Compass vs Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass
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.
- Large display
- Shows direction
- Shows heading
- Simple design
- Easy to read
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Compass Compass-Free is a super simple compass that is very easy to read with a huge display showing you the direction and heading. Its simple design makes it awesome!. Please rate us if you like it and share it with your friends!.
Compass
Navigate outdoors with this intuitive tool. Get precise location coordinates, plan around sunset/sunrise, and use the built-in flashlight. Features a rotating map view and offline functionality for reliable use anywhere.
- Precise latitude and longitude coordinates
- Real-time sunset and sunrise times
- Integrated flashlight
- Water level tool
- Compass orientation on rotating map
- Offline functionality
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Navigate effortlessly and explore with confidence using Compass Simple – the powerful yet easy-to-use compass application designed for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. Key Features: * Location Information: Get precise latitude and longitude coordinates to accurately pinpoint your location. * Sunset/Sunrise Times: Plan your outdoor activities effectively with real-time sunset and sunrise times. * Flashlight Functionality: Illuminate your path with the integrated flashlight that can be turned on/off directly from the app. * Water Level Tool: Utilize the water level tool for various leveling tasks. * Compass Orientation on Map: View compass orientation on a rotating map, providing seamless navigation as you move. Additional Features: * User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design for easy navigation and simple operation. * Customization Options: Personalize settings such as units of measurement and compass styles. * Accuracy and Reliability: Ensure precise readings and dependable performance for your adventures. * Offline Functionality: Works in areas with limited or no internet connectivity for reliable use in remote locations. * Battery Efficiency: Optimized for minimal battery consumption to prolong device usage during outdoor excursions. * Regular Updates: Receive periodic updates to enhance performance and add new features. Experience the freedom of exploration with Compass Simple – your ultimate navigation companion for all your outdoor adventures!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Compass at 4.7 against Compass's 4.1. Compass also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 109 months). Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 198 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 92% of Compass's.
Compass ships an update every 109 months, Compass every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (15 ratings) | 4.7 (198 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 198 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 109 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan | Tevfik Yucek |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
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No in-app purchases
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