# Compass vs Arrow

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arrow at 100% against Compass's 0%. Arrow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). Compass's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Arrow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Compass's written reviews are positive against 100% of Arrow's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass | Arrow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-free-universal/id1076809062/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-ultraminimal-compass/id6475329281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aishvarya Sadasivam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062048241) | [Soltan Adel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633144494) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-free-universal/id1076809062)

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

**Highlights:** Large, easy-to-read display, Shows direction and heading, Simple and intuitive design, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Compass free?

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

### Is Arrow free?

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

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

Arrow is rated higher. Compass averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Arrow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Compass or Arrow have ads?

Compass shows ads; Arrow does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*