# Accurate Compass Navigation vs Compass Free

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Accurate Compass Navigation at 64% against Compass Free's 0%. Accurate Compass Navigation also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (193 vs 4). Compass Free's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Accurate Compass Navigation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Compass Free asks for nothing beyond the download.

Accurate Compass Navigation holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Accurate Compass Navigation has 193 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Accurate Compass Navigation's written reviews are positive against 0% of Compass Free's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Accurate Compass Navigation | Compass Free |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accurate-compass-navigation/id1069599397/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-free-simple/id1077632460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **64.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 13 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ngo Na](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061345952) | [Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/892706271) |

## What reviewers say

### Accurate Compass Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accurate-compass-navigation/id1069599397)

Navigate with confidence using a globally accurate compass. Customize its appearance with various designs and colors. Features include true or magnetic north, a bubble level, and location sharing.

**Highlights:** Global accuracy for true and magnetic north, Display location with coordinates and address, Bubble level for tilt measurement, Customizable housing colors, disk, needle, and background, Location sharing via email and SMS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Use compass app without ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate readings (sometimes)
- 👍 Helpful for navigation
- 👍 Useful for specific tasks (telescopes, satellite dishes)
- 👍 Simple and clean design
- 👍 Works on iPad (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate readings
- 🐛 Frozen compass
- 🐛 Backwards readings
- 🐛 Does not work on iPhone
- 🐛 Does not work on iPad (for some users)

**Reported bugs**

- Compass needle is frozen
- Compass is backwards
- Compass does not work on iPad
- Compass does not work on iPhone
- Compass is not accurate

**Requested features**

- Improve graphics
- Allow color customization
- Reduce calibration needs
- Fix altitude display bug
- Fix decimal coordinate bug


### Compass Free

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-free-simple/id1077632460)

A straightforward and easy-to-read digital compass with a large display showing direction and heading. Its minimalist design prioritizes clarity and usability for quick navigation.

**Highlights:** Large, easy-to-read display, Shows direction and heading, Simple and intuitive design, Clear navigation aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Accurate Compass Navigation free?

Accurate Compass Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Compass Free free?

Compass Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Accurate Compass Navigation or Compass Free?

Accurate Compass Navigation is rated higher. Accurate Compass Navigation averages 4.6 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Compass Free averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Accurate Compass Navigation or Compass Free have ads?

Both Accurate Compass Navigation and Compass Free show ads.

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