# Compass Plus vs Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Compass at 4.1 against Compass Plus's 1.0. Compass also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 2). Compass Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Compass Plus's written reviews are positive against 50% of Compass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass Plus | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-plus-utility/id1020572276/reviews) | **[4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-live-direction/id1076854083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 109 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 8 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyungjin Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/572393811) | [Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/892706271) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-plus-utility/id1020572276)

This app functions as a real orientation tool for hiking and outdoor activities, going beyond a simple north indicator. It teaches users how to navigate using a compass and map, featuring an orienting compass, rotating bezel, and adjustable magnetic declination.

**Highlights:** Orienting compass functions, Rotating bezel, Adjustable magnetic declination, Step-by-step use guide, Clinometer, HD graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-live-direction/id1076854083)

A straightforward compass app with a large, easy-to-read display showing your direction and heading. Its minimalist design prioritizes simplicity and usability for quick navigation.

**Highlights:** Large display, Shows direction, Shows heading, Simple design, Easy to read

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass Plus free?

Compass Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Compass free?

Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Compass Plus or Compass?

Compass is rated higher. Compass Plus averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Compass averages 4.1 from 15 ratings.

### Do Compass Plus or Compass have ads?

Compass shows ads; Compass Plus does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*