# Accurate Compass Navigation vs Arrow

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arrow at 100% against Accurate Compass Navigation's 64%. Arrow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Accurate Compass Navigation's advantage is ratings volume (204 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

Arrow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Accurate Compass Navigation has 204 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Arrow's.

Accurate Compass Navigation ships an update every 13 months, Arrow every 23 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Accurate Compass Navigation | Arrow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/accurate-compass-navigation/id1069599397/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-ultraminimal-compass/id6475329281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **204** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 13 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ngo Na](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061345952) | [Soltan Adel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633144494) |

## 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


### Arrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-ultraminimal-compass/id6475329281)

This navigation app offers a minimalist and intuitive compass experience. It uses device sensors to display directions with an elegant rotating arrow, providing essential information without clutter. Ideal for hikers, travelers, and design enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Intuitive navigation, Rotating arrow indicator, Uses device sensors, Essential information display

**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 Arrow free?

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

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

Arrow is rated higher. Accurate Compass Navigation averages 4.6 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Arrow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Accurate Compass Navigation shows ads; Arrow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Accurate Compass Navigation or Arrow?

Accurate Compass Navigation ships an update every 13 months, and Arrow every 23 months. Most recently, Accurate Compass Navigation was updated on October 24, 2026 and Arrow on October 24, 2026.

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