# Compass vs Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Compass at 4.7 against Compass's 4.1. Compass also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 109 months). Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass has 2.3K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Compass's written reviews are positive against 67% of Compass's.

Compass ships an update every 109 months, Compass every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass | Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-live-direction/id1076854083/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 109 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/892706271) | [Peter Bohl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075788156) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-live-direction/id1076854083)

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

**Highlights:** Large display, Shows direction, Shows heading, Simple design, Easy to read

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-professional/id1289069674)

This app helps you navigate by displaying your direction on a compass, overlayed on a satellite or map view. It provides your street address, GPS coordinates, and altitude, along with What3Words coordinates for precise location identification.

**Highlights:** Compass direction display, Satellite and map view overlay, Street address and GPS coordinates, Altitude display, What3Words coordinates, Zoom functionality, Accuracy indicator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdFree and Widgets for 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 months ad-free + Widgets | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year Ad Free + Widgets | $4.99 | per year |
| Ad Free without limits | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate compass
- 👍 Useful features like location and elevation
- 🗺️ Detailed map overlay
- 🔍 Precise direction indication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compass direction inaccurate
- 🌐 Issues with non-English language support
- 💢 Annoying ads
- 🤔 Calibration problems

**Reported bugs**

- Compass direction completely off
- App crashes on launch
- Barometric pressure widget not working
- Location tracking issues

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Customizable compass display
- Improved calibration controls
- Support for imperial units


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass free?

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

### Is Compass free?

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

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

Compass is rated higher. Compass averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Compass averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Compass or Compass have ads?

Compass shows ads; Compass does not.

### Which is updated more often, Compass or Compass?

Compass ships an update every 109 months, and Compass every 7 months. Most recently, Compass was updated on October 13, 2026 and Compass on October 17, 2026.

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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.*