Compass Plus vs Compass Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Orienting compass functions
- Rotating bezel
- Adjustable magnetic declination
- Step-by-step use guide
- Clinometer
- HD graphics
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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
Compass Go
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Compass Go puts essential outdoor navigation tools in your pocket. Whether you are hiking a mountain trail, surveying a campsite, or simply finding your bearings in a new city, Compass Go delivers professional-grade instruments in a beautiful dark interface. PRECISION COMPASS True heading with magnetic declination. Cardinal and intercardinal markers update in real time. Calibration guide ensures accuracy in any environment. BUBBLE LEVEL Dual-axis spirit level with degree readout. Perfect for leveling a tent, checking slopes, or aligning equipment. Haptic feedback at zero. BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER Real-time altitude from the barometric sensor. Track elevation gain and loss over time. View sunrise and sunset times based on your current coordinates. LOCATION BOOKMARKS Save any GPS coordinate with a custom name and icon. See distance and bearing from your current position. Navigate back to saved spots effortlessly. TRIP RECORDER Record hiking routes with detailed statistics — distance, duration, elevation profile, and average speed. Name and review past trips. Live Activity keeps your stats visible on the Lock Screen. DESIGNED FOR THE OUTDOORS - Dark-mode-only interface reduces glare and saves battery - Works without cellular signal once launched - Haptic feedback confirms interactions without looking - Widgets show heading or last trip at a glance - Background location keeps recording when you switch apps Privacy first: no account required, no data leaves your device. All bookmarks and trips are stored locally with SwiftData.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Compass Plus at 3 against Compass Go's 1. Compass Plus also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Compass Plus | Compass Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kyungjin Lee | 晓 郭 |
In-app purchases
Compass Plus
No in-app purchases
Compass Go
No in-app purchases
Questions
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