Compass Point vs Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass Point
This navigation app offers a simple and clear interface with a large, easy-to-read display for instant direction and heading. It provides accurate real-time readings, making it ideal for anyone needing quick orientation.
- Large, clear display
- Instant heading display
- Accurate direction readings
- Simple interface
- Real-time navigation
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Compass Point is designed to be the easiest and clearest compass app you'll ever use. With its huge, easy-to-read display, finding your direction and heading is straightforward and instantaneous. No clutter, just the essential information you need, presented brilliantly. Why You'll Love Compass Point: Super Simple Interface: We believe a compass should be direct. Just open the app, and you'll immediately see your direction and heading. Huge, Clear Display: The primary focus is on readability. Our oversized display ensures you can see your direction at a glance, even from a distance or in challenging conditions. Accurate Direction: Get reliable real-time readings, pointing you precisely towards North, South, East, and West. Instant Heading: Your current heading (in degrees) is prominently displayed, giving you complete navigational awareness. Perfect for Everyone: Whether you're hiking, camping, traveling, or just need to orient yourself quickly, Compass Point is the ideal tool for clarity and ease of use. Compass Point strips away complexity to deliver a highly functional, effortlessly readable compass. It's the perfect companion for anyone who values simplicity and precision. Download Compass Point today and always know your way!
Compass
This app provides a clear and easy-to-read digital compass with a large display showing your direction and heading. Its straightforward design prioritizes simplicity and usability for quick navigation.
- Large display for easy reading
- Shows direction and heading
- Simple and intuitive design
- Free to use
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Compass-Free is a super simple compass that is very easy to read with a huge display showing you the direction and heading. Its simple design makes it awesome!. Please rate us if you like it and share it with your friends!.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass Point at 50% against Compass's 20%. Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 120 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Compass Point ships an update every 120 months, Compass every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Compass Point | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 120 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan | Aishvarya Sadasivam |
Customer experience
Compass Point
Compass
In-app purchases
Compass Point
No in-app purchases
Compass
No in-app purchases
