Compass XXL vs Handy Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass XXL
This navigation app provides precise cardinal directions and location services, functioning as a digital compass. It offers a camera view to point towards objects and works offline, making it ideal for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts.
- Precise cardinal directions
- Offline functionality
- Camera view for object pointing
- Magnetic field readings
- 360-degree rotation
- Orienteering support
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Compass Smart Navigation 360 - a precise, functional and always handy. You are traveler or pirates ? Do you like visit national parks Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone or Adirondack. Instead gps pro you can use this kompas. Rotate 360 degrees and catch orienteering !!! Every place and every time, you can use it and you know all the directions of the world. Turn camera on and you can see in background preview image from the camera. Point the device on direction / object. This way, you get a view of an object (mountain, building, etc) that show the correct direction of the road. Compass app doesn't need access to the internet and works properly offline anywhere in the world. Kompas gives you the values magnetic field (uT) in a given location. Range 42-50 uT is the correct value for the operation of the compass. If you notice a deviation from these values, it may mean that the device is in a strong external magnetic field (equipment, installations, metal objects, etc.), which can interferes the work magnetic sensor of pro compass 360. Have a safe trip and enjoy with Free Compass smart Navigation 360 pro !!
Handy Compass
This navigation tool helps you find directions and locate specific places or items. Easily mark and track locations, such as your parked car, by adding custom symbols to the map.
- Find directions
- Locate items
- Track parked car
- Add custom places
- Move symbols on map
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Handy Compass is a compass app that helps you find directions or locate items whenever needed. You can also use this app to find your car in the parking lot. FEATURES: - Add and track a place or item by clicking "+". - You can move and relocate the symbol wherever you want by dragging the map.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handy Compass at none against Compass XXL's 1. Handy Compass also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 62 months). Compass XXL's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Compass XXL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Handy Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Handy Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass XXL has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Compass XXL ships an update every 62 months, Handy Compass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass XXL | Handy Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 62 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ExaMobile S.A. | APPS BAY LIMITED |
Customer experience
Compass XXL
Handy Compass
In-app purchases
Compass XXL
- Remove Ads$0.99
Handy Compass
No in-app purchases
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