# Compass mini — Elegant Tool for Direction

> Minimalist compass and location data tool with offline support and widgets. (iPhone/iPad app by 鑫 吴.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-mini/id6443833141 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [鑫 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439411405)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 59 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2022-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-mini/id6443833141/reviews.md

## What is Compass mini?

Compass mini is an elegant and minimalist compass tool. You can use it to get the current location's altitude, barometric, and coordinate information, and identify direction.

- Clean and lightweight, usable offline.
- View altitude and atmospheric pressure information.
- Coordinate navigation and location bookmarking.
- Sunrise and sunset related times.
- Solar elevation and azimuth angles.
- Desktop and lock screen widgets.
- Detailed latitude and longitude values.
- Supports dark mode.

## Key features

- Direction identification
- Altitude and barometric pressure
- Coordinate navigation
- Location bookmarking
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Solar elevation and azimuth
- Offline usability

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compass mini · Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 68)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-mini/id6443833141/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 希望软件角度更改成海拔，可以当成打卡软件

*2026-08-07*

开发者，您开发的软件，颜值挺高的，我想当成打卡软件，希望软件可以优化下，软件中间的角度，可以切换成高程，还有软件定位，可以再精确点吗，比如精确到景区之类的，希望可以看到我的留言，还有要是能跟手表联动就更好了，感谢

### 5/5 — 很好的软件

*2026-07-09*

这个软件是我见过所有指南针海拔仪结合体的软件！没有像其他软件不给钱就铺天盖地的广告，只有一片免费用户也可以用到的干净，其实我觉得这种软件干净了我反而想给点赞住下，但是那些一堆广告的我是真的不想开。。总而言之，这是一个很棒的软件！

### 5/5 — 值得推荐的一款实用软件

*2026-04-16*

免费、简单易用、这些都很重要

### 3/5 — Can’t calibrate?

*2026-02-25*

Hey, can you be more specific about how to move the phone in a figure-8? Like held parallel to the ground? Vertically? I can’t get the “calibrate!” Red button to go away
(Also, can you have it calibrate to gps perhaps with a button?)
Otherwise I have to ask for my money back, but I like the app otherwise, it just needs to be able to be calibrated

### 2/5 — Still No Compass Widget?

*2025-11-16*

Got this app to have a compass widget on my car’s screen. But then discovered that none of the included widgets display a compass.

### 5/5 — 漂亮好用的指南针

*2025-11-06*

App界面简洁好用，什么时候搞个会员限免或者优惠活动啊，想小支持一波

### 5/5 — 白天白底更换建议

*2025-09-26*

在白天太阳轨迹小组件基本上都是白色 也不容易看清 颜色有点过于单一 希望能调整一下白天的配色

### 5/5 — 很好

*2025-02-22*

内购贵了点，希望打折优惠能有机会体验隐藏内容

### 5/5 — 很棒的交互界面

*2025-02-08*

如果能显示将来时间段的太阳高度角变化就更好了

**Developer response:** 谢谢，时间轴功能会在后续版本中加入。

### 5/5 — A great compass app

*2025-01-28*

Simple and without annoying ads. It’s just great!

## Frequently asked questions about Compass mini

### What does this compass app do?

This app functions as an elegant and minimalist compass to help you identify direction. It also provides valuable environmental data such as your current location's altitude and barometric pressure. You can also use it for coordinate navigation and bookmarking locations.

### What are the key features of this compass app?

Key features include offline usability, the ability to view altitude and atmospheric pressure, coordinate navigation with location bookmarking, sunrise and sunset times, solar elevation and azimuth angles, and desktop/lock screen widgets. It also supports dark mode.

### Is this compass app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core compass and location functionalities. It also includes in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or customization options may be available for purchase.

### Can I use this compass app offline?

Yes, the app is designed to be clean and lightweight, and it is usable offline. This means you can rely on its compass and location features even when you do not have an internet connection.

### Who would benefit from using this compass app?

This app is ideal for anyone who needs a straightforward and elegant tool for direction finding and location information. This includes hikers, travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates having quick access to altitude, barometric pressure, and coordinate data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.26 — 2026-05-13

· Added support for imperial units

### 2.25 — 2025-11-21

· Minor improvements and bug fixes

### 2.24 — 2025-09-30

· Minor improvements and bug fixes

### 2.23 — 2025-08-28

· Minor improvements and bug fixes

### 2.22 — 2025-08-26

· Minor improvements and bug fixes

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