Comparison

Compass Plus vs Pretty Compass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compass Plus

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
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Most people know how to use a compass to determine where north is. Few know how to use it as a navigation tool. The ability to navigate with a compass and a map is one of the major skills in hiking. This compass is not just a simple north direction indicator but is intended to be used as a real orientation tool for hiking activities. So learn how to properly use a compass and always have it on you. Prerequisite: Your device must have an integrated compass sensor to function properly. Highlights: + Orienting compass functions + Suitable for camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities + HD graphics + Quick step by step use guide Features: + Rotating bezel + Rotating orienting arrow + Adjustable magnetic declination + Fine tune of the rotating bezel + Fine tune of the orienting arrow + Clinometer

About

Pretty Compass

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Pretty Compass turns an everyday tool into a stunning experience. It is a beautifully designed, precise compass built for people who care about how their apps look and feel. Whether you are hiking a trail, finding your way in a new city, exploring the outdoors, or you simply love a gorgeous compass on your screen, Pretty Compass blends accuracy with elegant, modern design. REAL-TIME COMPASS • A smooth, accurate magnetic compass with a refined needle and subtle haptic feedback as you turn. • Your exact heading in degrees, plus the 8-point cardinal direction (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW). • Live latitude, longitude and altitude, right on the main screen. STUNNING, CUSTOMIZABLE THEMES • 10 gorgeous compass dials — from sleek minimal and frosted glass to glossy metallic and holographic designs. • 10 atmospheric backgrounds — misty mountains, aurora skies, oceans, deserts, starry nights and more. • Mix any dial with any background and make the compass truly yours, with a live preview as you choose. INTERACTIVE MAP • Multiple map styles: Standard, Satellite, Dark and Topographic. • Live location with a heading cone — a precise marker that shows exactly where you are facing. • Save your places — tap the map to drop and name a spot (Home, Work, Camp...) and revisit it anytime from markers or a clean list. • Draggable markers — move a saved place by dragging it; it saves automatically. • Draw and measure areas — outline any region on the map and instantly see its size in square meters. Name your areas and keep them saved. • Smart controls — smooth animated camera, zoom in and out, one-tap reset to north, and instant recenter on your location. DESIGNED TO LOVE • A modern, glassmorphism interface with a clean, premium feel. • Buttery-smooth animations throughout, from the glowing compass ring to the elegant splash screen. • Thoughtful details everywhere, so the app is a pleasure to open every day. PERFECT FOR • Hiking, camping and outdoor adventures. • Travelers and explorers. • Finding directions without clutter or noise. • Anyone who appreciates beautiful, functional design. LANGUAGES • Full English and Turkish support, including localized compass directions. Pretty Compass is free to use. Download it now and never lose your direction — in style.

Screenshots

Compass Plus1 screens
Pretty Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Compass Plus at none against Pretty Compass's shown. Compass Plus also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Compass Plus versus Pretty Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass PlusPretty Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 65 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyungjin LeeAltug Nuri ASLANTAS

In-app purchases

None

Compass Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Pretty Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass Plus free?
Compass Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pretty Compass free?
Pretty Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass Plus or Pretty Compass have ads?
Pretty Compass shows ads; Compass Plus does not.

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