Compass XXL vs Marker 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 !!
Marker Compass
This app displays important directional markers directly on a compass interface, including real-time moon phases and the Qibla. Users can easily add their own custom markers, with a premium option to expand the number of saved locations.
- Display Moon phases and direction
- Show Qibla direction
- Register custom markers
- Intuitive compass interface
- Premium mode for more markers
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Marker Compass is a compass app that lets you quickly check your important markers with its intuitive controls and simple user interface. Easily view your essential markers without relying on a map. The Moon marker displays real-time phases, while you can also register your own custom marker—with Premium mode allowing up to 10 markers! Please note that the compass accuracy may decrease when there are metals or magnets nearby. ■ Key Features • Display markers on the compass such as the Moon’s direction and phases, and Qibla (direction to Mecca) • Simple and easy-to-use UI for effortless directional checking • Register one custom marker in the free version • Premium mode supports up to 10 custom markers ■ Note • Since the app uses the magnetic sensor, strong magnetic fields in the vicinity may cause instability in direction readings • Regular calibration is recommended for more accurate orientation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Compass XXL at none against Marker Compass's shown. Marker Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 62 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 and Marker Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Compass XXL holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Compass XXL ships an update every 62 months, Marker Compass every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass XXL | Marker Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better | 4.4 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 62 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ExaMobile S.A. | arakawa yuichiro |
Customer experience
Compass XXL
Marker Compass
In-app purchases
Compass XXL
- Remove Ads$0.99
Marker Compass
- Preminu Mode$3.99
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