Best Compass alternatives: apps like Compass-

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Updated November 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

3.4(5 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😐(49 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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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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Quick Compass for Directions

This utility app helps you find your direction using the Earth's magnetic field. It displays cardinal directions, GPS altitude, and bearing, and allows location sharing. It also provides sunrise and sunset times for any selected date.

Determines cardinal directionsDisplays GPS altitudeShows bearing (azimuth)

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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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Default Calculator

This utility app offers a clean and intuitive interface for performing calculations. It prioritizes a user-friendly design with large buttons and a clear display for quick and efficient use.

Large buttonsClear displayFast calculations

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Live Transcribe

Live Transcribe

Live Transcribe

Deaf Voice Dictation to Text

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription for d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It supports over 145 languages and offers features like adjustable text size, dark mode, and the ability to save and share transcripts, making conversations more accessible.

Real-time transcription145+ languages supportedAdjustable text size

free with in-app purchases

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