# WMM PAL vs MagVar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MagVar at 100% against WMM PAL's 50%. MagVar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). WMM PAL's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

WMM PAL costs $2.99 and MagVar $0.99 up front. WMM PAL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MagVar asks for nothing beyond the download.

MagVar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of WMM PAL's written reviews are positive against 100% of MagVar's.

WMM PAL ships an update every 14 months, MagVar every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WMM PAL | MagVar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wmm-pal/id1015072124/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magvar/id1670958717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 14 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digilog Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/888040971) | [Robert Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/299475042) |

## What reviewers say

### WMM PAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wmm-pal/id1015072124)

This app accurately calculates magnetic declination worldwide using the World Magnetic Model from NOAA. It has been updated with modern Swift and SwiftUI tools for improved performance and features.

**Highlights:** Accurate magnetic declination calculation, Global coverage, Uses World Magnetic Model (NOAA), Updated with Swift and SwiftUI, Built-in description

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyLocationToken | $3.99 | one-time |


### MagVar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magvar/id1670958717)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This navigation tool calculates magnetic variation, the difference between true and magnetic north, essential for plotting courses on maps. It's designed for pilots, sailors, cartographers, and anyone using maps and a compass.

**Highlights:** Magnetic variation calculation, True vs. magnetic north difference, Map overlay display, Accurate for 2025-2029, Declination and inclination calculation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WMM PAL free?

WMM PAL costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is MagVar free?

MagVar costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WMM PAL or MagVar?

MagVar is rated higher. WMM PAL averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MagVar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WMM PAL or MagVar have ads?

Neither WMM PAL nor MagVar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WMM PAL or MagVar?

WMM PAL ships an update every 14 months, and MagVar every 23 months. Most recently, WMM PAL was updated on October 7, 2026 and MagVar on October 25, 2026.

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