Comparison

Compass Plus vs Compass Go

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

Compass Go

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Compass Plus1 screens
Compass Go3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 · 7 level
Compass Plus versus Compass Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass PlusCompass Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKyungjin Lee晓 郭

In-app purchases

None

Compass Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Compass Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass Plus free?
Compass Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass Go free?
Compass Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass Plus or Compass Go have ads?
Neither Compass Plus nor Compass Go shows ads.

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