 1/5 — Inconsistent results with iPad *2020-08-28, version 3.2.2* I downloaded this app to both my iPad and iPhone. Lined up side by side the readings disagree by more than 80-degrees. Not sure what the problem is, but seems most inaccurate on the iPad when comparing to other compass apps. ### 1/5 — Magnetic north doesn’t work. *2020-07-10, version 3.2* The magnetic north still doesn’t work..! Apparently nobody reads these reviews..! This is the worse app for getting any help. ### 1/5 — The spamming of ads *2020-04-05, version 3.1* The reason for the one star review is the spamming of ads it’s so annoying and I would never use it in the wild because of the ads ### 1/5 — Many ads *2019-05-24, version 3.1* The app says free but it is not. You can’t do anything with out many ads popping up. $2.99 to remove ads. Save your time. Deleting. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Niko *2019-10-11, version 3.1* It's the only precise compass app I've ever seen in App Store! ### 5/5 — Danil *2019-10-10, version 3.1* Good app. I'd like to ask for more updates and features. ### 5/5 — Cool *2019-10-10, version 3.1* Good One. The best part is that it shows precise coordinates. ### 5/5 — Марк *2019-10-09, version 3.1* Just what I needed. Thanks to the developers. ### 5/5 — Cool *2019-10-07, version 3.1* My kid really likes playing with your compass! Waiting for more child-friendly themes for my kid! :D ### 5/5 — GG *2019-10-07, version 3.1* The app is great. It's not the first day I use this app and it almost always shows exact coordinates. Simple and easy to use. ### 5/5 — Кола *2019-10-06, version 3.1* I like the app, it helps me in many places for orienteering. ### 5/5 — Alsu Amirova *2019-10-05, version 3.1* I liked the application ### 5/5 — Ma_ru *2019-10-04, version 3.1* It's a little slow, but it's okay. On my iPhone 7 it works perfectly, the main thing is to keep the magnets out of the vicinity.🤗 ### 5/5 — Yes! *2019-10-04, version 3.1* It works great, thanks to the developers! Love😍😍 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-18.*