Comparison

Compass Point vs Northwell Wayfinding

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compass Point

This app provides a clear and simple compass with a large display for easy readability. It offers accurate degree headings for instant orientation, making it ideal for navigation and general use.

Highlights
  • Super simple design
  • Huge, easy-to-read display
  • Accurate degree headings
  • Minimalist interface
  • Instant orientation
Features
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Compass Point-Degree Direction: The essential, straightforward compass app designed for ultimate readability. Get a precise bearing instantly. This app strips away the clutter, giving you a huge, easy-to-read display that shows your current direction and degree heading. It’s the perfect, simple tool for finding your way, whether you're hiking, navigating, or just orienting yourself. Key Features: • Super Simple Design: Focuses only on the essentials for instant orientation. • Huge Display: Read your compass heading clearly, even at a glance. • Accurate Degrees: Provides precise, real-time directional feedback. • Minimalist n Awesome: A clean interface that is both functional and beautifully designed. Download Compass Point-Degree Direction and always know where you stand.

About

Northwell Wayfinding

Features
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Personalized turn-by-turn directions to destinations across Northwell. The Wayfinding app helps you navigate from your home to Northwell locations. Type in your destination and our app will recommend parking and link you to driving directions. Once you arrive at your care location, our app gives you an option to save your parking location. It provides real time turn-by-turn guidance from parking deck to your destination inside and back to your saved location. The app works indoors and allows you to do a virtual walk-thru before arrival.

Screenshots

Compass Point4 screens
Northwell Wayfinding4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Northwell Wayfinding at none against Compass Point's shown. Northwell Wayfinding also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 59 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass Point ships an update every 59 months, Northwell Wayfinding every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Compass Point versus Northwell Wayfinding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass PointNorthwell Wayfinding
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 59 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAishvarya SadasivamPurple WiFi

In-app purchases

None

Compass Point

No in-app purchases

None

Northwell Wayfinding

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass Point free?
Compass Point is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Northwell Wayfinding free?
Northwell Wayfinding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass Point or Northwell Wayfinding have ads?
Compass Point shows ads; Northwell Wayfinding does not.
Which is updated more often, Compass Point or Northwell Wayfinding?
Compass Point ships an update every 59 months, and Northwell Wayfinding every 6 months. Most recently, Compass Point was updated on October 24, 2026 and Northwell Wayfinding on October 25, 2026.

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