Best Compass alternatives: apps like Compass-

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Updated October 2026

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Compass is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Compass

#1

My Compass XL by Raffaele Amuso

Get your way

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

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#2

Compass X° by Hubert Willy Lehmann

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Navigate with a highly accurate and user-friendly compass tool. This app provides precise direction for hiking, traveling, or exploring with a sleek, easy-to-read interface. It works offline and supports both magnetic and true north.

#3

Compass Free by Masayuki Akamatsu

Find direction under sunlight

Worth Considering

2.1😐(50 ratings)

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This app functions as a sundial to determine cardinal directions using sunlight. Align the shadow of your finger with the app's shading to find north, south, east, and west.

What We Love

👍 Simple to use
🌞 Works with sun position
🆓 Free app
💡 Clever concept
🧭 Useful for basic navigation

Room to Improve

🌤️ Requires sunlight to function
🌍 Not suitable for southern hemisphere
📍 Lacks GPS integration
🕰️ Doesn't adjust for daylight savings
🤷‍♂️ Unclear instructions

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Compass Maps - Digital Compass

Compass Maps - Digital Compass

Compass Maps - Digital Compass

Navigate with Compass & GPS

Navigate with a digital compass that displays direction on a map. Features include real-time traffic, land area measurement, and location sharing. It utilizes GPS for auto-direction and allows map interaction.

Digital compass on mapReal-time traffic mapsLand area measurement

free with in-app purchases

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Speedometer •

Alert Speed Limit, Compass,Map

Track your speed and location with a GPS-powered dashboard. Features include weather updates, a compass, and speed limit alerts based on real-time road data. Customize the display and utilize HUD mode for enhanced visibility.

GPS speed trackingMap location displayCurrent weather and temperature

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CompassPro: Offline GPS & Maps

CompassPro: Offline GPS & Maps

CompassPro: Offline GPS & Maps

3D Routes & Waypoint Planner

This navigation app offers 100% offline reliability with cached maps, advanced route planning, and 3D map visualization. It provides precise real-time heading, coordinates, and altitude data, making it ideal for various outdoor and urban exploration activities.

100% Offline ReliabilityAdvanced Waypoint & Route Planning3D Map Visualization

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Simple Large Display Compass

This application provides a large, easy-to-read compass display to show your direction and heading. It utilizes your device's internal hardware for accurate estimations.

Large displayEasy to readShows direction

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The Best Compass & GPS

The Best Compass & GPS

The Best Compass & GPS

Compass, Weather & Direction!

This app provides precise GPS location, altitude, and direction readings, functioning offline for navigation. It includes weather forecasts, air quality, and moon phases. Features like a flashlight and Qibla finder enhance its utility for outdoor activities and daily use.

Offline GPS and MGRS coordinatesAltitude and direction readingsWeather forecasts and air quality

free with in-app purchases

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HUD, Speed Limit, Odometer

This GPS-based app displays your current speed and provides a HUD mode for safe driving. It also shows road names, weather, speed limits, and tracks trip distance and average speed in various units.

GPS SpeedometerHead-Up Display (HUD) modeSpeed Limit notifications

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Quick Compass for Directions

This utility app provides a digital compass to help you determine cardinal directions. It's useful for outdoor activities, travel, or low-visibility conditions, and also displays GPS altitude and your current location on a map.

Digital compassCardinal direction displayGPS altitude

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